The Luteal phase is the second half of your cycle starting with ovulation (Day 13-14*) and ending either with pregnancy or just before your period starts (Day 28*). During this phase, the follicle becomes the copurs luteum and secretes high amounts of progesterone.  Progesterone is a key hormone for prepping the uterus for pregnancy, making […]

That time of year has come again, with a lot of people now trying to recover from over eating and over drinking during the Christmas period; stomachs are bloated, livers are tired and skin looks anything but fresh and dewy. So what can you do to recalibrate? You may have heard that detoxing isn’t a […]

Poor posture and abnormal movement patterns are associated with lower back pain. Poor function of the lumbar spine at a segmental level is split into two categories, spasticity and instability, ie tight or unstable. Instability is defined as “ abnormal response to applied loads and is characterized by movement of spinal segments beyond their normal […]

Everyone knows sleep is important and that you need roughly 7-8hours for a good night sleep. It is gateway for recovery and resetting your body to function properly for the next day. Not enough sleep you feel tired and groggy, but why? A recent study published in October 2013 found out that on a molecular […]

1. Organize & stabilize spine: keep spine in a neutral position, no local flexion or extension faults, whilst keeping the core switched on 2. Create torque in your primary engines: The primary engines being your shoulders and hips. When adding torque you want to have external rotation within the socket to "tighten" the joint and […]

Hurt your lower back? This is a common condition we see at Health Space clinics. Although this is a common condition, the diagnosis of what contributed to developing your lower back pain is unique and therefore the assessments and treatment methods will differ for everyone. We know that most episodes of lower back pain will […]

By Berleena Eberle, Intuitive Eating Coach at Healthspace Kings Cross and berleena.com Setting goals and intentions for the year ahead is not only a fun annual tradition but a great activity for some mental (and often physical) white space clearing. A view of our future revitalizes our perspectives, refreshes our enthusiasm, provides a platform for […]

If you haven’t heard of Intermittent Fasting before, no doubt it won’t be long before you see it more often; this dieting pattern is making waves in the wellness world as more people strive to feel better. I’ve been practicing this health strategy for almost 4 years now and over that time have done a […]

I love this recipe! The original recipe is from Emma Sutherland (find it here) and I have been making this for quite some time now and each time, I change the recipe just a little bit. This recipe is great for liver support (just what we need after the holiday season, isn’t it?). Coriander is […]

The festive season can become a stressful time of the year and one during which we often eat more, exercise less, gain weight and feel overwhelmed. Trying to resume healthy eating habits can be a challenge but a few simple pointers can help. Healthy eating is about ensuring that the food you eat helps you […]

Do you have pain at the back of the heel, associated with physical activity such as running and jumping? Then you could be suffering from Achilles tendinopathy. It’s an inflammatory condition relating to overuse of the Achilles tendon and the calf muscle. Repetitive motion such as running and jumping causes wear and tear of the […]

What do you know about workplace wellbeing? Does it sound like annual flu vaccinations, discounted gym memberships and free entry into fun runs? Whilst all of these things are GREAT perks what about some ongoing behaviour change? What about education and knowledge that can improve your life day to day? We have your answer…Health Space […]

We don't always know what boundaries we have until they're been pushed. Sometimes we're oblivious that lifestyles are affecting us negatively, so how do you tell what helps vs. hinders? If you end your days in a stupor of emotional exhaustion; find yourself agitated at those around you, or have to really psych yourself up […]

Have you tried Energetic healing? Energetic healing I hear you say. What on earth is that? Energetic Healing is in fact a modality, which encompasses a variety of techniques that help to heal and balance the body, mind and soul.  To understand energetic healing you need to understand what energy is. Believe it or not, […]

Tingling, numbness or pains down the arm? A space-occupying lesion in the form of a disc bulge, spondylosis or degeneration commonly causes cervical radiculopathy.  Irritation to the nerve root often results in radicular symptoms ie pain, numbness, weakness, tingling feelings down the shoulder and arm. Although degenerative changes are unfixable, the process can be slowed […]

Every year, Health Space runs a New Year, New You promotion to help educate the community about their health, and help them achieve their health goals. This year, we are tying in New Year, New You with Biohacking! We have 5 pillars of health to help you take your health to the next level. From […]

According to Chinese Medicine, the Liver is not just an organ but an "organ system" with many functions and areas of the body it controls and is related to. The main function of the Liver system is to ensure the free flow of blood and energy (qi) throughout the body, it also regulates hormones, aids […]

Frozen Shoulder Having unexplained shoulder pain and stiffness? Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a common condition of the shoulder categorized by spontaneous gradual shoulder pain that leads to increased stiffness and loss of motion.  The whole condition usually takes up to 18-24 months, whereby there are 3 stages: Acute freezing stage: High levels of […]

Disc Degeneration/ Spondylosis Degeneration, osteoarthritis, spondylosis, whatever you want to call it is an inevitable condition that is wear and tear of the spine and its discs. It typically occurs in the later stages of life as we have put ourselves through tremendous amounts of forces and stresses over the many years. However in this […]

Runners knee is a common knee condition and generally occurs progressively as pain around the front of the knee, usually not relating to trauma and can be exacerbated by physical activity such as running, squatting, going up/down stairs. Several causes of Runners knee can include changes in patella-femoral morphology, incorrect lower limb movement patterns in […]