The research around the harmful impact that prolonged sitting has on health is getting scary, and while sitting can’t be avoided in many cases it can be managed better. One of the ways you can manage sitting better, is where on the seat you are sitting. So… Sitting on the edge of your chair. Is […]

Heard about Energetic Healing before? You might have heard about Energetic Healing, chakras, meditation and their increased popularity in our Western and modern society. Are you curious about it? Would you like to understand more about the world of energy and its benefit in our daily life? Then keep reading… What is Energetic Healing? “Everything […]

With the cooler months here in Sydney, our muscles can feel tight and restricted from being cold and less active. We think it’s a little easier in the wintry season to roll out of bed and slip into a heated yoga studio to stretch out. But did you know there are a number of benefits […]

1. What is your name and what do you do? Deni Curtis, Director of Vision Personal Training Surry Hills and Ponsonby New Zeland. 2. When did you open Vision Personal Training in Surry Hills? We opened the doors in 2008. 3. How did you get started in the health industry?  I was always very interested […]

Here is a Nutritious Recipe for you to make and spoil your Mum on Mother's Day Silver beet is a good source of Vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, C, E, Folate, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Copper, Calcium and Iron. Silver beet is a great source of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory benefits. It’s also […]

Afternoon energy slump describes the sleepy, tired and/or sluggish feeling that comes on in the afternoon, often between of 1pm and 3pm. Symptoms can include any or all of the below: Frequent yawning and/or feeling sleepy Extreme fatigue or lethargy and often difficulty in retaining focus mentally Slight changes in vision Tingling or feeling of […]

Turmeric is the one of the latest things you will see mentioned a number of times on social media, you  may even have seen ‘Turmeric Latte’, also known as ‘Golden Milk’ at your local cafe.  Want to know how to make it ?  Whisk  1 cup of milk of choice (eg coconut, almond or rice […]

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) has been found to be one of the most common and crucial clinical, economic, and public health problems when looking at chronic pain disorders worldwide (1). It is widely regarded as a multifactorial disorder which can be complicated to treat.  Current treatment strategies for people with CLBP are often based […]

So you’ve hurt your lower back and the doctor advised to get an MRI or CT scan which has shown a disc bulge or herniation. These words induce fear and pain in every person that suffers from back pain as it was once thought that a bulging or herniated disc was the primary cause of […]

As we head into the month of May, this month's focus from the Chiropractic Association of Australia is that Chiropractic Can Help. Indeed, chiropractic can help, although it is best used in conjunction with other healing therapies. For example, the latest research undeniably shows that there is no one solution for the treatment for lower back […]

Last post, we discovered that acupuncture has the potential to increase blood circulation. In this post, we can examine its fast and immediate effects at reducing inflammation. Take the case of a gentleman who came to the clinic suffering from residual pain having dislocated his shoulder less than a week ago. In the top two […]

Recurrent ankle sprains should not be seen as normal!  Are you someone that  has suffered an ankle sprain repeatedly or experience a feeling of "instability" regularly?  Don't put up with it any longer, this is not a "normal" experience for anyone! Especially if you play sports or run!  Studies have found that 20% of all […]

Whether you have religious beliefs or not, there is a common theme of 'new beginnings' signified by Easter. April is often the time where new goals are made, new job roles are taken, new babies are conceived or birthed, and change is in the air. This can be exciting or exhausting, depending on what is […]

You’re mid-way through a training session when you feel the onset of a small amount of pain. The decision whether to keep on pushing or to call it quits is a difficult one to make. The phrase "no pain no gain" – although motivating – is not one to live by as training through an […]

As a nutritionist working in Kingsford, I  often get asked,  How to choose a good quality yogurt ? I find some yogurts are more like dairy based deserts  than yogurt due to all the extra ingredients such as sugar, cream, thickeners, gums, starches and flavours. So my advice is to always read the ingredients which […]

  For runners, chiropractic care can be used for injury prevention because it emphasises proper alignment of the spine and pelvis as well as the correct activation and use of your muscles to ensure optimal performance.    Whether you’re a beginner or a professional athlete when it comes to preparing for long distance running there […]

Eat a whole food diet.  Eating an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables and raw nuts and seeds is important for our general health and for immune health.  In particular vitamin C and zinc are immune enhancing. Pumpkin seeds, oysters and grass feed beef are excellent sources zinc.  Citrus fruit and green leafy vegetables such […]

Fig and Goats Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts Ingredients   2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil 3 small shallots, finely chopped 5 to 6 large dried Turkish figs, finely diced 2 ounces roasted, salted pistachios, shelled and chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt few grinds black pepper 1 ounce prosciutto, very thinly sliced 4 […]

  Sitting all day? This will help!   It’s been labeled as the new smoking and the research has revealed an expansive list of associated health implications; sitting is not doing our health any favours.     Through a range of biomechanical and physiological processes, sitting changes your biochemistry – causing a cascade of implications […]