Long term antidepressant use can disrupt many areas of the body, for example, the health of the liver, hormonal balance, kidney health, the emotions and the nervous system. When an artificial substance is removed or weaned from the body, such as in your case the anti-depressant this can have a strong effect on the bodies […]

Did you know regular exercise helps maintain good physical and mental health? 30 minutes a day is all you need to reset your attitude. When you go for a walk it’s not just your body that benefits. Here are some great reasons for walking that confirms that walking will create and maintain a healthy mind. […]

My personal experience of Yin Yoga is a deep, enriching, unravelling of the unconscious spirit and concious physical body. It is a unique healing modality which allows me to start to re-balance my nervous system by breathing and letting go into the pose and staying there releasing, unravelling, restoring and repairing in the space. Yin […]

Tryptophan (5HTP) is a supplement used successfully by many individuals to stabilise moods and improve nervous system function due to its effect on raising serotonin (the happy hormone) levels in the brain. This amino acid is indicated in cases of anxiety, mild depression, for pain relief, fibromyalgia, migraine, insomnia, mania, stress or obsessive compulsive disorder. […]

Most diseases begin in the gut! Why is this so? Gut health is the hub of the body, it is the place where health starts. If you can improve gut health you can improve overall health and wellbeing. Diet and lifestyle play such a huge role in the health of our nervous system, energy and […]

If you are a sufferer of depression you are not alone. According to Beyond Blue… One in four young people experiences a mental health condition and suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 24. For Men, almost seven people die by suicide each day in Australia. Five of these are […]

Dyslexia is a specific disorder of reading, writing and spelling and affects many school age children. Those with Dyslexia experience delayed nerve conduction and have poor sensory integration and motor movements. There is a timing problem between observation and reaction time. Many children with Dyslexia also experience nervousness, agitation and irritation in the class room […]

Musculoskeletal injuries such as a torn ligament or muscle, aches, pains and inflammation can be debilitating conditions if left unaddressed. Long term therapy is essential in ensuring healthy repair so that further complications are not experienced in the future. Damage to the muscles due to sporting injuries take time to heal, be patient and remember […]

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of Anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and intrusive thoughts and compulsive, time-consuming behaviors that shape and sometimes dominate a person’s life. The OCD patient is often aware that these thoughts and behaviors are irrational. This condition is often exacerbated by underlying nervous symptoms such as anxiety or depression. SYMPTOMS […]

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS? Essential oils are the volatile substances that a plant owes its odour and flavour to and are often referred to as the soul or the hormones of the plant. Essential oils are found in different parts of plants (leaves, flowers, bark, fruit etc.). For example Lavender essential oil is obtained from […]