8 Health Tips to Survive the Holiday Season
The holiday season has officially arrived and at this time of year, the healthy habits we practice routinely seem to take a backseat. It’s easy to engage in over-eating and indulging at social events, forget about moving our body and ditch the simple, healthy habits that make us thrive. So how can you stay in […]
Deformational Plagiocephaly
What is Deformational Plagiocephaly (DP)? Deformational Plagiocephaly (DP) (also known as positional plagiocephaly, or flattening of the head) is an increasingly common condition in infants since the “Back to Sleep” program was initiated to help combat SIDS. • Children tend to grow out of DP as they spend less time lying down• Incidence has been […]
Allergies: Could your gut be to blame?
More than 70% of your immune system lies in your gastrointestinal tract with trillions of gut microbes involved in regulating immune responses on a day-to-day basis. Altered gut health can have a huge influence on how we react to allergens and if your struggle with allergies is pushing you to your limit, it’s time to […]
How Does Dry Needling Work? Video
Principal Chiropractor, Dr Ryan Yiap, explains in a short video how exactly does dry needling work. There has been a lot of evidence showing the effectiveness of dry needling to help with trigger points or “knots” in the muscles. But many people ask how exactly does dry needling work. To understand that we need to […]
The Role Cortisol Plays In Weight Gain
Did you ever think that Cortisol, a steroid hormone, may be responsible for your excess and stubborn kilos? Stress is a part of our everyday lives, it’s a natural body response that in small amounts is actually beneficial for the body, challenging and helping us adapt on a physical and emotional level. We are lucky […]
Can Hair loss be caused by Autoimmune Disease?
Males and females can both be affected by hair loss which may be caused by a number of different factors. Otherwise known as alopecia, losing hair affects approximately 2% of the population and can be classified as alopecia areata (patches/areas of hair loss) or alopecia totalis (complete hair loss). Alopecia can be very distressing for […]
TCM Acupuncture Vs Dry Needling Video
Principal Chiropractor, Dr Ryan Yiap, explains in a short video the difference between (TCM) traditional chinese acupuncture vs dry needling. Many times when people come in to say that they’ve already had some acupuncture the follow up question is, “Was that traditional chinese medicine acupuncture or dry needling?” They would then have a look of […]
Thyroid Dysfunction: 10 Common Signs
There are approximately 60,000 new cases of thyroid diagnosed each year within Australia with statistics revealing that 1 in 8 women will experience thyroid-related issues in their lifetime. These figures are staggering and are increasing every year. Thyroid disorders are the most commonly underdiagnosed medical conditions today with some individualsunaware they even have the condition. […]
Pyroluria: The Hidden Cause of Anxiety and Depression?
Let’s understand how Pyroluria may be the root cause behind mental, emotional and behavioural issues. What is Pyroluria? Pyroluria is an abnormality in the body’s biochemistry which results in the overproduction of pyrrole molecules. The cause is not fully understood, however, it is believed that pyroluria is a genetic condition in which the body has […]
Environmental Toxins Overload
Are environmental toxins the ROOT cause of your health decline? How do you protect yourself from ongoing exposures, read on to find out HOW! Each day we are exposed to an unprecedented number of toxins, including heavy metals, pesticides, micro-plastics, industrial chemicals and food additives. We can find them in our cleaning products, our personal […]