An Approach to Treating Mental Health using Acupuncture by Becky Martin
AN APPROACH TO TREATING MENTAL HEALTH USING ACUPUNCTURE with Becky Martin Acupuncture has the ability to access the body’s nervous system, creating a balance between the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis, activating the parasympathetic nervous system and creating a balance with an over activated sympathetic nervous system response. This is a fantastic tool because, although sessions often do […]
Blood Sugar and Mental Health by Jessie Johns
BLOOD SUGAR AND MENTAL HEALTH with Jessie Johns Balancing Blood Sugar Levels: The Key to Optimal Mental Health Regardless of your age, gender, or diabetes status, maintaining stable blood sugar levels is essential for your overall health. It’s the conductor of your metabolic symphony, the guardian of your mental health, and the regulator of your […]
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 […]
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 […]