tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23424900479733197802011-11-29T03:44:45.300-08:00Welcome! Thank you for visiting our blog. Our aim is to bring to you fun and interesting news about health and well-being. We are located in Sydney's CBD and Eastern Suburbs and we'd love to welcome you to visit us for a relaxing Swedish, specialized Pregnancy or deep tissue Remedial massage. Please visit our website for more information: www.sydneyremedialmassage.com.auMelanie Yeohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777033200243606223noreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2342490047973319780.post-6041051197667053342011-07-03T05:57:00.000-07:002011-07-03T06:04:31.781-07:00

Right! Welcome to Part 2 of "Give Winter A Workout!" How would you rate your exercise routine over the past month? Be honest now! So, if you've given in to the couch and comfort foods and feel a bit like our rather rotund, frosty friend above, here is the very fabulous Lisa Brown of Innervate Health and Fitness back to give you some new ideas on how to really get the most out of your exercise

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Winter. Traditionally a time when people start to hibernate, right?! Wrong! It's actually the perfect time to juice up your exercise routine. We have a guest with us for Part 1 of our "Give Winter A Workout!" blogs.... Please make very welcome the fabulous: Lisa Brown. Lisa is the Director of Innervate Health and Fitness. She is a personal trainer, mentor and Cosmopolitan Magazine Trainer. So

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I love Winter in Sydney.... the sky is blue, the air is crisp and when you're out and about in the sunshine looking out over Sydney Harbour or the beach, the world doesn't seem so bad now, does it?! Beats trudging about in the snow, with a multitude of layers, coats, beanies, gloves and scarves.... but, beware: just because the weather seems deceptively pleasant, there are definitely 12 things

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As a little girl, I was made to have weekly trips to see the dentist. I didn't have anything wrong with me per se, but it soon became a regular occurrence and before you knew it, I'd have another blood-soaked piece of cotton to clamp on, a tooth to place beneath my pillow, and of course, the most fun part.... waking up to find that shiny gold coin in place of my tooth! I was told that they

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I don't know about you, but for the majority of people I know, there is only one.... and we definitely wouldn't be here without them. They are the silent pillars of strength and comfort. The nurturers and supporters. Peacemakers, teachers and mentors. Sounding boards, agony aunts, best friends and giver of the best hugs and totally unconditional love. For me, I'm sure that she was thinking

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Righto! After a short seista, I'm back.... My apologies that it's been so long in between blogs.... If you have been following, I know that I promised that I'd touch on what is the optimal amount of sleep one needs... so here it is: The short answer is, while not everybody requires the same amount of sleep, it's suggested that we aim for at least 8 hours of sleep per night. 8 hours!!! I can

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Sleeping is one of the most important things that we can do for our bodies. While sleep deprivation has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, mental illness and even death, the more immediate and noticeable effects include fatigue, daytime sleepiness and clumsiness. The scary thing is that most people who are sleep deprived may not even know it and it's not long

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When was the last time you had a nice relaxing bath? Even better, when was the last time you had a nice relaxing bath with Epsom salts in it? Why, you ask? Well, apart from being 100% natural, Epsom salts have been known for its many healing, conditioning and cosmetic benefits for centuries. This is because the main component of Epsom salts contain a mineral which is essential for our cells

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Winter doesn't mean that it's time to stop looking after your health. As our last article gave you 5 fantastic ways to keep your skin looking beautiful throughout the colder months, it's important to understand that your skin can often be a direct reflection of your health. Keeping fit and healthy throughout Winter will not only mean that your skin will glow from the inside, it will also help

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Is beauty really just skin deep or is it in the eye of the beholder? Did you know that your skin, is considered the largest organ in your body? Not only does it play a key role in protecting you against disease and keeping your insides inside, it plays a significant role in insulation, temperature regulation, sensation as well as protecting you against excessive water loss (control of

