How do your eyes look in the morning? Puffy or baggy? Many of us don't wake looking refreshed and glowing in the morning. There's a natural...

Have you ever injured your elbow and found you suddenly lose strength in lifting things? Or wake up with a sore elbow and have no...

Does Acupuncture help PMS? (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) Using Acupuncture is a positive support for your body during this time of the month. Let's take a look...

Acupuncture to benefit the face and skin has been reported in Chinese Medical texts for longer than your think. Its not about vanity, but looking...

We have designed a checklist for you to reflect on how you're feeling during this joyful (but stressful) time. It asks some questions to get you thinking...

At Family Wellness Centre we are all for minimising waste and a big question after the BIG DAY is What do I do with Christmas...

Here are 3 Easy tips to get your Nutrition back on track this Summer after a Winter of colds, flus and illness. Its time for...

A nourishing and hearty salad filled with dark leafy greens, vegetables, healthy fats, and protein. Ingredients • 2 cups romaine, roughly chopped • 1 cup...

The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter and winter is behind us for another year. It’s time to dust off that fitness...

Let me ask you a question. How long has it been since you felt good in your body? I mean really good. Are you waiting...

By Linda Funnell-Milner, Functional Nutritionist "I’ve Tried Every Diet and none of them work." Does this sound like you? Losing weight is not always easy...

The immune system is one of the most important systems of the body, and our most important defender against foreign invaders such as viruses and...

Caffeine is a drug. A very useful drug in fact, under specific conditions. How about using it to your advantage in an Endurance Race? It's not such...

Energy & Stamina - they're crucial in getting you over the finish line in any high intensity sport or endurance race. How do you keep...

What if you're NOT an athelete? Can you still successfully compete AND complete in Endurance races? Absolutely. With the help of Carbs...let's take a closer look.

The pain of Plantar Fasciitis is sharp and agonising, with each step producing a sharp stabbing sensation.  In this article we look at some strategies...

Although we know vegetables dramatically improve health, all the mechanisms by which that occurs continues to be studied. It’s becoming clearer exactly how we can...

[perfectpullquote align="full" cite="" link="" color="" class="" size=""]Grief Relief [/perfectpullquote] The triggers for grief are the things we “miss” It's, the walks, the talks, the hugs....

    [perfectpullquote align="full" cite="" link="" color="" class="" size=""]If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. Let’s take a look at the difference between drinking water and...

You might be in the middle of preparing for Coastrek or Oxfam Trailwalker by doing amazing things in your training sessions. Or you might have...

Endurance Training for an event such as Coastrek or Oxfam Trailwalker can unleash a beast within us. We want to achieve great things, that are...

Its common to hear stories of people getting through Endurance events such as Oxfam Trailwalker and Coastrek, telling their war-like stories of getting through it, battle...

You've signed up for an endurance event- great! Your family want to be there for you at your checkpoints as Support Crew - awesome! Then...

Don't we all get a little self-conscious after the Christmas Feasting? Like when we're at the beach... or those shorts don't fit us like they used...

When newbies take on an Endurance race either as a personal goal, New Year's Resolution or as part of an ongoing fitness regime, they can bite...

One of the biggest threats to any endurance race is Blisters. Therefore knowing how to prevent blisters can give you the edge in the race...

You don't know what you want, you have trouble making decision, feel overwhelmed or down right flat when it comes to thinking about the year...

We're definitely in the Swing of Christmas now. For some (including me) - the lead up to that day is filled with overwhelm and we...

Does Acupuncture hurt? This is probably the most common question when it comes to Acupuncture. People have amazing imaginations in conjuring up all kinds of...

Sleep like a baby - How Ridiculous! It's an old saying to "sleep like a baby", but the fact of the matter is the majority...

Tight and tense shoulders is a common complaint at the clinic, with people really battling pain, discomfort and sleeplessness as a result. Rather than suffer...

If you feel guilty about eating chocolate, are a self-confessed chocaholic or struggle with food cravings, this post is for you. I’m a Nutritionist that...

