The lives that high-achieving men and women lead are ripe for burn-out. Their work hours are exceptionally long, their work loads exceedingly heavy and the pressure to excel enormously high. The technology they use makes their work day practically endless, … Continue reading
Running On Empty – The Dangers of High-octane Living
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Needles & Children? Why Acupuncture is becoming the therapy of choice…
Needles and children are not things you commonly think of co-existing harmoniously. In fact, needles and children conjure up horrific thoughts of tears, tantrums and heartache. So, why do we insist on introducing the two? And how, exactly, do we … Continue reading
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What About Me? The Hidden Cost of Compromise.
We all sacrifice parts of ourselves and our lives for the greater good of our value systems. Some women place great value on their home lives and sacrifice huge amounts of themselves in order to adapt to their husband’s agenda, … Continue reading
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5 Ways to Gain Health & Vitality for Free (or nearly free)
They say the best things in life are free, and fortunately, good health doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are five ways anyone can boost their health and vitality without spending a dime (or maybe just … Continue reading
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Can We Find Our Mind In Our Heart?
Have you ever noticed that when you feel tired or weak you are more anxious, restless or aloof? You get palpitations or sweat, you can’t sleep and you look pale. Thousands of years before the understanding of Western physiology, this … Continue reading
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The Facts & Figures of Obesity
The world is becoming a heavier place and gone are the days where the need for a smaller waistline is purely cosmetic. Obesity rates worldwide have doubled in the last three decades, according to three new studies. It seems that … Continue reading
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Good Sleep = Good Heart? How sleep can save your life.
There’s no ignoring it: Research shows that longer, restful nights mean a leaner body, a fitter heart and a healthier mind. A good night’s sleep is as important for your health as exercise and nutritional food, so why is it … Continue reading
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Diabetes – Too Much of a Good Thing?
Let’s be honest. Sometimes eating a piece of chocolate is the greatest of medicine. We are no angels, and to indulge every now and again, we believe, is good for the soul. However, let’s face the facts. There are approximately … Continue reading
Healthy Kids Are Happy Kids
Breathing a sigh of relief now that school holidays are over and kids are back at school again? Well, think again. I’m sure many of you know how schools and child cares play a huge host to bacteria and viruses, … Continue reading
Is IBS Ruling Your Life?
by Mary Melling, Naturopath and Acupuncturist. If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms, you may be one of the four million Australians who feel trapped by medically diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is described as a … Continue reading
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