Pain… Let’s talk about it!

Are you suffering from pain? Do you know someone who has been suffering from pain?  Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians suffers from what can be classified as chronic, ongoing or persistent pain? This debilitating state can come along with lots of other medical issues- like arthritis, work-place injuries, the after-effects of car…

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Don’t be blind to kidney disease, learn what you need to do!

Did you know 90% of kidney function can be lost without experiencing any symptoms? This Week is Kidney Health Week (5th-11th March) and the message to Australian’s this year is ‘Don’t be blind to kidney disease’. In other words, don’t wait until you feel sick, take the initiative and learn the risk factors and find…

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Why exercise when you have Osteoarthritis?

Exercise can improve the range of motion in a joint, increase muscle strength which in turn prevents muscle wasting or ‘de-conditioning’! It also improves your well-being, physical functioning, balance and above all – reduces pain! What exercise is best for Osteoarthritis? Choose something you enjoy, however, you need to take into account other health conditions…

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Exercising while Pregnant; what you need to know!

It is often said that if you have not exercised before you fall pregnant that it isn’t a good idea to start.  New studies published in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have shown that there are generally 7 tips for exercising safely and effectively.  They say that “a new study highlights the physical…

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