Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral!

2017-07-31T22:45:51+00:00

by Leia Mulroy | Clinical Nutritionist Have you ever wondered why so many practitioners recommend Magnesium? Magnesium is involved in 354 enzyme and chemical reactions in the human body. With 35% of the body’s total Magnesium stores are found in the muscle and 50% in the bone. No wonder its called the miracle mineral! Where [...]

Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral!2017-07-31T22:45:51+00:00

The Many Health Benefits of Hemp!

2017-06-30T23:56:29+00:00

by Mindy Duncan | Naturopath Now that we will no longer have to make 'body creams' with our beloved hemp seeds and can finally talk freely about the benefits of consuming this delicious seed it’s important we discuss the many, and there are many, benefits of this whole-food nutrient rich food source.   Just to [...]

The Many Health Benefits of Hemp!2017-06-30T23:56:29+00:00

Pregnancy Pelvic Pain

2017-06-25T04:39:11+00:00

by Jodie Isles | Remedial Massage Therapist ....I’m going to call it pregnancy triple P   So many women say: "My hips and pelvis feel like they are “falling apart”, my hips just ache all the time or at night, when I walk my pelvis feels unstable and sore, and/or I have pain in the [...]

Pregnancy Pelvic Pain2017-06-25T04:39:11+00:00

Do You Invest in Yourself?

2017-06-16T01:23:00+00:00

  By Nicki McCosker-Dell | Counsellor Life sure can feel overwhelming and unpredictable sometimes, which is of course part of the human experience, but nonetheless this can be quite destabilising. We naturally crave security and a sense of equilibrium, and even more so if we are regularly exposed to the world through the lens of [...]

Do You Invest in Yourself?2017-06-16T01:23:00+00:00

Vive Health – Nutritionist – Leia Mulroy

2017-06-02T03:43:36+00:00

Leia Mulroy | www.poppyandpistachios.com   Qualification: BHSc Health Science (Nutritional Medicine)   Professional Interests: Food and Environmental Intolerances and Allergies Digestive and Gastro-Intestinal Health SIBO & FODMAP Treatment Plans Children's Nutrition Immune Disorders Skin Conditions Detox & Weight Loss Plans   Leia is a practicing Clinical Nutritionist who has a strong passion for Digestive and [...]

Vive Health – Nutritionist – Leia Mulroy2017-06-02T03:43:36+00:00

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

2017-05-30T23:35:41+00:00

by Jodie Isles | Merakai Massage What is MLD?   MLD is a form of manual therapy very different to other massage styles and is designed to activate and encourage the flow of lymph throughout the body. MLD focuses solely on the lymphatic system and connective tissue immediately below the skin and does not penetrate [...]

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)2017-05-30T23:35:41+00:00

Let's Talk About Flax

2017-05-29T01:20:44+00:00

                                                       by Therese Hodgkinson (Naturopath) Flax Meal, Golden Flax, Brown Flax   Did you know that Flaxseed (aka linseed) is not only a great source of omega 3 fatty acid but also: fibre, protein, minerals, isoflavones & lignans? No wonder this nutritious little seed has been consumed since 3000BC!! The phytonutrients in [...]

Let's Talk About Flax2017-05-29T01:20:44+00:00

What’s the deal with Prebiotics?

2022-06-04T04:00:54+00:00

Probiotics have long been a topic of discussion for numerous reasons, namely the well-researched positive impacts they have on many aspects of human health. However their equally, if not more beneficial counterparts prebiotics, are rarely mentioned. So what exactly are they and why are they so important? Firstly....What exactly is a prebiotic? A prebiotic is [...]

What’s the deal with Prebiotics?2022-06-04T04:00:54+00:00

Healthy Dessert & Sweet Treat Favourites from the VIVE team

2017-04-30T04:19:43+00:00

Peter Christinson (Student Naturopath) Whether it's been a long day at work and you're still a bit peckish after dinner, or you're just a little brain-dead and looking for some serious nourishment after a study session, this is a quick, easy and nutritious treat, which satisfies every time. With a base of yoghurt this treat [...]

Healthy Dessert & Sweet Treat Favourites from the VIVE team2017-04-30T04:19:43+00:00

Western Herbal Medicine for Public Health

2017-03-31T07:47:30+00:00

Written by Marilyn Lemaire | Master Herbalist   Western Herbal Medicine for Public Healthcare As many of you are aware, VIVE is rich with Herbalists.  We are 7 herbalists working in the store and the VIVE clinic.  We love going to the dispensary and drawing on our years of training to make herbal formulations that [...]

Western Herbal Medicine for Public Health2017-03-31T07:47:30+00:00
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