Addictions

Gaming balance: brain benefits and risks of video games

May 19, 2025

In today's digital world, video games have become a common part of many people's daily routines. From casual mobile games to immersive multiplayer experiences, gaming has evolved into a significant cultural and recreational activity. According to the...

The healing journey: what Jungian analysis can offer you

May 12, 2025

In our complex modern world, many people are seeking deeper meaning and connection with themselves. If you've heard of Jungian analysis but aren't quite sure what it entails, you're in the right place. This approach to psychological healing has helped...

Everything you need to know about laser acupuncture

May 09, 2025

Do you fancy the idea of acupuncture but break into a cold sweat at the mere thought of needles? You're not alone! Laser acupuncture might just be the perfect solution you've been searching for. This innovative approach offers all the benefits of traditional...

Why quitting smoking may cause weight gain

Apr 16, 2025

Quitting smoking is a huge achievement, and if you’ve made that decision, give yourself credit. Your body begins healing almost immediately, and the long-term health benefits are impossible to ignore. But there’s one worry that tends to linger...

Build better habits: 4 easy strategies that actually stick

Apr 04, 2025

Our daily habits shape much of who we are. Whether it’s choosing to eat more vegetables, quit smoking, or make time for reading, small, consistent behaviours can have a powerful impact on our overall wellbeing. But how do we actually change a habit...

12 sick days of christmas: common illnesses & health issues during the holidays

Apr 02, 2025

The holiday season in Australia is a time of sunshine, family gatherings, festive meals, and much-needed relaxation. But for many people, it also comes with a surprising downside — an increased risk of illness and injury. The combination of hot weather, travel, rich...

6 holiday health myths you should stop believing

Mar 31, 2025

The festive season is a time for joy, food, family, and—unfortunately—some old wives’ tales. Each year, the same health myths resurface and make their way into holiday dinner conversations, social media feeds, and casual chats over mulled wine.

Gambling Addiction: What, Why & How?

Nov 24, 2021

Addiction is anything that you do or take to the point that it affects both your judgement and your day-to-day life. Some people are addicted to alcohol and cigarettes, while others to shopping and video games. When gambling becomes more important...

The Health Benefits of Hypnosis

Sep 03, 2021

Hypnosis has been used through the years for many purposes, such as helping people remember repressed memories tucked away in their subconscious mind, it has been used by police departments to solve crimes, and it has been used by stage hypnotists...

Panic Attacks 101: Symptoms & Causes

Aug 09, 2021

A panic attack involves sudden feelings of intense fear, anxiety and being detached from yourself. When in this situation, you may experience clammy hands, hyperventilation and chest pain that feels as though you're having a heart attack. Panic attacks...

Why is Smoking Addictive?

Jan 22, 2021

"Cigarettes are bad for your health" is an ineffective, overused phrase. It couldn't even sway the people who are addicted to them; ask a smoker to read it as they puff at a cigarette, and they wouldn't budge. The best way to help a smoker is to sit...

Make Time to FebFast for Disadvantaged Youth

Jan 14, 2021

Too much of everything is bad for your mind, body and spirit, especially alcohol and sugar. Now that the holidays have passed, cutting back on these unhealthy substances for the whole month of February will not only get you back on the path of health...

5 Steps to Drinking Moderately During the Holidays

Dec 24, 2020

Alcohol plays an important role in family gatherings and parties with friends. As the holidays draw closer, it pays to observe mindful drinking to ensure that you end every occasion sane, sober and safe. Here are five ways to enjoy the holidays while...

6 Healthy Christmas Gift Ideas

Dec 22, 2020

As Christmas draws near, everyone starts getting panicky thinking of what to get their family and friends. Some get anxious that what they buy might not meet the expectations of the recipient. Others feign composure, convincing themselves that it's...

Gestalt Therapy & Addiction Treatment

Oct 23, 2020

Addiction ruins not only one life but a whole family. It results in selfishness, illogical thinking, job loss and broken relationships. Once hooked on a substance, one loses the ability to make sound decisions for the betterment of their life. However, all...

Counselling and Group Therapy to Stop Smoking

Aug 24, 2020

Your willpower to quit smoking and live a healthier life can only get stronger when you have support and motivation from the right people. Alone, you're torn between pushing with your goal or accepting your life as it is as feelings of uncertainty...

Quit Smoking Through Acupuncture

Aug 10, 2020

Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that can treat a range of health conditions and addictions. Tobacco or nicotine dependence is a common addiction, if not the most common, which can be easily treated with acupuncture. Quitting...

Top 3 Hypnotherapy Courses to Help You Quit Smoking

Jul 14, 2020

Statistics tell us that 72% of smokers want to quit, but are unable to. This means 72% of smokers are controlled by their habit, despite their best intentions. It’s not easy to find a solution to quitting that works. Many smokers say that they’ve...

How Hypnotherapy Can Help You to Quit Smoking

Jul 14, 2020

Many people who smoke cigarettes want to stop the habit. They know for a fact that smoking puts their life at risk and makes them more susceptible to lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, impotence and the deadly COVID-19, among other life-threatening...

Go Dry in July 2020

Jun 22, 2020

Cancer is a debilitating disease that affects not only the person afflicted with it, but their family as well. When one is diagnosed with it, they experience a gamut of emotions and physical pain that result in psychological distress. In the hope of...