In TCM, when treating women, we always take and keep records of the menstrual cycle as a guide to their general health, as well as their reproductive health. This enables the practitioner to be aware of the possibility of different disorders occurring in the future. So, of course, observing these patterns – from adolescence – […]
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Immune up with Acupuncture
Shielding out winter with our immunity! Freezing winds, pouring rain. Many of us are now struggling with the coming winter which feels like its hitting us stronger than ever. The scary part is: winter’s only just started. This is why we must consider our health and immunity now, to prepare our body so we can […]
A-Z of Immune Support
Your immune system is a network of organs, tissues, and cells that work together to keep you healthy by fighting off harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Your immune system acts as an interface between your body and the things you encounter (germs, bacteria’s etc) that can make you sick. When your immune system is compromised, it’s […]
Acupuncture for cancer rehabilitation
Cancer is one of the leading health burdens in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2020). For most people, the news of cancer diagnosis is quite devastating, and few things can prepare them for the arduous journey that is to follow. Fortunately, with awareness for early screening and advances in medical technology, the survival […]
Manage Anxiety with Activity
State of Mind Last year was a rollercoaster ride to put it lightly! Unfortunately for many of us, that rollercoaster is still going full speed as 2021 gets well underway. All the uncertainty, isolation, and external pressures on our lives are having a real impact on the mental health of many of us. Nearly 1 […]
HealthSpace Posture Assessment – What is it, how it works, or why you should have one.
What Is A Posture Assessment? A postural assessment looks at the alignment of body from the front, back and side to see whether there are any imbalances or any muscles that are weak or tight, or for any movement patterns that could be causing pain or discomfort. It is important to deal with any and […]
Pain And Inflammation in the Body
Western medicine doesn’t recognize the concepts of qi and meridians. However, scientific evidence suggests alternate explanations for why acupuncture might provide pain relief. “There’s a lot of research that says when we put an acupuncture needle into the body, a number of physiological mechanisms occurs,” says Brian Berman, MD, professor of family and community medicine and director […]
Dos And Don’ts for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is also known as the spring festival, as it marks the end of the coldest days, and brings a fresh start. Firecrackers are supposed to scare off bad luck, which is done at midnight on New Year’s Eve – although I remember when I was studying post-grad acupuncture in Guangzhou, they were […]
Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
Chewy Gingerbread Cookies Ingredients (makes approximately 12 cookies) 1 cup Almond Flour 1/4 cup Coconut Flour 1.5 tsp Baking Powder 2 tsp Ground Ginger 1 tsp Cinnamon 3 tbsp Coconut Oil (melted) 1 Egg (room temp) 1 tsp vanilla paste 1/4 cup Molasses 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Instructions: Preheat the oven to 180 ºC and […]
Menstrual Magic 8 week online course
A self-inquiry journey to activate your feminine essence & reclaim your womb power The magic of your menstruation cycle can be found through a practice called Menstrual Cycle Awareness (MCA), also known as the “Inner Yoga for Women”. It’s a daily mindfulness practice, the medicine to your menstrual symptoms and the activation of your feminine […]
Nutritionist’s tips for the Christmas holidays
Christmas holidays are just around the corner, and that means parties, celebrations, big lunches and dinners. Even the most “diet-conscious” can over indulge and binge, especially during holidays and celebrations. What to do the next day? Panic and take expensive detox products? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Here’s some Nutritionist tips on what to do after a big […]
Reducing your exposure to toxins during pregnancy
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 […]
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 […]
