Psychosomatic Therapy

When do you need to see an Osteopath?

  By: Edward Clark One of the most common question we get in our practice is “what is an Osteopath?” Most people out there are unaware of what an Osteopath is – or what we can offer them- until they get stuck in a bind. They then end up in our treatment room by a…

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Why ignoring your child’s pain is a terrible idea!

Children are the most ignored group when it comes to health care and manual therapy in our clinics. Parents living a busy life are mostly reactive when their child complains of some pain or injury. At this point, they rush to seek advice on what to do next and are very committed to getting things…

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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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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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Coeliac Disease; more than just a gluten free fad!

This week is Coeliac Awareness Week 13th-20th March 2017. Coeliac disease affects 1 in every 70 Australians, however 4 out of 5 people still remain undiagnosed. If you think you have it, continue to eat a gluten diet 6 weeks prior to testing (if you commence a gluten free diet prior the tests used to…

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Top tips to help you maintain your weight loss

The effects of quick-fix diets often don’t last, as many people fall back into old eating and activity habits after the weight is lost. So if you find your weight is going back up again, it’s time to take action. The key to reaching your ideal weight and keeping the weight off is to make…

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Top excising tips to achieve a healthy weight

It’s Healthy Weight Week in Australia (13th-19th Feb) and although the focus is to inspire Australians to change their eating habits, cook at home and improve their portion control, I think it is fair to say that all Australian’s should also look to increase their physical activity levels. Together, eating well and exercising right are…

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Just because it’s ‘healthy’ doesn’t mean it has to be boring

Healthy foods shouldn’t be bland and boring! When someone complains that healthy foods don’t taste good, it’s often because they simply don’t know how to prepare them. Healthy foods can taste great when cooked and seasoned, to enhance their naturally delicious flavors. You can make vegetables, fish, poultry, whole grains and fruits taste great! If…

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Arthritis and diet – top diet tips to help ease your arthritis

Did you know that 28% of Australians have arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions? That’s around 6.1 million people! Arthritis is the second leading cause of disability in Australia. In August 2014 the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released their latest report confirming that ‘arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions are among Australia’s most costly…

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