A whopping two-thirds of Australians are classified as sedentary, which essentially means that most of us end up sitting for far longer than necessary. While you might not feel it right now, being stationary for long periods of time is known to cause major health issues, in addition to creating tightness and strain in your […]
Clinical depression is one of the most universal conditions in the world, but it remains one of the least diagnosed. Depression is surrounded by a cloud of misunderstanding and stigma. One of the biggest reasons for this is a failure to recognize the severity and understand the symptoms of depression. Estimations say 1 million Australians […]
Meditation has been seeing a fast-growing popularity for the last couple of decades. This ancient practice has established itself as a system that supports and strengthens your mental health and general well-being. Numerous studies and research over the last few decades have proven the benefits of mindfulness meditation and it is now well accepted in […]
Do you wake up in the morning with lower back pain? Do you experience tingling sensations or numbness that runs down the back of your leg? You may be one of the 3.7 million Aussies suffering from chronic back pain. Sciatica is one of the most common causes of chronic lower back or nerve leg […]
Reiki is an ancient form of alternative medicine that can trace its roots back to Japan. It can be broken down into two words: ‘rei’ which stands for ‘universal’ and ‘ki’ which is loosely interpreted as ‘life force’ or ‘energy’. Together, reiki stands for the universal energy or life force that is present within and […]
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by anxiety or negativity? Ever feel that you are rushing through your days as if they are a To-Do list? Want the things that once gave you joy don’t have the same effect anymore? It might be time to slow down and delve into the question: What is mindfulness and […]
With all its conveniences, modern life is a minefield of stress. The relentless pursuit of perfection and our never-ending To-Do list requires you to be always on. This can make us feel anxious and overwhelmed. Lately, an increasing number of Australians are swearing by guided meditation as a coping tool and with good reason. In […]
You may not associate meditation or mindfulness with kids. Especially if you’re used to seeing them bouncing around all the time. You may not even think meditation is required at that young age. But reports suggest that one in seven Aussie children suffer from mental health concerns, including ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Mindfulness meditation for […]
When the hunger monster strikes, what choices do you make? And how are those choices affecting your health? If you’ve landed here, you already know that your snacking habits need some improvements and you’re looking for healthier versions of your daily nibbles. So what are healthy snacks and how can we make them more interesting? […]
About the author: Matt Jeffers holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) and has been practising Myotherapy for over 12 years, both in Australia and overseas. Matt owns and is available for consultation at Muscle and Move Myotherapy in Richmond and Camberwell, along with working at AFL club Richmond FC and has recently launched […]
