Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping: Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss, according to the results of a study conducted by UCLA researchers. The research, published online Jan. […]

Three hours of yoga a week for a year improved serum levels of adipokines — proteins secreted by fat cells, which are involved in inflammation — in patients with high-normal blood pressure and metabolic syndrome in a new study. These findings, by Rashmi Supriya, PhD, from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China, and colleagues, were […]

Tennis elbow is an inflammation or degeneration of muscles in the forearm that allow you to bend your wrist back. It causes pain in the outside of the elbow and can radiate down to the wrist, which may worsen with particular wrist movements.  Tennis elbow can come on from a recent change in workload, an overloading of wrist activity or a change in use of racquets, tools or […]

Prepping for Period Leading up to your period, your body undergoes a couple of changes which may results in what’s known as Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) which let’s be honest, no one needs in their life. Here are some explanations as to what is going on and what you can do about it: My Back Hurts! […]

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 […]

What is a detox? Detoxification is the body’s way of eliminating waste and toxins.   Our bodies detox naturally every day and usually do it well, but occasionally our toxic load becomes too great and our body systems need some help to detox efficiently. Why do we need to detox? Everyday we are exposed to toxins, […]

Menstrual cycles are one of those things in life that most women have a bit of love-hate relationship with. From food cravings to low energy to abdominal cramps, sometimes it can feel like your reproductive system is plotting against you, but it really isn’t! By having a good understanding of your cycle and taking control […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Why is the spine so important? Your spine is the central pillar of your body and has two main functions. It keeps you upright and protects the part of the Central nervous system (CNS) called the spinal cord that is essentially the master control system of the body. Not only does the CNS control movement, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]