How Yoga can aid Fertility in this Modern Age
By Nadine Richardson These days we all know at least one couple on the conception rollercoaster. 1 in 6 Australians suffers with infertility and approximately 1 in 5 Americans. And it’s not only costing us emotionally but financially too; in 1999, the newsletter HealthFacts reported that the treatment of infertility is a $2 billion a year industry in […]
Overcoming Anxiety
Overcoming Anxiety with Mindfulness Therapy By Sarah Hensley BA, Grad Dip Psychology, Grad Dip Counselling, Psychotherapy & Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a very common condition that affects many of us at some time in our lives. At any one time it is estimated that nearly 15per cent of the Australian […]
The Fundamentals of Exercise: Pre, During, and Post Baby
By Anna-Maria Boelskov, yoga teacher and nutritionist Often we get asked about exercise before, during and after birth. While there is no specific science, as everybody (and every body) is unique in their own way, there is a rough blueprint you can follow to insure you are getting your fitness in and keeping healthy without […]
Two Keys to Overcoming Your Pregnancy Anxiety
It’s quite common: pregnancy anxiety. And why not! There’s a lot going on inside your body that feels completely new. As your belly grows, not only is your body changing shape, but you are also going through heaps of other physical (and mental) stress. It’s no wonder you are feeling a little bit anxious. Calm […]
Anaemia and Pregnancy: What Can I Do?
Feeling dizzy? Digestion a bit off? Concave fingernails? A pale tongue? Fatigue? You may be suffering from anaemia during pregnancy. A simple blood test will give you answers and then what? Here’s the good news: You can feel so much better! Your GP/midwife/Ob will advise you which supplements to take or may offer you an […]
Coffee: Friend or Enemy?
By Naomi Abeshouse, Founder & Co-Director Red Tent, Acupuncturist, Herbalist & Doula It seems there is a lot of confusion around coffee. Is it good for us? Is it healthy because its strong in antioxidants, a powerful medicine, a migraine preventative … Or is it dragging us into its charisma, and punishing us slowly, like […]
Meditation for better sleep & more
Could you do with more focus? Better sleep? Less pain? Living longer? And more connection with others? The answer is meditation… and you CAN do it. by Sarah Hensley BA, Grad Dip Psychology, Grad Dip Counselling, Psychotherapy & Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy We know now that mediation is good for managing stress but as these […]
Anxiety & Motherhood
alk held on Thursday 26th August 2010 for volunteers of the Mum To Mum Program At The Jewish Women’s Association The key objective of the Mum to Mum program is to help mothers successfully cope with the postnatal months thus promoting healthy and nurturing family attachments. Although motherhood is a natural process the adaptation of […]
Acupuncture and Migraines
Acupuncture and Migraines A landmark British study (2004) set out to examine the relationship between acupuncture and migraines. Can this gentle remedy bring relief to migraine sufferers? In the study, 401 patients with chronic headache, predominantly migraine, were randomly allocated to two groups: Results They discovered significant differences in physical functioning, energy, and changes in health. […]