Health & Wellbeing

Learn more about mental and physical wellbeing

Activities and Performance
Rahle Dusheiko 17/03/2025 4 mins

The Path to Balance and Mobility in Seniors: 6 Ways to Better Balance (Part 1)

As we age the risk of falling increases. Therefore balance and mobility become crucial. It is important to exercise areas of the body which control strength and mobility, namely the core, hips, legs and spine.

Health Conditions
Carly Hanna 03/03/2025 3 mins

Going Vegan or Vegetarian: Tests and checks that you should do often

When we are planning to exclude certain food groups for a long period of time, especially if these…

Women's Health
Kàren Maggs 25/02/2025 7 mins

Menopause and weight gain: Why don’t our usual weight loss practices work anymore?

While weight gain during menopause is considered normal, what many women don’t know is that we begin to…

Wellness

Find out how natural medicine and relaxation techniques can help our overall health

Herbs
Adithya Bijilesh 21/03/2025 6 mins

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

In traditional medicine, ginger is highly praised for its healing properties. Today, modern medicine and research states that ginger possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. Therefore, it can assist with liver and respiratory health, reducing joint pain due to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and can even positively impact…

Relaxation
Melanie Young 10/03/2025 5 mins

What is Sciatica and how can osteopathy alleviate it? (Part 1)

Sciatica is a painful condition that is associated with nerve pain that can be felt in the lower…

Herbs
Megan Rodden 20/02/2025 5 mins

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Today, garlic is a familiar household herb, and we often forget its true properties and health benefits. Before…

Connecting you with food

Learn more how food and nutrients can support our health and longevity

Recipes
Carl Maunder 30/03/2025 2 mins

Recipe: Sweetcorn, Lime and Coriander Salad with BBQ Prawns

Heat your BBQ or oven to 180°C and cook the corn whole, in the husk for 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and stand for 20 minutes. Slice the corn off the cob and place in a bowl. Remove the seeds and dice the capsicum.

Nutrients
Bernadeth Atrinindarti 27/03/2025 10 mins

Vitamin A (for healthy eyes, glowing skin and strong immunity)

Vitamin A is an essential fat-soluble vitamin first found in butterfat and egg yolk. It is an important…

Recipes
Darren Parker 24/03/2025 2 mins

Recipe: Crunchy Kale, Almond, and Pear Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Blend all vinaigrette ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed and…

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