3 clinics across Leura, Springwood
and Winston Hills
How Risky?There is a high level of community concern about getting sick with COVID-19. This is totally reasonable considering the saturation coverage on all news outlets. It is clear from the actions of many that they are very concerned about their health safety and that of their family. So I thought that I would offer […]
You MUST read this! I have been keeping an eye on the developments of the last month and the common theme is that we don’t know enough to be able to give accurate advise about how easy it is to catch and what the health impacts are. There are a few common themes that are health […]
Wet weather = MouldRain has been welcomeA new focus that is a timely reminder of the health effects of the recent heavy rain. The continuing high humidity has resulted in very slow dry out of the dampness that followed the heavy rain. Many of us had water enter our houses. The continuing very welcome rain […]
Smoke and Dust in the Air = Lung StressThe recent fires and concurrent dust storms have have stressed our lungs, even if we are not fully aware of this. There is undisputed impact on the lungs when we breathe in small particles ( particulates ) that cause damage to the tissues and long term negative […]
How a Medication Addiction Crisis has changed attitudesThe opioid crisis in the US has opened up a discussion about treatment options and the role of mood in the perception of pain. How we treat the individual is a pivotal element of this conversation. The Opioid addictive use is greatest in the regions most affected by […]
Councelling can help you feel better Signs that therapy could be good for you(Adapted from an article written by Marcus Andrews) Do these statements sound familiar to you? “I don’t need counselling.” “It’s not that serious. I can handle it by myself.” “I’m fine! It’s my partner who needs therapy.” Despite what we tend to say aloud, perhaps you’ve […]
Sun plus Skin = SulphateSulphate is made in the skin and blood by the body from sulphide using the energy from the sun. Skin based Nitric Oxide ( Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase, eNOS, performs the magic! Your skin is a solar powered battery!Sun and heart healthSunlight decreases heart disease??An interesting finding from 1996, is that increasing […]
Is organic food a scam? Why would you spend the extra on organic food? Is there a payback in your future or even in the very near term? The short answer is, YES! If this is the case let’s look into the science and stats behind the assertion that Organic food could be your MOST […]
A treadmill stress test was used Could exercise save your life?Dr Wael Jaber at the Cleveland Clinic has conducted a significant study with 122,007 patients over 23yrs. 1991 to 2014.The analysis of the outcomes and health of the participants over the full period showed an 500% reduction in risk between the least and most fit individuals.The […]
There is a key to learning and memoryPersonal meaning – your golden key to memoryThe brain contains a meaning network of neurones. They need to be activated to create a long term memory. – There you know it all now! There has been a vast amount of study that highlights the value of meaning in survival […]