Despite Farting being a social no no, it is a normal part of life. It is estimated that the average person passes up to 14 farts a day or half a liter of gas daily. Some farts are extra smelly and can be unpleasant (especially for others!), so what makes them smell bad? What are…
One in six Australians are affected by hearing loss, and projections have shown that by 2050 one in every four Australians may suffer from some form of hearing loss. Hearing loss can be caused by many factors including aging, illness, genetics, chemicals or physical trauma. In Australia the most significant cause of hearing loss is…
Insomnia is a common health complaint that can have significant health consequences. Most people experience insomnia symptoms at some stage in their lives, and surveys have shown that 13% to 33% of the adult population have either difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep. People of any age can suffer from insomnia, but it is…
Diabetes is a complex and chronic condition which has the ability to have an effect on a person’s entire body. Its occurrence is usually long term, and once developed can be with someone for the remainder of their life. Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, with an estimated 280 people developing diabetes…
Bowel cancer is recognised as a major health problem in Australian with approximately 80 people passing away each week from it. It is one of the most common of the internal cancers and rates second overall behind lung cancer as the common cause of deaths related to cancer. The bowel makes up part of the digestive system,…
Depression today has gained much more public view and recognition. If you think you might be suffering from depression or anxiety, there is a lot of practical help available to you, and there is no need to feel great fear or shame about this condition. Depression and anxiety is commonplace amongst the general population, and…
Despite Farting being a social no no, it is a normal part of life. It is estimated that the average person passes up to 14 farts a day or half a liter of gas daily. Some farts are extra smelly and can be unpleasant (especially for others!), so what makes them smell bad? What are…
One in six Australians are affected by hearing loss, and projections have shown that by 2050 one in every four Australians may suffer from some form of hearing loss. Hearing loss can be caused by many factors including aging, illness, genetics, chemicals or physical trauma. In Australia the most significant cause of hearing loss is…
What Is Chiropractic Care?
At the heart, chiropractic care is looking for any sort of misalignment in the spinal column
that may lead to joint fixations that will then interfere with the central nervous system.
When you have these present, you are often going to be noticing high levels of
inflammation in that area of the spinal column as well as a lack of motion that can
eventually lead to joint degeneration.
Most Australian states and schools offer free vision screening for children, but these programs only look at focusing, not vision or performance – and yes, there is a big difference. There are some big benefits when you take your child to an optometrist who is trained and experienced in children’s vision. What is Vision? Good…