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 that over one-third of us suffer from sleeping problems? Research shows stress, going to bed late, or having to get up too early are the most common reasons we aren’t soaking up enough sleep. Read more
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 gastrointestinal disorder characterised by symptoms such as abdominal pain, altered bowel function, flatulence, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea. Read more
In the West, detoxing has gained a huge amount of attention over recent years and hasn’t really declined in its popularity. Most people have come across the idea at some stage as it is advertised in chemists and health food shops all the time. Sandra Cabot’s liver cleansing diet springs to mind as an example. Read more
Some people say the meaning of life is to seek happiness. Others think it is a fleeting and self-indulgent feeling and other human traits such as usefulness, compassion and responsibility should be the basis of creating meaning and purpose in our lives.
Is happiness the purpose of life, or is happiness the result of another purpose? Read more
Written by Mary Melling
One of the most common reasons people come to consult with us at Paddington Clinic is because they feel tired……”EXHAUSTED” is a phrase used by many. Some of these clients say they have seen their own GP and all blood tests have come back saying all is normal but they know they just don’t feel right and could feel so much better in themselves. Read more
It’s official. Non-communicable diseases (“lifestyle” diseases) are now the leading cause of death around the world, with developing countries hit hardest, according to a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
“What is of concern is the fact that 9 million of the 36 million people who die every year because of non-communicable diseases die before the age of 60 years,” authors say. Read more
Motherhood often means a life of chaos. At home, mums are craft experts, dietitians, psychologists, event managers, doctors, tutors, mind-readers, cleaners and fundraisers. As they make breakfast, gather homework, retrieve missing socks, apply make-up, hang the washing out, usher the kids in the car and kiss their husbands goodbye, the frantic pace of their day continues just as it began. Read more
Ageing healthily and with vitality is a goal most of us would like to achieve. However, we often don’t take care of ourselves enough to reach this goal. Let’s be honest, none of us want to face a horrible and painful end to our lives, and yet we continue to adopt living practices which speed up the process of body decay. Read more
We all know the signs: stressed, tired, time-poor, irritable, low motivation, loss of concentration, and generally feeling off. Suffering “21st century syndrome” is certainly not uncommon, but it doesn’t mean it has to be put up with. Here’s to understanding our modern day lifestyle and what to do about it threatening our happiness and our health. Read more
Falling Pregnant Is Not Always Easy…
Having a baby is a precious gift. Sadly, for many couples it is an extremely distressing experience as they struggle to conceive amd/or maintain a pregnancy. The causes of infertility and many and varied, and affect both men and women. Sometimes the man’s sperm count is too low; sometimes there is a hormonal imbalance in one or both partners; sometimes lifestyle factors such as nutritonal deficiencies, stress, obesity or toxicity are at fault; and sometimes there may be no obvious reason at all. Read more
