Intermittent Fasting
I have a history of skipping breakfast or at least feeling disinclined to eat in the morning. At a certain stage, I started to trust this and often pushed back my first meal to 10, 11 or even 12 O’clock … Continued
Positional Release
Positional release is a technique that is also referred to as ‘strain counter-strain’ which means that it involves positioning muscles in a shortened, relaxed position in order to restore their natural function. The great thing about that is that it means … Continued
Massage for Depression
Depression is a mental health condition in which a person experiences long periods of intense negative feelings. Almost everyone experiences sadness, bad moods or feels low from time to time however the important difference with depression is the intensity and … Continued
Massage for the Serratus Anterior Muscle
General Information about the Serratus Anterior The Serratus Anterior (SA) is sometimes known as the “Boxer’s Muscle” as it is well developed on boxers since it stabilises the shoulder blade (scapula) when landing a punch. The word serratus refers to … Continued
The Benefits of Massage
Massage has been shown to have the following benefits: Reduction of anxiety and depression Reduction of muscle tension Increased circulation Improved skin tone Stimulation of the lymphatic system Reduction of stress hormones (Adrenaline, Norepinephrine and Cortisol) Increased range of motion in joints Increased … Continued
Massage for Insomnia
Insomnia is not classified as a disease itself, it is rather thought of as a symptom of other issues. Roughly one third of people will experience insomnia on occasion whilst closer to 5 percent of people will actually need some … Continued
Massage for Digestive System Health, Disorders & Problems
Massage can be an easy and excellent way to assist in restoring the balanced and harmonious function of your digestive system. Many people in more modern times are suffering various forms of digestive disorders and problems such as: IBS (Irritable … Continued
Natural Anti Inflammatory Foods
Inflammation is frequently associated with chronic illness and so it makes sense for use to put some effort into pro-actively consuming foods that promote a decrease in inflammation. Many of these foods are common but you may not be having … Continued
Hicaps vs Healthpoint
I’ve been meaning to write about this since I did my own set-up recently so here goes. As far as I’m aware, there are two ways of providing live private health fund rebates and estimates at the point of sale: Hicaps … Continued
Setting Up Healthpoint Without Using a Phone Line
In this article I will teach you how to use Healthpoint for private health fund claims without having to install a phone line (landline). Essentially what we are doing is fooling the Healthpoint device into thinking that is connected to … Continued