Shining light on dementia and traumatic brain injury by Sam Gill
Written by Sam Gill We often take our health and independence for granted, but for many thousands of Australians affected by neurological disease or injury, even tasks such as making a cup of tea or remembering their way around a supermarket can be a distant dream. Dementia Australia estimates that there were 436,366 Australians […]
Your body is more than a temple – It’s a Healthcare System by Hannah Hempenstall
Written by Hannah Hempenstall, Wellness Writer Ask the average Australian if they’re healthy and most will answer yes. But in the past 15 years, our intake of fruit and vegetables has declined. In fact, according to the Heart Foundation, we have a 92.9% inadequate intake of veg. [1] These statistics skim the surface but […]
Hashimoto’s and Grave’s Disease: Two Sides of One Coin by Alexandra Preston
Written by Alexandra Preston Hashimoto’s disease and Grave’s disease are both conditions where the immune system damages the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland that helps regulate metabolism. This is known as autoimmunity (auto = “self”). Grave’s disease features an overactive thyroid, and commonly causes heat intolerance, nervousness, fatigue, weight loss, and heart palpitations. Hashimoto’s disease […]
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 […]
Mould Toxicity: The Problems and the Solutions by Reine DuBois and Alexandra Preston
By Reine DuBois and Alexandra Preston Australia is a land of flood and fire, but your home does not have to be swept away by floods to be a problem. Left alone, water damage can create fertile ground for toxic mould, a cause of many chronic illnesses far more common than we think. Although […]
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, […]