Paul Bibby Have you ever arrived home and realised that you have virtually no memory of the journey? It’s not just that you don’t remember specific turns or landmarks, the whole thing is basically a blank – both what was going on inside your head and in the world around you. Some call it being […]
Q&A with Vicki Veranese at Retreats Byron Bay Can you tell us a little about what people can expect from Retreats Byron Bay? At our property CasaVeras, nestled in the hinterland between Byron Bay and Mullumbimby, we have created a space where you can enjoy platters of amazing food and delicious drinks, while you indulge […]
New research has identified a link between stressful life experiences for the mother during the first 18 weeks of pregnancy and a lower sperm count in male offspring. The new study led by The University of Western Australia reveals the first few months of pregnancy is when male reproductive organs are at their most vulnerable […]
A new study reveals that the humble egg is not associated with stroke risk. The University of Eastern Finland recently released a study that debunks the myth that eggs can cause strokes and further clarifies that eggs are not linked to high blood pressure. In fact, there is some evidence that they could be beneficial. […]
Q&A with Barry Donnelly: Naturopath and principal practitioner at the Good Skin Clinic Could you describe what you do? I specialise in skin diseases and as a naturopath our treatment program is significantly unique. I developed this program over the past 13 years. It is designed with the intention of clearing the most serious of […]
Aslan Shand One in four people will have a stroke in their lifetime. A stroke is caused by a sudden interruption in the blood supply to the brain and impacts on your ability to move, feel, and think. According to Associate Professor Seana Gall from the University of Tasmania and Stroke Foundation Clinical Council member […]
Rachel Jeffery, Accredited Practising Dietitian When we are active, we are very conscious to eat well, but we do not often think about the things we drink. All of us are made up of around 50-80 per cent water, so it is very important that we replace fluid lost from our body everyday. Water is […]
Creating neighbourhoods, cities and towns that promote the opportunity to walk to the shops, the doctors, the library or the many other spots you may need to go is one of the keys to helping people keep healthy. That’s the finding of recent research from Deakin University who were looking at the the impact of […]
Becky Thompson Warm weather and humidity – just what we’re known for in the Northern Rivers – is a perfect recipe for mould. The long-awaited rains have finally arrived so locals should be on the lookout for this unwelcome visitor in their homes. As the floodwaters subside in Queensland, mould is already rearing its ugly […]
Aslan Shand Do you ever wonder what the point of sleeping is? For some people it takes up half their lives. So much time that could be used to learn another language, a musical instrument or secretly binge on you most favourite TV series from Game of Thrones to – well whatever takes […]
Rachel Jeffery, Accredited Practising Dietitian It’s been a long day and you still have several hours performing at your peak before you can take a break. So how do you keep your energy levels up throughout the day and night. The key is to eat well, snack regularly if you do not have time for […]
Can what you eat enhance your performance as an athlete? This is the question that is being put under the microscope at the University of South Australia’s Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA). More specifically they are examining the impact of almonds and some dried fruits. ‘The bioactive components in almonds and […]
Desmond Bellamy Winston Churchill was one of the first public figures to believe that we would one day grow animal parts without the animal. In 1931, he predicted that by the 1980s people would grow chicken breasts and wings rather than raising the entire bird. Although his timeline was a little off, Churchill’s vision for […]
While there have been rumours of dogs and bees being able to detect cancers from the smell of peoples breath and urine for many years, a clinical trial using a breath test for cancer is being launched, but it doesn’t involve any animals. The trail will analyse molecules that could indicate the presence of cancer […]
Graeme James Is your relationship one of trust, mutual respect and a source of deep satisfaction? Do you share goals and hopes for your future together? Do you allow yourself to be influenced by your partner? Or instead is your relationship one of conflict, perhaps characterised by bitterness, or physical and emotional distance? How can […]
Byron Bay Detox Retreats team Cleansing, fasting and detoxification all have one goal in mind – to rid the body of toxins and allow it time to heal naturally. The body is actually in a constant state of detoxification. Little do we realise, our body is working every minute of every day to eliminate all […]
Susan Hale All across the world people are singing, using their voices to recharge the earth. People are singing to create awareness and galvanise action. The Civil Rights Movement is a historical example of the power of song to create change. Singing is part of the joy of being human, of connecting us with ancient […]
Nigel Pitman Physiotherapy is an evidence based clinical health science. Practitioners aim to use treatments that have been demonstrated to be effective through evidence based scientific research. This is then underpinned with clinical reasoning and experience that compliments any treatment and can be further individualised for the client and their needs. Physiotherapists are specialists in […]
Desmond Bellamy Research isn’t cheap, and someone has to pay for it. But when the money comes from the industry that produces and sells a food that’s the subject of the research, there’s a potentially serious problem. Case in point: we know that eggs are high in cholesterol. (There’s as much in two eggs as […]
Graeme James Loss is something that happens to us all whether it’s through death of a loved one, a relationship breakdown, ill health, changing jobs, moving house, or a myriad of other changes in life. Even simply growing older can feel like a loss. Hello grey hair and good-bye youth! Sometimes we can feel loss […]
Mediums, Channellers, Psychics, Clairvoyants and Intuitives: What is the difference? How do they work? And why would you see one? Louise Shilton The art of channelling spirit is becoming more accepted as a way of receiving guidance for humankind from beings of higher consciousness in the non-physical realms. Channellers are no longer limited to channelling […]
Ele McIntyre Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, has been around for thousands of years and incorporates various treatment methods, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, tuina chinese massage and acupressure, moxa heat therapy, food therapy, and qigong. Originating in China, TCM is now practiced throughout the world. The aim of TCM is to achieve balance and harmony […]
Matthew Lee Tet Hypnotherapy is used in a clinical sense, to help people remove or alter old thought patterns, negative beliefs, unwanted habits and many other issues. Hypnosis for therapy. Hypnosis on stage and T.V. is for amusement. The two are the same in the sense that the hypnotist’s goal is to induce trance. We’ve […]
When you are pregnant, your diet assumes even greater importance. Not only do you want to nourish yourself and your unborn child, you also want to avoid foods that may be damaging to both of your health, says Anna Millichamp, Cape Byron Medical Centre’s paediatric dietitian. The main risks being targeted by the above restrictions are […]
Angela McDermott My mother was from Belgium, my father was from Hungary and both of them were great cooks. Goulash, stuffed cabbage rolls, Jarlsberg cheese, ox tongue, sour cream, paprika chicken, speck, salami and liverwurst were staples and I loved them all. The kids in my primary class wanted to swap their Vegemite sandwiches for […]