Worldwide, migraines affect nearly 15% of the population or approximately 1 billion people – with the highest percentage in Western countries and only slightly lower in Asia & African countries An early description consistent with migraines was found in the Ebers papyrus, written around 1500 BCE in ancient Egypt. In 200 BC, writings from the Hippocratic […]

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 steer clear […]

Shoulder impingement is caused by the intermittent trapping and compression of rotator cuff tendons in the small space under the top of the shoulder – the subacromial space. Shoulder impingement is a syndrome, occurring due to repeated shoulder movement and therefore frequent compression of the rotator cuff tendons. This leads to inflammation, swelling, and thus, […]

After years as chiropractor, Nick Wood frequently found his clients couldn’t find the right braces for their needs and were confused about what was most suited to them. Nick designed the Brace Me range to bridge that gap. His range of braces provide a high-quality, straight-forward solution, designed to support his clients in their everyday […]

  1.    Let the universe assist you – “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.”?—?Ralph Waldo Emerson – meditate, be grateful, use the law of attraction, manifest by surrounding your self in positivity 2.    Listen to Virgil as he said "Health is your greatest wealth." Put your health first because if […]

A male friend of mine who’s single, asked me to write this specific topic. Lately, whenever he got together with his married mates, they all complained about their sex lives.  Either they are not getting enough, or they are not getting any.  Perhaps as a man you view sex as a natural part of life, […]

High quality green tea can give an extra boost of nutrients needed to help prevent disease and support the body in difficult times of illness. When considering disease prevention with conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer green tea can play a major role by supplying the body with essential antioxidants that combat the […]

Scoliosis is the term used to describe an abnormal sidewards curvature in the spine. When viewed from the back, the spine should appear straight from the top of the neck to the bottom of the tail bone. However, when a scoliosis occurs, the spine can appear in one of three ways: –       ‘S’ shaped – […]

How many of you jump straight out of a workout – whether it be a spin class, weights session or run on the treadmill – without taking the time to adequately cool down or stretch? As a Physiotherapist at Health Space, I see many clients presenting with acute sport or exercise related injuries, resulting in […]

  Health Space Lane Cove & Smith Family Toy and Book Appeal Health Space Lane Cove is helping those in need this Christmas. You can help too! Donate a toy or book at the Health Space Lane Clinic. Your gift will be given to disadvantaged children this Christmas. To express our gratitude your child or your friend’s […]

To all the parents who have trusted us with holistic pregnancy care and allowed us to support you through the experience of becoming parents, thank you! As a team we will always be here to help you and encourage your cute little ones to grow into strong, fun loving, adventurous kids! We hope you enjoyed […]

  The way we think and express ourselves, and especially our unconscious thinking patterns affects deeply our subtle energetic field, our life and ultimately our health. Have you ever caught yourself thinking or feeling you are not good enough? Comparing ourselves to others We are literally bombarded by images and information every second of the […]

Low-fat dairy Eating low-fat dairy to lose weight is actually counter-intuitive because fat is so satiating. When you consume a product with the fat removed it doesn’t keep you full for long – which means you will soon be reaching for more food. On top of that, when the fat is removed from dairy, the […]

                   When was the last time you checked in with how well you feel? Are you tolerating feeling run down, tired, or unwell, but are unsure why, or how to start improving your health? My name is Evie, and as a herbalist, I believe that health not […]

Tendonitis generally develops when the stresses on a tendon overwhelm the body’s repair mechanisms. This may through over training, a lack of conditioning before a task, poor body mechanics or insufficient rest time between activities. Any of these can place stress on a structurally weak link—often a tendon. Acupuncture can help manage the pain while […]

The sciatic nerve is often susceptible to irritation in two places: 1.     At the nerve roots that exit the spine in the lower back before they bundle together to form the sciatic nerve, and 2.     In the hip region where the sciatic nerve passes through a key structural balance point. Inflammation can result from deep […]

DID YOU KNOW? Acupuncture can address inflammation and swelling both directly and indirectly: Local needling at the inflammation site engages the inflammatory agents directly via histamine released in the tissue. Over a period of a few days, the cascade of triggered chemical reactions plays itself out & an anti-inflammatory response occurs. Frequently, this is accompanied […]

A bursa is a soft tissue sac filled with fluid that your body uses to reduce friction between moveable structural components. It’s common for bursae to exist between tendons or between tendons and bone. Bursitis, occurs when this sac becomes inflamed. This can occur due to irritation of local structures. & often causes pain near […]

Acupuncture helps with pain, stiffness & swelling, so it naturally suits those managing arthritic conditions. Osteoarthritis is a chronic inflammation and degeneration of the articular cartilage & most commonly found in major weight bearing joints, as well as the joints of the hands and fingers. The cartilage breakdown and inflammation produces spurring in and around […]