You may have heard that many practitioners and companies around the world are embracing video technology to assist them to continue to provide services to their clients. I have been working hard lately to ensure this is also a viable option for many of you at this time.

Many people often present with what we call 'Sympathetic Dominance' - an overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system which over time can have an enormous impact on our health and contribute too many of the illnesses of modern living. Things like worry, anxiety, fatigue, digestive issues, poor immunity, hormonal dysfunction and insomnia are some examples.

Photobiomodulation is the process of using light (usually red light / near infrared light or infrared) to assist promoting and accelerating the body’s natural healing mechanisms. The light energy is converted into cellular energy, feuling the body's cells to work more effectively in the healing process.

I have been in practice for 16 years now and over the years I have seen many people suffering from conditions brought on by the mismatch between how we are living today and the way of life our genes are encoded for. I’ve realised along with many of my colleagues that managing these illnesses is becoming more complex. Many clients come in with ailments affecting multiple systems highlighting the need for more integrated approaches.

As we all know life is full of unknowns, but you can take simple and practical steps now to be ready for life at any age. Currently 15% of the Australian population are aged 65 and over, and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that this will increase to 22% by 2056.1 This increase in the age of the population puts additional strain on the government to provide care for older Australians.2

While pain can be beneficial by letting us know when our body is injured or in danger, pain can take on a more sinister role where the signals don't appear to be of any benefit at all. We see this particularly in chronic pain, some autoimmune issues and also pain with a psychological component.

I recently got back from Wellington NZ where I attended a conference with the Australian College of Environmental and Nutritional Medicine. This is the course that GP's do to become integrated doctors - ie those specialising in conventional and natural /nutritional medicine.

The course included topics on gut health, allergies, diet, toxins and functional pathology. There was lots of great information so in this newsletter I thought I would share some of the highlights, the "gold nuggets" to good health which may also help you win a health trivia night!

Read more for a discussion on “Reactive muscles” and why they often lead to recurrent injuries despite our best efforts of strengthening and rehabilitation.  

64% of Australians aged 15 years and over had participated in sport or physical recreation at least once within the last 12 months.

Many of my new clients are surprised to learn that their muscular system plays two key roles. The first, and obvious role is to allow us to move. The second less obvious role is for protection. Read on to find out more about how muscular protection can be a key trigger for exercise related injuries..

A recent survey of more than 10,000 Australian women found 40% have been professionally diagnosed with depression or anxiety. 

It’s clear that we have a significant problem…

Anxiety is quickly becoming a major issue particularly for women aged 18-35. Often with anxiety we just assume that there must some sort of psychological trigger. But is there something else going on?

What is happiness posture? In this post we explore happiness and posture and how the two are inextricably linked...

Fatigue or ongoing tiredness is one of the most common complaints that people ask me for help with. In fact, data shows that up to 25% of patients in primary care suffer from prolonged fatigue. These findings would be less concerning if conventional medicine had better tools to deal with this common symptom. 

Whilst there are a large number of drivers of fatigue, many of the insults affect the same biological pathways. So irrespective of the actual driver building a good foundation for the body as a support to restore normal energy is vital. Read on for more...

A long awaited study has provided more evidence that NET really does change the way your brain responds to stress and trauma.
People often experience symptoms of PTSD such as anxiety, stress, and fear from traumatic life events. “The results of this study were really quite dramatic,” said principal investigator Daniel Monti, M.D., MBA, and Director of the Marcus Institute.

Read on for an interesting summary of the results.

Within our brain are 3 distinctive parts. These parts represent 3 phases of our brain evolution and are necessary to our ability to adapt and thrive. Find out more about how these "3 Brains" function and how you can manage them more effectively to enjoy good health and the ability to thrive!

 "Why should we look after our spine?"

I think for most of us the feeling of wellness is worth striving for. It does require time and effort but the reward is worth it. I find having a well adjusted spine is an integral component to feeling well when combined with good nutrition, exercise, proper rest and mental wellbeing.
 

The more stress we feel, the less we can connect with the things that are going on around us and the more we focus on just running our own agenda. Tempers, patience and manners often end up out the window this time of the year as a result!

There is a lot of research going on at the moment about how much the body can influence the mind. I went to a seminar on the weekend about this and I wanted to share some of the recent findings with you...

Make 2016 your best year yet! We discuss some key strategies to help you ensure your New Years Resolutions can become new habits rather than a 2 week trial.

Is there is a gap between where you want to be in your life financially, and where you are right now? If so, do you know you may have predetermined “money ceiling?”