Food Cravings of the unhealthy type can be a HUGE hurdle when it comes to weight loss and fat loss plans. But did you know...

Fascial Pectoralis Stretch for a tight chest The muscle: The Pectoralis is the muscle in the area between  the armpit, beneath the shoulder and above...

Anxiety & Depression rates are growing at an exponential rate these days. Working on your lifestyle habits can help ease the pressures and stress on...

Why does everyone talk about Zinc? Zinc is an essential trace mineral and is one of the most abundant to be found in the body...

Quit Smoking. Its a big breakthrough for anyone. Going back to the beginning, when a person decides to have their first cigarette, they attach a...

Zinc is a trace miners that is essential to many processes in the body. Being aware of the early warning signs of deficiency can help...

It’s hard to lose weight when you’re fighting your genes. For many people, weight loss is a constant battle. They can see that diets work...

“NOBODY IS EXPOSED TO ONE CHEMICAL AT A TIME, RIGHT? WE LIVE IN A SOUP OF CHEMICALS, A SOUP OF TOXIC EXPOSURES” TOXICOLOGIST LINDA BIRNBAUM...

VITAMIN D: Is your Immune System at Risk? Studies have unfortunately shown that at least one in three Australians are deficient in vitamin D. In...

HOW ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE HERBS CAN HELP RELIEVE MIGRAINES Migraines are sometimes unresponsive to medication. People are now looking for other methods to relieve migraine...

Posture can be hard to maintain if we have injury or weakness in our neck, shoulder & back muscles. At work we can get absorbed...

Osteopathic Treatment For Jaw Pain, By: Dr Vanessa Fisher - Osteopath Choose Osteopathic Treatment to Help Relieve Your Symptoms of Jaw Pain The Temporomandibular Joint...

Tongue diagnosis can say a lot about your health. What is your tongue trying to show you? Chinese Medicine states what's happening on the inside...

Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder) is associated with cholelithiasis (Gall Stones) in 98% of cases.  It can leave you with ribside pain, reflux, nausea...

Menopause & Traditional Chinese Medicine Ms G came in presenting with Hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia and spontaneous sweating around her torso. Uncomfortable & embarrassing,...

Lower back pain is a common presentation and Acupuncture is an excellent option for back pain sufferers. Whether you’ve just hurt it or an old...

Sciatica can be very painful when left for too long to develop. A pinched nerve needs releasing as soon as possible to bring relief to...

Constipation: Embarrassing Topic? Or necessary to discuss? It’s not really a popular conversation topic, but studies show that many Australians are not talking about Constipation...

How Technology has contributed to our posture. A large proportion of injuries presented to me in clinic relate to this issue. In the past, most...

BY DR VANESSA FISHER - OSTEOPATH The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that support the pelvic viscera in both men and women....

Sweet Laughs Over 'Hidden Sugar' That Sugar Film by Australian Actor Damon Gameau is for the brave and courageous for two reasons. (1)There's a memorable...

Your Headache could be telling you more than you think. When they’re mild, headaches or migraines can just be an annoyance in the background. At...

Genetic Testing: Want better wellness? Know thyself (genetically!). So you are serious about getting healthy. You take the correct supplements, have a rigorous weekly exercise...

MANAGING FIBROMYALGIA: IS IT POSSIBLE? Fibromyalgia is a condition that can lead to serious daily pain. Some sufferers may find it difficult to even do...

10 EASY WAYS TO INCLUDE THE BENEFITS IN YOUR DAILY EATING PLAN. Most people are  bemused by all the fuss about how good the Mediterranean...

How Acupuncture Can Help Manage Symptoms Of Plantar Fasciitis You have heard that acupuncture has an incredible effect that managing pain. Quite often we think...

The Top 4 Ways Acupuncture Promotes Sleep If you are having difficulty reaching an ideal sleep pattern or fighting insomnia you should strongly consider trying...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Or CTS, Is a Common Problem That Can Cause Significant Discomfort. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS, is a common problem that can...