Supporting psychological wellbeing through a deep connection with our natural environments by Simon DuBois
SUPPORTING PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING THROUGH A DEEP CONNECTION WITH OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS with Simon DuBois I’ve been fortunate enough to embark on an incredibly enlightening and enriching journey lately. My latest venture has led me deep into the realm of nature connectedness – a concept also known as forest bathing and Shinrin-yoku. This deepening voyage commenced […]
In Sickness and In Health by Reine DuBois
By Reine DuBois, Clinical Director & Integrative Naturopath In sickness and in health, a vow shared in devotion and love, signifying the commitment to honour and support another through the ever-evolving phases of life. This vow, uttered to another, reminds us that life is a collaborative endeavour which can be enriched when the experience and […]
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 […]
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 […]
How chronic illness effects mental health by Simon DuBois
Written by Simon DuBois, Psychologist Being under the load of a chronic health issue is emotionally and psychologically stressful in the extreme. It creates a lot of uncertainty and fear about how we will cope. Our brains have been designed over millions of years to identify and ward off threats, but it really struggles […]