Smoking, drinking too much, lack of exercise and poor diet can age you by 12 years, according to new research. The findings come from a study that tracked close to 5,000 British adults for 20 years.
The fact that an unhealthy lifestyle can age you prematurely is not exactly earth-shattering news … but there are two pieces of information in this study that just might make your jaw drop to the floor. Read more
by Joel Delaney.
We all know we are living in changing and unknown times. I wanted to write this article to
hopefully help you frame change in a way that serves you. I’ve been supporting people for
over 10 years with chronic, complex and persistent condition. I write this article not as an
expert in change theory but as someone who has observed, listened to and supported
hundreds of people through a process of change. Read more
Each January, roughly one in three Australians resolve to better themselves in some way. While about 75% of people stick to their goals for at least a week, less than half (46%) are still on target six months later, research suggests. New Year’s resolutions are very black and white: I’ve either kept them or I haven’t. Read more
Today we are sharing the ancient rules of “sitting the month” with the Chinese medicine explanation, and ideas for incorporating a more modern approach to mothers of today, a much needed postpartum approach to rest, recovery and maternal care.
Imagine giving birth to your baby and immediately becoming the center of pampered attention for a full month. Read more
by Rachel Steward, Acupuncturist
Are you undergoing fertility treatment and feeling the stress? You are not alone!After working with women undergoing fertility treatment for over seventeen years I thought I was well aware of how stressful it can be. Every day I talk about, and treat, stress with my patients. Read more
by Peter Delaney, Acupuncturist and Naturopath
Most of us know someone who has been confronted with cancer; it is becoming a more and more common diagnosis. It is estimated that in Australia in 2018 there will be 138,321 new cases of cancer diagnosed, roughly divided equally between men and women with men being more likely. Read moreby Rachel Steward, Acupuncturist.
Grief can arise from a variety of situations – but one aspect of it never seems to change. It is uncompromising. We are the ones who must bend to the experience.Given that difficult reality I think it is really important to try and support ourselves as much as possible as we move through the grieving process. Read more
There are many different scales and degrees of anxiety and many different approaches to treatment. In terms of natural approaches, a treatment schedule of acupuncture, herbs, massage and lifestyle changes can be hugely beneficial in reducing the severity of anxiety symptoms, allowing anxiety to be managed in an effective way without the side effects of chemical and drug-related treatment. Read more
