Navigating the world of vestibular disorders
You might remember in 2022’s September issue that I shared my experience with the vestibular disorder BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), as part of...
What is fermentation?
Part 1 – Fermented Foods
Fermentation is a natural process where microorganisms (bacteria and yeast) break carbohydrates down into acid and/or alcohol. Fermentation essentially breaks...
Are you searching for a solution to back pain?
Back pain is common. 80% of us will suffer with it at some time.
What solutions are out there?
Panadol is common, as is ibuprofen. Heat...
Happy Heads to lend a helping hand
Happy Heads is a new local mental health service run by cousins Roz Dawson and Therese Cameron — two passionate individuals wanting to improve...
Can you pass the old man test?
“Can you pass the old-man-test?” asks a cheeky, muscled-up personal trainer on YouTube. Let’s just call him Chad. Of course, none of us even...
Keeping reading accessible for people with dementia
In 2022 almost 490,000 Australians were living with dementia and over 1.6 million people were involved in the care of someone with dementia. Dementia...
Self-care – is it just a catchphrase?
It seems that since COVID-19 has been around, that the term 'self-care' has been the catchphrase du jour. The concept of self-care has actually...
I’m so dizzy, my head is spinning
I think most of us take a fully functioning body for granted. We don’t appreciate when our lower back doesn’t ache, or when we...
Leave teeth whitening to your dentist
The thought of having anyone but a dental professional perform any procedure to my teeth makes me cringe, but the rise in shopping centre...
What to drink during party season!
Christmas is fast approaching and along with the festive season comes sun and parties. The quest for this season’s thirst quenching and refreshing grown-up...
Have COVID and need to go to hospital?
One of the things I’ve always struggled with as a parent is how to judge when your sick child is sick enough to need...
Maxine’s constructive conversation starter in the wake of grief
Content warning: suicide
Maxine Aitken lost her son Adam to suicide at the start of 2022. Driven by a need to ease the tragedy of...
