Health & Wellbeing

By Dr Nicholas Altuneg In today’s digital age, where screens dominate both learning and leisure, a new concern is emerging among families and kids – the rise of Myopia, commonly …

By Carin Clegg – Accredited Practising Dietitian At this time of year there are celebrations galore and the social norm is to indulge. But with most of us trying to …

Dr Carly Walker–Smith You walk into the forest; as you look around, you notice the deep greens of the foliage on the forest floor, the velvety browns of the leaf …

By Carin Clegg, Paediatric Dietitian and Fitness Professional In clinic, I see many people who have already taken foods out of their diet without the expertise of an Accredited Practising …

By Louise Hurley For many women, the pelvic floor is an often overlooked and underappreciated part of the body. However, understanding its importance and incorporating pelvic floor exercises into our …

By Dr Baz Ghafourian As the windows to our vision, the eyes are an ironically overlooked organ when it comes to nutrition. We have all heard that eating carrots helps …

By ZOE PAPADATOS, ACUPUNCTURIST and CHINESE HERBALIST Perimenopause, often referred to as the “transition to menopause”, is a natural and inevitable stage in a woman’s life, during which as woman’s …

By Amy Stitt The Central Coast boasts stunning beaches and landscapes where you can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle. However, like many coastal areas, it is susceptible to a common nuisance …

Father’s Day is just around the corner and is a time to celebrate the contributions and influence of fathers in our lives. It is also a time to highlight the …

By Alexandra Wilson (AMHSW; CSW; MAASW; BSW Usyd) Unpleasant emotions are, well…unpleasant! Fear, sadness, hurt, pain, shame, loneliness etc can all feel horrible and trigger strong urges to try to …