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Parents’ Health: How to stay on track

The New Mother: Taking Care of Yourself After Birth

Herbal Medicine, Massage, Naturopathy / / 4 minutes of reading

by Mary Melling. Senior Acupuncturist, Senior Naturopath, Founder of Paddington Clinic

There is much written about the importance of mother’s health before and during pregnancy but not so much focus about the mother’s health after the baby is born. Once the joy of the new baby is experienced often the mother’s health is forgotten and as long as there is enough milk for the baby and the baby seems content then it may be presumed that Mum is okay too. Read more

A Man's Guide To Essential Vitamins & Minerals

What About Me? The Hidden Cost of Compromise

Acupuncture, Massage / / 2 minutes of reading

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, their child’s moods, the routine of the household and the pressures of the workforce. Read more

Good Sleep = Good Heart? How sleep can save your life

Good Sleep = Good Heart? How sleep can save your life

Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Massage, Naturopathy / / 6 minutes of reading

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

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Will you be one of the 9 million people who die before the age of 60 from a “lifestyle disease”

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Will you be one of the 9 million people who die before the age of 60 from a “lifestyle disease”?

Acupuncture, Massage, Naturopathy / / 4 minutes of reading

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

HEALTHY MUM, HEALTHY CHILD. Parents’ Stress Leaves Lasting Marks On Children’s Genes, Researchers Find

HEALTHY MUM, HEALTHY CHILD. Parents’ Stress Leaves Lasting Marks On Children’s Genes, Researchers Find

Acupuncture, Massage, Naturopathy / / 5 minutes of reading

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

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: OUR MODERN LIFESTYLE DILEMNA and how to stop it threatening our health.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: OUR MODERN LIFESTYLE DILEMNA and how to stop it threatening our health

Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Massage, Naturopathy / / 6 minutes of reading

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

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