It’s the month of Easter. What better way to celebrate than to talk about chocolate’s warm, milky goodness? Everyone has a favourite, but if you want our opinion (or read up on the latest health research, which we do a lot – something of an occupational hazard for osteopaths) the darker the chocolate the better it is for you. But that doesn’t mean we recommend you demand dark chocolate and nothing but dark chocolate from the Easter Bunny. Why? Read on to find out.
The Benefits of Fasting
Healthy Habits for 2020
Hello to our readers and a very Happy New Year to you all! We trust you have had a jolly good break over the holiday season. We’re getting straight into it this month. January… as your trusty go-to health advisors, we’re here to give you some tips on making 2020 a healthy year. Please read on for your healthy habit manual.
Staying healthy this Christmas
Christmas is finally here! This month we’re giving you some awesome tips on keeping yourself healthy over the Christmas period. We all know how easy it is to eat and drink too much and move too little when the treats come a’ calling! Try some of these handy hints when you find yourself overindulging this silly season:
Why your Osteo wants you to sleep
Did you know that sleep is good for you? You might be thinking well that’s obvious isn’t it? However, you might be surprised to hear that nearly 10% of the Australian adult population (that’s over 1.5 million people) suffer from some form of sleep disorder and are living with consistent, insufficient levels of sleep. Read to find out just how important sleep is…
Find the Balance: Upper Crossed Syndrome
This month we’re focusing some attention on postural balance throughout the body. It’s the 21st Century, and our lives are filled with lots of weird and wonderful technology, such as TVs, laptops, computers and mobile phones, just to name a few. Over prolonged periods, this can wreak havoc on our bodies, altering our posture, and placing undue strain on our muscles and joints. One common condition that might come out of this said lifestyle is Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). Read on… (Please sit with a good posture to read!)