A common question we get asked in clinic is “what pillow is right for me”. Great question because if your pillow is too high, and you sleep on your side,…
I hope you’ve been keeping warm in this chilly weather, finally are coming into the last month of winter! Won’t be long now and the sun will be out more.…
Shift work means working outside of the usual 7am – 6pm time period. Shift work can upset your body’s “internal clock”. Your internal clock is what tells your body to…
It is important that we are providing our children with a healthy lunchbox to support their growing bodies and brains. Research has shown that good nutrition during childhood is linked…
For many of us, snacking is a normal part of our dietary intake, however it is important to think about the snacks that we are opting for. Opting for healthy…
The festive season is always a busy time filled with Christmas catch-ups, works parties, barbeques, dinners out, and many other events where it is easy to overindulge and feel a…
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, is a common gastrointestinal disorder that is expected to affect around 1 in 5 Australians. IBS is characterised…
Healthy eating on a budget is achievable by eating food from the five food groups, following dietary guidelines, and probably most importantly, writing a shopping list and following it!! Many…
Organic and conventional food. What is the difference? What about the difference between fresh and frozen food? These days there is so much information surrounding what we should be eating…
What is a healthy diet and what is a balanced diet? Nutrition and what to eat can be a very confusing topic for many people. There are so many conflicting…
One system in your body you may not have heard of is the lymphatic system! So what is it!? Our lymphatic system filters our blood while it circulates around our…
Everyone knows someone who suffers from asthma. Unfortunately Australia has rates which some have speculated to be as high as 1 in 10. Though we don’t often think about the…
It is estimated that around 2.7 million Australians had Asthma in 2018. With so many individuals suffering from asthma, there is so much information out there, particularly around what to…
Have you ever heard of the phrase “eat seasonally” and wondered what this meant and why it is important? Eating seasonally refers to purchasing fruit and vegetables when they have…
We have found ourselves in a time where wearing a mask when we leave our home is now compulsory here in Melbourne, Australia. With this, we are seeing and hearing…
Did you know that magnesium is responsible for the regulation and execution of over 300 enzyme processes in the body…..yes 300!! It is one of the most abundant minerals in…