Stress management techniques can make all the difference by Bee Osborne
By Bee Osborne, Naturopath With the Bureau of Statistics revealing 75% of Australians experience stress related health effects, it is clear that stress has become a part of the modern human experience. Of those polled 51% said they were not seeking help to address their stress and the most common coping mechanism for stress […]
How Traditional Chinese Medicine can support your mental health by Joshua Leishman
By Joshua Leishman, Acupuncturist It is estimated that one in five Australians – roughly five million people – have suffered from mental health issues over the past year. Mental illnesses are far more than feeling sad or stressed, as they can have debilitating effects on our cognition and emotional balance, but conventional medications often have […]
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mental health by Alexandra Preston
Written by Alexandra Preston A common view of depression and anxiety is that they are purely biological, caused by a chemical imbalance. However, psychological trauma can play a key role in their development. Stressful life events are more closely associated with the onset of depression than genetics, and a survey of over 22,000 people […]
Sleep Awareness Week 2018 by Bec Farah
Written by Bec Farah, Naturopath The 1st to 7th October is Sleep Awareness Week and here at The Health Lodge we are excited to share with you the benefits and tips on how to get well-rested nights sleep. There’s nothing better than waking up refreshed and ready to take on the day! The Sleep Health […]
Moving Forward from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by Alexandra Preston
Written by Alexandra Preston Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition where our natural response to threat is constantly heightened. It is characterised by recurrent flashbacks, including nightmares; avoidance of reminders; and emotional over-reactivity. Any traumatic event can trigger it, such as the death of a loved one or domestic violence. As PTSD can be […]
How adrenal stress can impact thyroid function by Alexandra Preston and Reine DuBois
Written by Alexandra Preston and Reine DuBois. Featuring Kristin Zanotti and Phil Baxter. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of our throats. It contributes to a wide range of physical and mental processes, including weight control, mood, cognition, and menstruation. The Australian Thyroid Foundation lists the causes of […]
Trauma: The Root Cause of Chronic Disease? By Emily Holler
By Emily Holler We all experience trauma in our lives. It fairly unavoidable as a human being. Even the act of being born is a potentially traumatic experience. But what happens when the trauma we experience is severe and frequent? How does this affect us in the long term? Could intense trauma actually be one […]
Heavy Metal Toxicity: An Emerging Health Threat by Emily Holler
By Emily Holler Heavy metals are naturally found in nature, but if they build up too much in our body they can become toxic and inflammatory. Modern industrial practices have increased heavy metals in our environment over the past one hundred years and our exposure has increased exponentially. A prime example is lead based paint, […]