It’s easy to be bamboozled by choice but massage is basically divided into two therapeutic groups: hard-core and soft-core. Descriptions of styles can sound so same-same, with therapists offering a fusion of techniques. Search for a soft-core practitioner who seems caring, and a hard-core one who presents professionally. It helps to know a little musculoskeletal [...]
What began as a simple journey of self-discovery to improve throat and voice problems on stage led Australian actor Frederick Alexander to develop a unique treatment for rehabilitation, pain and stress relief. The Alexander Technique is now one of many alternative therapies used by an increasing number of people throughout the world. Since its inception [...]
All three of my children have severe nut allergies. Between them, they are allergic to peanuts, cashews, walnuts and pistachio nuts. They are also allergic to sesame seeds, chickpeas and hay. Their reactions vary from anaphylactic to rashes. We carry an EpiPen and Zyrtec with us everywhere. As our children are still quite young, we [...]
Asthma is a condition that involves sensitive airways and it affects people of all ages. Various triggers can cause the airways to become inflamed or filled with excess mucus, or the muscles around the airways can spasm, causing bronchoconstriction. One in ten people in Australia have been diagnosed with asthma. Managing your asthma requires a [...]
Allergies to certain foods are becoming more common throughout the world and are most apparent during the early years of life. Children are at a greater risk of having major reactions to foods, particularly if another family member has an allergic disease, so it is important to be able to recognise food allergies and have [...]
Recently, whilst watching Channel Nine’s The Voice, you may have noticed the distinctive scarring on Seal’s face. Contrary to popular belief these were not caused by being kissed by a rose, nor his time as an architect, but rather by a serious medical condition called lupus. Lupus, Latin for wolf, is an autoimmune condition that [...]
Remember the days of the old school yard? We used to laugh a lot, and jump rope. Jump rope, the much loved childhood playtime activity seems to have been forgotten from most adult exercise regimes. Jump Rope for Heart, the fundraising initiative of the Heart Foundation, is turning 30 this year. However, with a myriad [...]
We’ve been told countless times to monitor our fat and cholesterol intake to ward of extra kilos and reduce our risk of heart disease and stroke. Surely, this just means limiting fatty meats, fried foods, and take-away, right? Well, yes, these are good suggestions, but, it’s worth understanding a bit more about the role of [...]
As you know, I have just joined the team at health.com.au. I’m very excited about their team and look forward to being able to help and change peoples lives through the various products, health information and services we have available online. So why health.com.au for me? Firstly, easy process online. I can make my own [...]
Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is a common condition affecting 12-15% of the population with the incidence rising to 35-45% in people with allergic rhinitis aka hay fever and soaring to 90% in those with regular asthma. However, even with these groups (hay fever and asthma sufferers) removed the incidence remains at 3-10% so it is likely [...]
