It isn't often that we come across anything other than hype in the world of diet. Every month there is this diet and that diet and this exercise regime and that exercise regime. After a while, even we find it difficult to wade our way through the mire of information and misinformation, of which the latter is far too frequent. However, a recent ABC radio podcast had us paying full attention. Read More...

Tags: allergies, asthma, sugar, food fibre, carbohydrates, protein, fat

A recent Danish study linked Vitamin D deficiency with poor T Cell activation. T cells are the immune system's natural killer cells, that fight infection. If deficient in Vitamin D your immunity will be impaired. Aa recent conversation with a local GP revealed that a significant number of his patients (male and female) are Vitamin D deficient. What are we to make of this? Read More...

Tags: vitamins, immune system, allergies

And you thought drinking water was just to quench your thirst. OK! We all know that drinking water is very important for our body. But did you know that there are a raft of other reasons to keep up you water intake. Read More...

Tags: water, headaches, back pain, joint pain, kidneys, IBS

High fibre diets deliver more than just fibre into your diet. According to a recent segment (15 April) on ABC Catalyst vegetable fibre has before unknown qualities that can assist the auto immune system to fight off such diseases as asthma, allergies and arthritis, By increasing our daily intake of fibre we assist the digestive system in its important work. Read More...

Tags: food fibre, immune system, allergies, arhtritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Audrey has just completed a dry needling course for Myofascial Trigger Point treatments. If you would like to know more and or make enquiries about when, why and how simply call Audrey. Read More...

Tags: Back pain, sports injuries