What is recti diastasis? Recti diastasis happens when the two long abdominal muscles called rectus abdominis separates during pregnancy or with weight gain. The fascial layers between these muscles widen. 27% of women have a abdominal muscle separation in the second trimester and 66% in the third trimester of pregnancy, Boissonnault & Blaschak (1988). In […]

This recipe is great for summer heat and those with menopausal signs and symptoms. Enjoy this delish recipe! If you’re using uncooked adzuki beans, soak them for between one and four hours, rinse them thoroughly and cook for 45 minutes before adding to the curry (uncooked chickpeas will need an overnight soak and the same […]

Often my clients tell me when they have their eyes closed and I am holding acupressure points that they see colours. I LOVE hearing this. To me it means they are healing themselves. Colours have an amazing ability to show how we are feeling, that is if you are sad you will generally wear darker […]

Spring is the time for change and refreshing ourselves is one of those changes. I have recently helped a number of clients who were experiencing difficulties in self worth. Sometimes it can be an issue with understanding where they are heading in life or they don’t feel appreciated at work. Others have felt they have […]

Below is an interview article with Health Space naturopath & nutritionist Bonnie Stedman and the North Journal Spring addition on all things food. Enjoy! What is on this spring time menu? I love sharing food, so lots of dishes on the table that everyone can help themselves from is my ideal way of eating.  Today I […]

Just as we like to do a spring clean of our living areas at this time of year it is also a great time to spring clean this major organ of detoxification and elimination in our body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the Liver organ is associated with the spring season.  It is well known […]

The gut is the gateway to health. If your gut is healthy, chances are that you're in good health. However, there's a condition called leaky gut that can lead to a host of health problems. What is a leaky gut? The gut is naturally permeable to very small molecules in order to absorb these vital […]

Now that Spring is here, it's time for a spring clean for the body. A dietary cleanse aims to remove toxins that have built up in the body, due to a poor diet with high amounts of processed foods, toxic environment from chemicals in cleaning and beauty products and too much alcohol, sugar and caffeine. […]

The healthcare landscape is changing at an incredible rate. Our medicare system are under more and more pressure as the costs of providing the services required push the system into the red and the numbers of those sick continue to climb. Health is a journey, its a process or pathway that we walk through our […]

How are you celebrating Father's Day this year? To help you celebrate, Health Space is giving away a free massage to your dad! All you need to do is: 1 – Like Health Space Clinics on Facebook or Instagram 2 – Share a photo of you and your old man 3 – Hashtag #HealthSpaceBestDadEver   Competition closes 6th […]

Excuses… excuses… excuses… We’re good at making them, but who really believes them? When it comes to exercise, I’ve heard every excuse in the book. From ‘its too cold’, to ‘my dog chewed up my runners’ to ‘I can’t afford a gym membership’. The point is there’s usually a solution to our problems, but we […]

Pain is a necessary and complex process that we all experience. In brief, pain is an experience that motivates us to do something about the body’s current state. For example, after a sprained ankle, the pain is there to stop us from running, preventing further injury. However, sometimes it is not that simple. An important […]

The Top Ten Stressors That Exhaust Your Adrenals Mental and emotional stress Digestive imbalance: leaky gut, candida, parasites Inflammation Food stress: nutrient depleted foods, high-glycemic foods Obesity Immune system imbalance Injuries Toxic exposure Sleep quality and quantity Eating too close to bedtime These are the top 10 culprits that are robbing you of energy, vitality, […]

INGREDIENTS – 2 large carrots – 1/2 cup desiccated coconut  – 1 cup walnuts or pecans – 1/4 cup melted coconut oil  – 10 pitted dates – Zest of 1 orange  – 1/2 tsp. grated ginger  – 1 tsp. cinnamon – 1 tsp. vanilla  – pinch of salt    Topping – 1 cup coconut yoghurt […]

  Ingredients 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Small wedge of Parmesan cheese     Preparation

You don’t need a bunch of harsh chemical washes and creams to treat your acne. In fact, those chemicals can do more harm than good when they build up in your system over time.  Instead, why not make your own acne treatments with your own simple recipes with natural ingredients including: Olive oil — a […]

The knee is the single most frequently injured joint in the sport of cycling.  As a sports specialist dealing with cyclists I have found a host of overuse conditions generally start off as low-grade pain that develop into debilitating pain. So the question is WHY do we get knee pain when cycling is regarded as […]

In partnership with Vision Personal Training in Darlinghurst, Health Space Clinic Potts Point is offering a Running Smoother and Faster Workshop and Seminar. Join us to hear from Fernanda about nutrition for optimal performance, Alister for running shoes, interval training and race day preparation, and Olivia and Nick about injury prevention and management. When: 10am […]

No Energy? Are you tired of feeling like you have no energy? Do you feel you have tried to change your diet and still see no difference in energy? Are you seeking an answer? I invite you to read about the macronutrient groups below to find the best dietary sources of energy and others to […]