How can you deal with Incontinence?
Dribbling your way through life may sound amusing, but having an incontinence problem is generally considered to be a very embarrassing situation. It can be difficult to manage, depending on the severity, and the urine residue can smell unpleasant, which limits the social life of many sufferers. Suffering incontinence can cause a person to restrict their activities, as always needing a toilet nearby can be daunting, particularly when travelling.
Although incontinence is rarely talked about, you are not alone with this condition. Incontinence is such a common health problem that it affects about 3.8 million Australians from all walks of life. As these figures are generated only from the people who have been diagnosed medically, and as many sufferers of incontinence do not seek help, the figures are undoubtedly much higher.
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What is IUI? How Can Acupuncture Help
Intrauterine insemination, or IUI, has become increasingly common and is often one of the first interventions offered to those struggling to conceive. Let’s break down what it is, when it’s a good choice to try, tips for having optimal outcomes, and how acupuncture can support the whole process.
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Foods That Reduce Inflammation
What is inflammation? Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognises anything that is foreign—such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical. This often triggers a process called inflammation that, in this situation, protect your health.
However, sometimes inflammation persists, day in and day out, even when you are not threatened by a foreign invader. That's when inflammation becomes a chronic problem. Many major diseases that plague us—including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer's—have been linked to chronic inflammation.
One of the most powerful tools to combat inflammation comes not from the pharmacy, but from the grocery store. Many studies, including one recent one by Harvard University, have shown that components of foods or beverages have anti-inflammatory effects. But what are these foods?
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Feng Shui for Good Energy
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice of trying to create balance with the natural world in our interior spaces. It uses energy forces to create harmony between an individual and their environment. Lately it has gone very mainstream with Gwyneth Paltrow and Marie Kondo among its enthusiasts. To the uninitiated, Feng Shui can feel a little esoteric, but if you take the time to dig into the philosophy behind it, you'll find that it's not only based on simple common-sense practices that make our homes healthier and more organised, but it also reveals how connected we are to our homes—and in turn, how they can affect our mood and well-being.
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How Exactly Does Acupuncture Help Fertility?
For thousands of years Chinese Medicine has been used to enhance fertility, improve sexual health, balance hormones, and regulate the menstrual cycle. But exactly does it work?
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What Are The Three Basic Core Principles for Good Health?
Follow these three steps, and you’ll find an ever-increasing sense of vitality, inspiration, and creativity. These are the keys to living a full, healthy, vibrant life and overcoming any situation of dis-ease
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