Covid-19 Infection Control Training
Allied Health Professionals are doing all that we can in Australia to stay up to date with the latest information and keep our patients safe.
Read MoreAutumn—shedding
In autumn the trees shed their leaves. When I picture this act of shedding, the trees must let go to allow space for the new growth that arrives in spring. We can use this analogy in our own lives. What are you holding onto that no longer serves you? If…
Read MoreNutritional Supplements for Mental Health
The worlds largest review of top-tier evidence, published in World Psychiatry, examined 33 meta-analyses of randomised control trials and gathered data from 10,951 people with mental health disorders including depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and ADHD. The review found strong evidence for omega-3 supplements as an add on…
Read MoreThe gift of being grateful
As some of you are aware, some big things have been happening to people around me. Sometimes when life becomes a bit overwhelming, it can be difficult to see past the negative and look at what you are grateful for. Being a ‘glass half full’ kind of gal, this got…
Read MoreMinerals and exercise increase bone mass and strength
Weight-bearing exercise is well-known for its benefits to bone health, including improving increases in bone mass, whole-bone strength, tissue quality and fracture resistance. As bone mass becomes less responsive to exercise as we age, it may be beneficial to maximise bone mass earlier in life. One strategy is to increase…
Read MoreWays to reverse the damage caused by excessive sitting
Our bodies are made to move. In our modern sedentary lifestyle, many people are encouraged to sit for prolonged periods. Excessive sitting causes your legs and hips to become tight and leaves your glutes completely inactive. Have you ever experienced that moment when you stand after prolonged sitting and your…
Read MoreWhat is Kinesiology tape or Rock tape?
Recently Dr Paije went to a seminar on Rock tape. Rock tape is a type of kinesiology tape. It is the colourful tape you see on many athletes at the Olympics and is very different to the regular athletic strapping tape. It is a rehabilitation tape that is designed to…
Read MoreLemon Bliss Balls
I love a good bliss ball. They are a good snack, an easy breakfast, an after dinner treat… the possibilities are endless. I made these lemon bliss balls last week and they are delicious! 1/2 cup cashews 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 cup dates juice and zest…
Read MoreBalance in Life
Many of you would recall during your initial consult, one of the questions I ask is, “What do you do for fun?” I am often given one of 2 responses. 1. Laughter 2. ‘Fun, I don’t have fun’ If I were asked that same question, I wouldn’t know where to…
Read MoreJamie Oliver’s Chicken Laksa
CHICKEN 4 Chicken thighs 1 Heaped tsp Chinese five spice 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 1 Fresh red chilli LAKSA 1 Chicken stock cube Neck end of 1 butternut pumpkin grated 2 Garlic cloves 5cm piece of ginger 1 Fresh red chilli 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 Bunch…
Read More