In many cases inflammation is a good thing—a lifesaving mechanism to defend against real dangers and restore health—but when it goes from being short-lived and localised to being long-term (chronic) it can lead to many serious diseases. Inflammation is often intricately intertwined with our own lifestyle choices and habits. So here’s the scoop on inflammation and what you can do to moderate it.
Read MoreSometimes a little bit of sunshine is the best medicine. A walk in the park or a bike ride probably puts you in a good mood, and a moderate amount of sun is also good for your physical health. While you’re outside soaking up rays, your body is busy making Vitamin D. That’s good news, because this hormone that’s boosted by exposure to sunlight plays an important role in women’s health.
Read MoreAre you confused about all the different terms being bandied about in the health and wellness industry. In the past decade, dry needling has gained popularity. What is it exactly and is it the same as acupuncture?
Well, in a nutshell, NO. Dry needling is a basic Western practice compared to a deep Eastern philosophy. On top of that, dry needling only targets pain, whereas acupuncture treats a wide range of ailments including pain.
Though these practices are similar in some respects, the philosophy that they're based on is very different. The training for acupuncture is a 4 year degree as opposed to a 30 hour course for dry needling. Please be aware who is sticking needles into you and what is their training exactly?
Read MoreA post-viral cough can be so incredibly frustrating – for you, if you’ve got one – for your child, if they’ve got one – and the rest of the household who are being woken up by it in the night. No one is getting adequate sleep when that post-viral cough just goes on and on and on… I’m tired just thinking about it.
Read MoreIf you were considering starting a family soon, Spring is an excellent time according to Chinese medicine. According to Chinese medicine, seasons really do affect fertility. Chinese medicine looks to the energetic cycles of the universe for health answers; the female and male energies - also known as yin and yang - rise and fall throughout the year.
Read MoreIn Australia, it is estimated that 20% of couples are suffering from infertility at any given time. This number has increased steadily over the last 50 years, which has lead researchers to blame everything from increased maternal age to toxic overload. However 10% of all infertile couples will not be able to find out why they cannot conceive. The medical profession is left to shrug its collective shoulders and explain to these people that they are something of a mystery. They are offered assisted reproductive techniques but without a clear idea of what is being fixed, the outcome remains uncertain.
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