It’s mind-boggling to think about the amount of toxins our bodies are exposed to these days. Researchers in the US found an average of 200 industrial chemicals and pollutants in umbilical cord blood from newborn babies: a mixture of pesticides, consumer product ingredients, and wastes from burning coal, gasoline, and garbage (1). A bit of […]
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Chinese Medicine and your menstrual cycle
Why should I care about my cycle? Understanding your cycle and reproductive health as a woman is a form of empowerment, and provides a level of greater understanding and connectedness to your body that is not always taught in schools. Chinese Medicine understands the period as a vital sign, where changes indicate an imbalance in […]
Lateral Hip Pain; Glute Tendinopathy
Glute tendinopathy is considered the primary cause of lateral (side) hip pain, however, there are many different diagnoses. Some of the less common causes of lateral hip pain include pain referred from the lower back, other nerve irritations or hip joint conditions such as Osteo Arthritis. Glute tendinopathy however is by far the most common […]
Feel Your Best with HumanTecar
Our team at Health Space continues to explore some of the most innovative treatments from around the world. In late 2019, Health Space Rozelle massage therapist, Santino Mirarchi, became one of the first therapists in Australia to be trained under the guidance of world-leading recovery and rehab specialists, HumanTecar. In this blog, we share some […]
New Year New You Calendar
How do you tend to go with your New Years’ resolutions each year? Do you have grand plans that go astray after a few weeks? If you’re like me I often try and make too many changes at once and don’t necessarily stick to them all, so this year I’m doing things differently. I’ve come […]
New Year, New You
Happy New Year to our beautiful Health Space Family. Did you make a New Years’ resolution this year? If so, congrats! Research says you are 10 times more likely to achieve your goal than if you hadn’t set a New Years’ resolution. But did you know that about 50% of people give up on their […]
How to Survive the Festive Season: Hangovers
The festive season is often a time of celebrations and social gatherings. These happy events are sometimes followed by the less than enjoyable experience of the dreaded hangover. Hangovers can result from drinking too much alcohol. What are some common symptoms? These can include headache, fatigue, sensitivity to light and sound, redness of the eyes, […]
How to Survive the Festive Season: Jet Lag
As the holiday season approaches many people choose air travel to reach their destinations. The main advantage is a faster journey than would not be possible by train, car, bus, or boat. However, a disadvantage often experienced is jet lag. Jet lag occurs when we travel across different time zones in one journey, and our […]
Expanding into Summer!
What this the Summer season represents in Traditional Chinese Medicine Chinese medicine advises that to remain healthy it is best to live in harmony with the seasons. Summer is (obviously) hot, so it is ruled by the fire element. This is a time of maximum activity, so it encourages growth and harvest, even of ideas. […]
Healthy Christmas Recipe: Tamari Nibbles
Ingredients 1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews – any combination you like) ¼ cup Pepitas ¼ cup Sunflower seeds ¼ cup Sultanas 1 tablespoon Tamari Method Place everything (except tamari) in a heavy-based frypan over medium heat. Heat for 3-4 minutes – shake pan occasionally to stop nuts burning. When nuts are hot and just […]
Mango and Spinach Salad with Honey and Lime Dressing
This is one of my favourite summer salads, easy to make and very fresh. These quantities are for 2 serves or 4 side salad serves so just increase all ingredients to suit larger numbers. Ingredients 2 cups of fresh baby spinach 1 large mango, peeled and sliced ¼ cup of cashew halves or slivered toasted […]
Healthy Christmas Recipe: BBQ Salmon Bites
Ingredients 3 salmon filet skin off, cut into bite-size cubes 1 tbs lemon zest 12 garlic cloves Black pepper to taste 5 tbs tamari or gluten-free soy sauce 1 tsp honey 5 tbs water 4 tbs olive oil Fresh chives and lemon wedges to garnish Wooden cocktail sticks Method In a small bowl mix lemon […]
Healthy Christmas Recipe: Bliss Balls
Almond, Lemon, Date and Coconut Bliss Balls Dairy free, egg free, gluten free, refined sugar free, vegan, wheat free. Prep time: 15 mins. Makes: 20 -30 balls depending upon how large you like them. Ingredients 1 cup of almond meal or raw almonds if preferred 1 cup desiccated coconut Zest of 1 lemon 1-2 tablespoons […]
Prepare Your Digestive System for Christmas with TCM
We usually aim not to overindulge, but it can be hard not to give in to temptation! For some, the result of doing so is worse than for others. If you tend to have a weak digestive system with symptoms of bloating, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea, a few sessions of acupuncture and herbs can begin […]
Say Goodbye to Bloating this Christmas: Laser Therapy
The holidays are a great time to indulge in family time, relaxing afternoons, time off from work and …. And of course, all sorts of tasty treats and food. This sudden change in eating behaviour and diet can disrupt our gut microbiome which can result in changed bowel habits, abdominal discomfort, bloating, and other health […]
Ease Yourself into Christmas
As you know we are coming into the silly season. It’s especially important to check in with yourself when life gets busy. Busyness tends to snowball into more busyness. This tends to increase our stress levels and decrease our resilience and productivity. If we don’t take time to quiet our mind, to plan and build […]
Treat Yourself to a Healthy Posture: A Brief Guide to Massage and Postural Correction
Let me guess, when you think of a massage treatment, it’s something you would only do once in a blue moon to treat yourself? Perhaps as a reward or an act of self care, when you really need it? And I’ll be totally honest, I used to have a similar attitude before learning about the […]
Acupuncture & the Treatment of Diabetes
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney failure, and early death (1) . The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 420 million adults worldwide now have Diabetes, and that number will be 642 million by 2040 (2) . Did you know? Acupuncture treatment for Diabetes has a long history, and the earliest […]
Ho, Ho, Ho, Ham, Ham, Ham
To help you forgive your guilty pleasures of feasting during Christmas time, Health Space Rozelle Nutritionist Jan Denecke will shine a light on the nutritional value of our Christmas ham. Most Australians celebrate Christmas traditionally with a home cooked ham. Pork as an animal source offers lots of nutrients that can benefit your health. Pork […]
Herbal Medicine: The Power of Plants
Herbal medicine is considered to be one of the most ancient forms of healing and can be very effective in treating many health conditions. However, as herbs can have potent effects and may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines, it is important to consult with a trained Herbalist or Naturopath before using herbal medicine. Nutritionist […]
