Welcome to the body’s most powerful system of detoxification! The lymph system is a big part of our immune system, it’s a network of different organs, nodes, ducts and vessels which help move around a clear fluid which removes bacteria from tissues inside the body. When this system doesn’t function properly, the fluid can build […]
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KX Pilates Mona Vale
Jess Simpson, Studio Owner of KX Pilates Mona Vale gives us an insight into her work in the Health and Fitness Industry. What is KX all about? KX Pilates is a dynamic, high intensity, fast-paced workout which combines elements of traditional reformer Pilates with cardio and endurance training….all in the space of 50 minutes. What […]
Interview with Bernie Good at Gymbaroo
For those who don’t know, what is Gymbaroo? At GymbaROO classes, children explore movement on our specially designed equipment as well as through exercise, dance & music through our evidence based early childhood development program. Gymbaroo covers all aspects of Body and Brain development from birth to 5 years. Who can benefit most from attending […]
Interview with Marcus Kain from F45 Coogee
What is F45 all about? F45 Coogee is a fast-paced studio located directly beneath the Beach Club on Dolphin Street Coogee. Classes run for 45 mins each and are a mixture of both strength specific and cardio based sessions. Each day’s sessions are different, so members are constantly challenged during their workout. Do you need […]
What You Need to Know About Abdominal Separation
Physiotherapist Kelly Vine shares her wealth of knowledge on Abdominal Separation, how to prevent it and how to reverse the effects. Abdominal Separation. What causes it? How can I help myself? Can I prevent it? How do I get rid of it? These are all common concerns and I hope to be able to answer some […]
Interview with Dr Lewis Ehrlich
What made you decide to be a dentist and what do you love most about the job? I probably wouldn’t have thought to be a dentist if it wasn’t in my family. Luckily, my father and uncle are dentists and they started the Sydney Holistic Dental Centre in the early 1980s. This certainly played a […]
How To Support Your Liver Without Going ‘On Detox’
With our exposure to environmental toxins, medications, toxic body care products, processed foods and alcohol, our health is greatly dependant on how well our body remove toxins. The main way to detoxify our body is through our liver, one of body’s most hard working organs. Liver not only detoxifies our blood, but it also produces […]
Interview with John Waters from Snap Fitness Burwood
Tell us a little about yourself I have been working in the Health and Fitness Industry for the past 17 years. I started as a Fitness Instructor and worked my way up to Management and now Manage a number of clubs. What got you into the health industry? I was a Gymnast for 10 years […]
Interview with Beat Body *special offer inside*
Our Acupuncturist Daria talks to Tom Sproats, the owner of brand new fitness studio Beat Body. What is Beat Body all about? Beat Body is a unique beat based fitness concept based around cardio, strength, boxing and also an element of yoga. Each class takes place over 10 songs curated by our instructors to help […]
Interview with Pure Blends
Pure Blends in a nutshell Pure Blends is a 100% vegan, plant-based protein. The concept is to use minimum ingredients for maximum benefit. We want to bring back the genuine enjoyment of natural taste and flavour of what the earth has gifted us. Our ingredients are simple: pea, hemp and brown rice – all superfoods […]
Interview With Our Chiropractor Amanda Parke
Why do you love being a Chiropractor? I love being able to help people; whether they are in pain or coming in for well and preventative care. I also love following their progress as they improve their health and wellbeing. On your days off what will we find you doing? Nothing too exciting! Lots of […]
Interview with Trunk Studios
Tell us about yourself and who you are My name is Rima, I am the owner of TrunkStudios ® in Dulwich Hill. What is TrunkStudios ® ? We are a Yoga, Pilates and Barre studio. What made you get into the health industry? I was previously working as a lawyer and number of corporate roles, […]
Interview with Shaun Diachkoff from Accelerate Strength
How were you introduced to crossfit? Tell us about your crossfit Journey? I first started training CrossFit style workouts when a friend returned from a posting to a Navy Seal unit in America. I was already going to the gym a few times a week and represented the Australian Navy in multiple sports which didn’t […]
Za’atar coated Lamb Backstraps with Spinach Salad
Za’atar is a middle-eastern spice mix, made mainly of dried oregano, marjoram, thyme, sumac, salt and sesame seeds. This recipe is very quick to prepare and cook, and feeds 4 people. Ingredients 4 tbsp za’atar spice 2-3 tablespoon olive oil (more if required) 4 lamb backstraps, trimmed Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Method […]
Vegetable Kugel
This is a recipe I have used many time as an accompaniment to meat or fish however it can be a meal or snack on its own. Many variations can be achieved by substituting other vegetables. Some vegetables can make the mixture a bit wet & it can end up a bit sloppy, as can […]
The Best Start to Breastfeeding
I treat lots of Women who are pregnant in my practice using Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Chinese Dietary Therapy. When it comes to breastfeeding, the more you can learn and prepare before your baby arrives, the better your chances are of making it as smooth a journey as possible. Bel Moore from Fourth Trimester Parenting shares […]
Cosmetic Acupuncture: The Natural Alternative To Botox
What is Cosmetic Acupuncture? Cosmetic Acupuncture is an ancient technique dating back thousands of years; used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to enhance beauty and wellbeing naturally. It is the insertion of fine needles into the face to stimulate the skin and muscles, and address concerns such as dryness, fine lines and wrinkles, dark, puffy or […]
We’ve Got Your Back!
Chiropractor Dr. Alex Hopwood talks to Sue Williams about how you can look after your spine after hunching over your computer, mobile and tablet. We all spend so much time bent over electronic devices these days, we’re facing a virtual epidemic of rounded shoulders and extended necks, or what Dr Alex Hopwood (pictured below) calls “cyber-slump”. […]
What Is The QL Muscle And How Can Massage Help?
Lower back pain is one of the most common injuries I see as a massage therapist, and a lot of clients don’t know that regular massage can improve pain and stiffness in the lower back. Some causes of lower back pain arise from sitting for too long, poor upper back posture and also weak muscles that […]
Injury Prevention: Hip Issues In Dancers
Dance is a very physically demanding sport; all muscles and joints need to work efficiently to allow the dancer to perform pain and injury free. One area of the body where dancers usually experience injury is the hips, where a generous range of motion is required to create beautiful lines which is a must for […]
