Exercise and cancer treatment Exercise can help you manage through your cancer treatment Every 4 minutes someone in Australia is diagnosed with cancer. Only 1 in 10 of these people with will exercise enough during and after their treatment (3). There are many studies showing the benefits of exercise for people with a…
Exercising during winter: 5 helpful hints on how to continue moving while braving the cold We all know how hard it is to get moving when winter hits. The days get shorter, the nights get colder and your body starts craving all this food! Needless to say, staying motivated to continue your daily…
If you have a body ache or pain,such as back, neck or knee pain, what pain medication should you use? Pain Medication Options There are many types of pain medication. In general all pain medications are referred to as ‘analgesics’. Some analgesics are better for a particular problem then another. With all…
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a drug free and non-invasive form of pain relief commonly used during labour. TENS works by sending electrical impulses through the skin to the nerves, which is thought to reduce the brain’s perception of pain by altering the warning signals received from the uterus, cervix and vagina. It is…
Wrist pain in pregnancy? Find out why this happens and what you can do about it. What’s going on? Wrist pain in pregnancy is commonly caused by irritation of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist. This is also referred to as “carpal tunnel syndrome”. Pain is often felt at the front…
Baby wraps and slings are a popular method of holding your baby or toddler while you are up and about and can have several benefits for both you and your baby. Baby-wearing can facilitate parent-child bonding through closeness and touch, allow your hands to be free to complete other tasks, and may even help with…
Going to the bathroom to open your bowels after birth for the first time can be a worrisome prospect for many new mothers. One of the reasons for this is the lack of knowledge and information available on the topic, it’s not something many friends or family talk about, or share their experiences of! Thanks…
Recover after the birth of your baby Swelling and bruising around the vaginal area, with or without stitches in the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) can cause discomfort following a vaginal birth or attempted vaginal birth. It is important to recover after your babies birth, look after your body during…
“Mind the Bump” Useful Resources for Enhancing Wellbeing During and After Pregnancy Pregnancy has a profound effect on your body and is responsible for a number of changes physically, though many women are surprised at the changes they face emotionally during this time in their life. “Mind the Bump” is the first mental health…
Out on my morning run this morning I couldn’t help to notice that all the regular running tracks are full of runners of all shapes, sizes, ages and experience, which is great. But with people changing their exercise regimes due to the closing of gyms and sports this could lead to new stress and…
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