While the stigma around mental disorders is slowly starting to shift, an Australian Bureau of Statistics National Survey found that around 65% of people experiencing mental health illnesses didn’t seek assistance. This is astounding given counsellors and psychologists can provide a safe environment for individuals, couples and families to share their thoughts and feelings free […]
When we hear the words “acupuncture treatment” we immediately think of tiny needles going inside our body! That thought alone is enough to scare most of us and make us turn away. Although, like overcoming every other uncertainty, we have to educate ourselves and review the benefits of traditional practices. We have thus gathered […]
Back pain, is the bane of anyone’s existence. You’re not alone, it’s so common in fact that over 40 million Aussies report back pain-related problems. Back pain is often caused by deactivated or weak muscle groups, stiff muscles, hip flexor tightness, postural-related issues, or a combination of all of the above. To help, Avaana has […]
tStarting a meditation habit can sound intimidating to anyone, but what if we told you that healing meditation can be a simple, gentle practice that you can do anytime, anywhere? And that you’ll finish your session feeling calmer and happier? And that the feeling will last all day? Sounds like a win-win to us! The […]
When a friend or loved one is physically ill or injured, we don’t brand them ‘worthless’ or ‘incompetent’. We don’t tell them “There’s nothing wrong with you”, “it’s all in your head” or “You’re making it up”. Instead, we support them and don’t blink an eye at the thought of them seeing a doctor or […]
When we’re in pain, unwell or not quite right, most of us head straight to the medicine cabinet. We treat the symptoms and feel ‘okay’ again, but we don’t address the root of the problem. Instead of choosing a quick fix next time you’re unwell, try acupuncture for a remedy that cures the cause of […]
An apple a day keeps the doctor away… or does it? With so much information on food and nutrition online, it’s difficult to know who and what to trust. What food is actually good for us? What foods should we be avoiding? Is dark chocolate good for you? Dietitian vs nutritionist – where do I […]
It’s 7 a.m. and your alarm clock goes off. You roll out of bed, hop in the shower, head to work and go about your day as usual. You repeat these events over and over again without stopping to ‘smell the flowers’. Sound familiar? This is a common example of being mindless in your everyday […]
No kidding, the traditional medicine of Ayurveda is over 5000 years ago at this point! Hard to comprehend, isn’t it? But with the emerging focus on prevention and mind-body synergy, learning about the different Ayurveda doshas can be extremely useful in helping in finding the best ayurvedic food. Read more to find out how the different […]
FOMO, or the ‘fear of missing out’, has become a staple in our conversations and thought processes. That should come as no surprise to most. In this social media age, we want so desperately to be seen and to be heard (and to be seen the most and heard the clearest even if it means […]