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Think back to the last time when you sat with your eyes quietly closed, taking in the rhythm of your breath, feeling your heart, beating gently... A sense of peace and calm floods through your body. Your mind is free to settle. You take in the moment and then the next, just letting your mind and your body drift and drop as you gently inhale, and exhale. Before you know it, you've just spent

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When was the last time you took a nice deep breath? (Hint: now would be a good time!) To be able to breathe is a wonderful thing, yes? The beauty of it is, that we don't even have to think about doing it! Breathing serves many functions, including:supplying our cells with oxygen removing carbon dioxide from our bodies improving lymphatic flow within our bodies, which helps us to fight

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Did you know that the medications used to treat anxiety and depression can be as addictive as heroin or cannabis? Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders in today's society. For the sufferer, it can often be a crippling condition and can impact immensely on their health, their relationships as well as their overall well-being. Anxiety is a broad umbrella term and can include

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Hiya! Right, are you ready for the funniest joke "in the world"?*Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps, "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator says "Calm down. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence, then

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Hi and Welcome to 2010! Stop! Before you read this article, do me a quick favour and run over to the kitchen and put the kettle on, because.... Today's blog is inspired by something that is just as ancient as the practise of massage and linked to our Relaxation Tip No 2: Have a cup of tea and a chat with a good friend. Not only will this give you some quality time out with your friend, you're

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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious condition that affects over 2 million Australians*. There are two types of hypertension - essential (primary) and secondary. Primary hypertension makes up approximately 95% of cases and although scientists do not know the exact cause, it is compounded by a myriad of factors - eg. leading a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, lack of Vitamin D and

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Hiya! As you read this, do me a favour... Take a look at your hands - a good long look. Roll your wrists around. Did you hear anything crack? Now, rub your hands together. Feel your hands as you clench each of them into a tight fist, and then open and close them five times, and finally, wiggle your fingers about and touch your thumb to each of your fingers, making a ring with the thumb and

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Hiya!So you're probably wondering what Greta Garbo, The Nobel Prize (Alfred Nobel) and ABBA have to do with meatballs and massage right?Well, they're all synonymous with being from Sweden.And so is Pehr Henrik Ling. Who??Ling (1776 - 1839) was a famous Swedish medical-gymnastic practitioner and is most famous for having developed the techniques for "Swedish Massage". Called 'classic massage' in

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Hiya!Ok, today's blog is in response to a question that I often get asked - "What is remedial massage?"With so many different types of massage available, eg. Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu, Hot Stone, Reflexology etc., it can be confusing and sometimes, I find that the term Remedial Massage is in itself, quite ambiguous. So, let's start by first defining the words 'Remedial' and 'Massage':According to

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HiyaHow are you? In this blog, I'd like to share with you a favourite recipe of mine...The eggplant, aubergine or brinjal (Solanum melongena) is a plant of the family Solaneceae and is originally from Sri Lanka and India. One interesting fact that many people may not know about the humble eggplant is that it is richer in nicotine (100ng/g concentration) than any other edible plant.Don't fret

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Hiya!Ok, I'm going to address a question that I was asked at the gym the other day -"I've never had a massage and I don't think that I need a massage. Do you think I need a massage?"My initial thought was "Of course! Everyone needs a massage!"But then I thought to myself, "Why?"Here are my top 7 scientific reasons of why it's important to have regular massages (I'm sure that you can think of a

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Wow! I tried my first kettlebells workout the other day and believe it or not, my muscles are still sore - I love it!Don't know what a kettlebell is? Don't worry, neither did I but I've been seeing them pop up in most gyms around the place. Originally from Russia, the kettlebell or 'girya' looks somewhat like a cannonball with a handle attached. With its humble beginnings in rural Russia as a

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Hi, Thanks for visiting my blog. I hope the you'll find the content informative and enlightening!I would like to encourage you to follow my blog or to post any comments or suggest any topics that you would like me to cover in my coming blogs! Many thanks!Yours in health,Mel.

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