When we think about nutrients that matter in the postmenopausal years, calcium usually steals the spotlight. But two other nutrients—vitamin D3 and vitamin K2—play a more specific role by helping the body absorb and direct calcium to where it’s actually needed. They don’t just support strong bones—they help ensure calcium ends up where it should be, and [...]
Pregnancy is a time of significant physical and emotional changes, and a specialized massage can be incredibly beneficial during this period. When you choose to have a pregnancy massage with an accredited practitioner, you ensure that both you and your baby are in safe, experienced hands. Here are some key benefits: Pain Relief: Pregnancy can [...]
Life commitments can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, stress is part of everyone`s life, but the good news is that there are plenty of tools to deal with it. Support your gut Gut and brain communicate with each other. Thus, a healthy gut is essential for your mental health. Focus on wholefood, including plenty of veggies and [...]
Remedial massage is important for several reasons: 1. Pain Relief: It can alleviate musculoskeletal pain and discomfort, making it particularly beneficial for individuals with chronic pain conditions or injuries. 2. Improved Circulation: Remedial massage helps enhance blood flow, which can aid in the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to muscles and tissues. 3. Injury Recovery: [...]
Our body’s intricate nervous system plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our overall health and vitality. Not only does it regulate essential functions like our stress response and heart rate, but it also manages many other physiological processes. Stress, when left unmanaged, can trigger detrimental effects, including an underfunctioning thyroid. When this occurs over an [...]
In Australia we live in a society that alcohol is “expected” to be enjoyed at just about every setting, event or even daily consumption. It appears that only if you are pregnant, is that a suitable “reason” as to why you wouldn’t be drinking with your friends/family. As a clinical nutritionist I can tell you [...]
There are different types of fibre that the body needs. All fibre will to some extent help feed the good bacteria in the colon for a diverse and healthy microbiome (gut bacteria). Fibre is not only important for regular bowl movements and digestive comfort, it also helps balance blood sugar levels, keep cholesterol in check, [...]
Every time we eat a bunch of sugar or something that is high in carbohydrates we get a rush of glucose into our bloodstream which signals to our pancreas to release insulin to tell the cells to let the glucose in and signals to the liver to store the sugar and not make any more. [...]
How to prevent and manage oedema before and after surgery by Massage Therapist Renata Monteiro When we have a surgery booked, we usually worry about what comes after the procedure and don’t give much attention on what we could do to prepare ourselves for the surgery. To significantly support recovery and make the swelling easier [...]
Matt Steinacher, Naturopath Since it's earliest days, when it was known as the 'nature cure', Naturopaths have always focused on healing from a purely natural perspective. Today, naturopathy has developed into a highly effective evidence-based form of natural medicine. Hippocrates (460-370BC) known as the father of medicine, first highlighted the value of our environment, diet [...]
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