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Good Night, Sleep Tight…Simple Tips for Better Sleep

Good Night, Sleep Tight…Simple Tips for Better Sleep

Sleep deprivation is wide spread amongst Australians, with research by the Sleep Health Foundation finding up to 45% of adults don’t sleep enough or have poor quality sleep that can leave them irritable and exhausted the next day. Poor sleep can impact not only your ability to concentrate, think and

Nutrient Requirements for a Healthy Pregnancy

Nutrient Requirements for a Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy and breastfeeding places an increased demand on a mother’s nutrition. A recent study (Australian Longitudinal study on Women’s Health) has shown that only 50% of pregnant women adhere to the recommended intake of fruit and even fewer achieved the recommended intake of other food groups. D

6 Ways to Combat Morning Sickness

6 Ways to Combat Morning Sickness

Up to two thirds of pregnant women experience some form of morning sickness during pregnancy. High levels of hormones, variations in blood pressure and immense physical changes can all contribute to a woman being nauseous, vomiting and even feeling depressed in her first trimester. Morning…

How to Defeat Hay Fever this Spring

How to Defeat Hay Fever this Spring

Hay fever or allergic rhinitis can be debilitating for sufferers, if not managed well. According to the Australian health and Welfare report one in five (20%) of Australians suffer from hay fever. Reducing exposure to allergens like pollen, dust mites, and air pollutants as well as taking…

What's the Deal with Vitamin D?

What's the Deal with Vitamin D?

Studies have shown that around one third of Australia’s population is Vitamin D deficient, and around 75% of us have suboptimal levels, with current consensus that levels be above 50nmol/L.

Taking Care of Your Skin in the Winter

Taking Care of Your Skin in the Winter

As winter sets in, the cold dry air can wreak havoc on our skin. The thin layer of oil that traps moisture in the skin is easily lost, causing small cracks to appear in the skin barrier. Skin can become exceptionally dry and cracked which may lead it to start itching.

6 Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat

6 Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat

Sore throats can be caused by infections from bacteria or viruses, allergies flaring up or at times environmental factors like voice strain or dry air. Most sore throats are viral and will resolve on their own within a week or sooner if using some of the measures below.