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 […]
Deep Breathing Exercise Video
Remedial Massage Therapist and Lymphoedema Therapist Kuniko Tanaka guides us in a deep breathing exercise to help our body calm down and relax. During these unprecedented times our stress levels might be through the roof. Some may have to work from home. For others their hours have been reduced or unfortunately have been stood down. […]
Need Immune Support?
Are you worried about staying well and fighting fit? Are you wondering how you can support your immune system? Our Naturopathic team at Hills Natural Health Centre can help. We are offering 15 min Acute Naturopathic consultations to help boost your immunity and reduce your chances of getting sick. These can be conducted either in […]
Have you been diagnosed with Lymphoedema?
Lymphoedema first of all needs to be diagnosed correctly by a medical practitioner who has knowledge in this area. The diagnosis of Lymphoedema is simply overwhelming. There is a lot to take in and many questions to ask. What is it? Why is bandaging important? Should I wear a garment and when should I start wearing […]
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a specific condition where nerves or blood vessels between the collar bone and first rib are compressed causing pain in the shoulder and neck and/or numbness down the arm. The main types of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome include:Neurogenic (Neurological) – compression of the brachial plexus that come out from nerves in the […]
Headaches, migraines or neck pain?
End of year is coming up and school and uni exams are here! Students begin their ATAR exams this week! Those who are sitting with heads down, studying for long periods of time, can be experiencing headaches, migraines and or neck pain and/or stiffness. But fear not, here are some easy tips for managing that pain […]
WA Mental Health Week
Raising awareness and removing the stigma surrounding mental health is an important part of supporting the mental health aspect within ourselves and for those around us. It is also important for creating a healthy society. However, to look at mental health on its own or as a single part, without factoring in the whole person, […]
Winter is Coming!
Winter has well and truly arrived here in Glen Forrest. The foggy mornings are becoming more frequent and its getting harder to get out of bed when it is cold. For many reading this, you have already been spending many days chopping wood for your fires, clearing property breaks and tending to horses. You may […]