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If your hormones are out of balance it can result in a number of health issues including irregular and painful periods, acne, mood swings, insomnia, over eating, under eating, cravings, low energy, low libido and infertility. Hormone imbalance can be caused by a number of factors ranging from diet and lifestyle, inherited genetic traits, medications, […]

For this months newsletter, I wanted to share a couple of gems that will keep you staying healthy all year round. One you probably already know, and the other you probably don’t. 1. Work on gentle mobility exercises Moving a little (= quality) a lot (= frequency) is key to moving more safely and feeling […]

Facts you didn’t know about the famous Vietnamese Beef Noodle: Culinary expert Andrea Nguyen states that Pho was inspired by French cuisine, pot au feu in the 1880’s. The soup contains 3 ingredients that Chinese Medicinal herbalists use in formulas for treating Colds: Ba Jiao Hui Xiang (Star Anise) Sheng Jiang (Ginger) Gui Zhi (Cinnamon) […]

1) Your name and title: Sara Abgrall – Manager of Double Bay Stretch Studio (Flagship Location) 2) Age 26 Years Old 3) How long have you been doing this for? 10 months of purely assisted stretching (just 1 month after we opened). However, I’ve been in the health and wellness industry for almost 9 years […]

If you have been to a Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner you would most likely have been asked to stick out your tongue. What is this all about? Inspection of the tongue is used as a tool in Chinese medicine to assist in reaching a diagnosis. The appearance of the tongue reflects the health of an […]

With winter sport season is well underway, weekly netball and football codes are played all over Sydney. Thes sporting codes are known for the causing of knee injuries. One of the most common injuries to the knee are meniscus tears, which are most prevalent in males aged 31-40. The twisting and sideward movement of netball, […]

Our environment is filled with toxins – chemicals from farming, industry, traffic and even the furniture and food in our homes. We are surrounded by toxins every day, putting more and more pressure on our bodies to detoxify us. Some chemicals affect our hormones, wreaking havoc on all our body systems. So, it is really […]

Having anxiety is not a sign of weakness, in fact reaching out for help shows enormous strength and courage. You may never have spoken to anyone about what you are going through, so it can be daunting to reach out for help and might make you feel exposed and vulnerable. Ironically making that call for […]

Is your cupboard filled with bottles of capsules, powders, and liquids? If you work out regularly, listen to podcasts, are interested in health, chances are you take some sort of supplement. The supplement business is a lucrative industry. The range is enormous and the quality between brands is incredibly diverse. Choosing the right supplements can […]

The shoulder and thoracic (mid) spine are correlated to each other. They are two regions that are adjacent to one another, however they also have regional interdependence, which means that seemingly unrelated impairments in one region (such as the thoracic spine) may contribute to, or be associated with, a primary complaint in the shoulder. You need optimal amounts […]

Have you ever wondered what is a remedial massage, or how it differs from other kinds of massage? For many people, when we think of massage, the first thing that pops in our minds is relaxation. Relaxation massage is an amazing way to help unload stress and loosen up your body. While this approach may […]

Types of Estrogen Estrogen is your feel-good hormone.  It boosts serotonin (brain hormone that promotes feelings of well-being and happiness) and dopamine (brain hormone associated with motivation and reward) and sensitises your muscles to insulin.  Estrogen is like an interesting and charismatic friend.  She’s great to have around, but she can become a bit overwhelming […]

Have you checked in to your health this year? Health is a broad term, but from my health and healing sanctuary within the Health Space Clinic at Coogee-Randwick, my focus and passion is on your mental and emotional health. To help attain and maintain your New Year’s Resolution goals, I am offering 20% off my […]

Winter can easily wreak havoc on our usual health routine. Cold mornings are enough to keep even the most ardent exerciser in bed hitting the snooze button. We are far more likely to overindulge and forget the importance of a wholefood diet when we’re not faced with being in a bikini! Seasonal weight gain is […]

Exciting news!! Dr. Kate Wood’s new book called ‘An Integrated Journey Back to Health and Happiness’ will hit shelves soon. It is a book about her health journey through Lyme Disease but also has some great tips on how to get healthy and stay healthy from a physical, biochemical, emotional and spiritual perspective. There is […]

The start of a new year, and almost time for the kids to go back to school. What a perfect time to start building their immunity before the hustle and bustle of the first few weeks kick in. 1.   Gut Health: You know that annoying advert on TV in the morning, with the little Blue […]

Community acupuncture is a style of acupuncture that makes our treatments more affordable and accessible to those groups in our community who are in need of a little extra assistance.These people who otherwise would struggle to pay our regular fees and as a result receive little or no treatment now have the opportunity to seek […]