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PCOS and Meditation
May 07, 2010
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects up to 12% of Australian women. It can develop in women during teenage and childbearing years, causing a hormonal imbalance that triggers cysts...Natural Treatments for PCOS
May 07, 2010
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Polycystic Ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common metabolic and hormonal disorder that affects up to 12% of Australian women. It can develop in women during teenage and childbearing years, causing a hormonal imbalance...Avoiding Back Injuries with Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, last year 6.4% of the work force or 690,000 people were injured at work. Previous research has shown us that 25% of all injuries occur in just one area, the back. One of the major causes of back injury...Disc Injuries and Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
People with disc injuries are often surprised to find out an osteopath can help. In fact disc injuries are one of the most common problems osteopaths see. Discs themselves don’t heal very well, but that doesn’t mean a person can’t recover from...Treating Hamstring Injuries with Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
One of the most common sports injuries at this time of year is the hamstring injury. The hamstrings are the muscles at the back of the thigh. Patients often say to me that in the lead up to an injury that no matter how much they stretched their hamstrings, they...Treating Lower Back Pain with Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
Amazingly about 70-80% of the population is likely to suffer from lower back pain at some time in their lives, which makes it one of the most common health problems in the country. Many patients say it’s a bit like joining a secret club they didn’t...Treating Shin Splints with Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
Shin splints can be a very painful and debilitating condition in the legs and is probably due to a number of factors, not least of which is often pre-season training sessions on hard baked summer ground. To help prevent ‘shin splints’ with osteopathy, it...Treating Whiplash with Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
Whiplash can be a nasty experience, but for some people symptoms can last for many months or even years. Whiplash is a specific type of neck injury involving rapid acceleration of the body followed immediately by rapid deceleration.  Typically it...Learning About Learning Difficulties
Apr 30, 2010
Learning difficulties, otherwise known as learning disabilities or disorders can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. The symptoms can range from distractibility, weak literacy or numeracy, struggling at school to behavioural disorders. Many...PCOS and Herbal Medicine
Apr 30, 2010
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects up to 12% of Australian women. It can develop in women during teenage and childbearing years, causing a hormonal imbalance that triggers cysts...PCOS and Acupuncture
Apr 30, 2010
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects up to 12% of Australian women. It can develop in women during teenage and childbearing years, causing a hormonal imbalance that triggers cysts...Nutrition for Managing PCOS
Apr 29, 2010
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects up to 12% of Australian women. It can develop in women during teenage and childbearing years, causing a hormonal imbalance that triggers cysts...Stopping & Preventing Hair Loss
Apr 29, 2010
Many people face the problem of hair loss at some stage of their lives, causing them discomfort and embarrassment. Causes may be related to inherited disorders related to ageing, or result from other factors such as hormonal imbalances, side effects...Hair Loss and Aromatherapy: What You Need to Know
Apr 22, 2010
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the scalp, face or body loses hair. Hair loss may be temporary or permanent, depending on the ability of the hair follicles to reproduce hair. Most people who suffer from this condition lose hair...Hair Loss and Reflexology: Reflex Points for Hair Growth
Apr 20, 2010
Did you know that getting a regular foot massage that focuses on the pressure points on the feet offers a host of health benefits, including healthy hair? It stimulates the blood vessels to ensure sufficient nutrients reach the hair follicle to support...Acupuncture for Hair Loss: Should You Do It?
Apr 20, 2010
Healthy hair equates with a balanced qi. In Chinese medicine, qi refers to the vital energy that flows within and around us to keep us moving, breathing and alive. An imbalanced qi exposes your mind and body, including your hair, to all sorts of diseases.Hair Loss and Herbal Medicine: A List of Herbs to Grow Your Hair
Apr 20, 2010
Our hair has aesthetic and protective functions. It enhances our physical appearance, which protects us from negative emotions and behaviours like low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. Thick, shiny hair is the product of a healthy hair growth cycle.Hair Loss and Hypnotherapy: What are the Connections?
Apr 20, 2010
If there's anything that needs to be done to stop hair loss naturally, it would be shifting the memories stored in your body's tissues other than your subconscious mind. Changing negative patterns of thoughts, emotions and behaviours stored in the...Hair Loss and Massage: What You Need to Know
Apr 20, 2010
Hair products that promise longer, thicker hair have nothing on daily scalp massage when it comes to expediting hair growth rate. Not only do they drain money from your wallet, the harsh ingredients in commercial hair care products can weaken your...Hair Loss, Diet & Nutrition: What to Eat to Stop Losing Hair?
Apr 20, 2010
Baldness knows no age. This explains why some people lose 80% of their hair before they even reach half of their life. Genetic factors usually play a key role in hair loss, but if your genes are clearly not the reason for your hair issues, then your...
