Have you often wondered what all the hype is lately with Coconut oil and how to implement it into your cooking? Below I will try to break down the benefits of cooking with coconut oil in a nutshell… and hope you gain some healthy insight. When cooking food to high temperatures, more often than not, you run the risk of creating heat-induced damage to your food. The oils you choose […]
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Written by Health Point Physiotherapy Did you know that the origins of Pilates date back to World War I where Joseph Pilates, the founder of the method, was placed in an enemy camp on the Isle of Man? There he helped soldiers who were confined to bed by attaching springs above their beds allowing the soldiers to strengthen their arms and legs. The method was then developed further and the […]
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Did you know that cleaning product manufactures are legally not obliged to disclose ingredients? Many of which contain harmful toxins which have not been tested for saftey or their effects on health. Most homes contain an array of toxic products with the average home today containing more chemicals than a typical chemistry lab at the turn of the century! Indoor chemical pollution is recognised as a significant health risk to […]
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We celebrated our son Daniel’s 18th birthday in April 2008 and I can remember thinking ‘how lucky am I’. I had a loving husband, a daughter who was studying Year 11 and planning on pursuing a career in medicine, and a son Daniel who was studying Year 12 at Parade College. Daniel had been experiencing back pain on and off for approximately four months, in which time he sought treatment […]
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In light of Mother’s Day – and supporting what Mother’s Day Classic is about, we decided we needed to highlight how important regular breast checks are, and how easy it is for you to do it yourself. Of course, there’s no alternative to seeking the advice of a trained medical professional, but it’s also a good idea to get to know your own body. Following the three easy steps below […]
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