The Stress & Pain Cycle How stress and pain are connected…   Did you know? When life stresses arise such as, relationship or work issues, a deadline, grief, rejection, an injury etc., the blood flow in the brain shifts from the frontal lobes (conscious thinking) and into our limbic system (emotional/reactive state). Our brain can…

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Long COVID What is it? ..and how could Osteopathy & Naturopathy help? What is Long COVID? “Long- COVID” is a condition that involves an array of lingering symptoms post- COVID, and can interrupt day to day activities. The condition is estimated to affect 10-30% of people who have been infected with COVID. 1 in 7…

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Experienced Osteopath: Full time position  Come to sunny Perth for sandy beaches, weather to warm the soul, great wineries, easy commutes and a small and welcoming Osteopathy community. West Perth Osteopathy offers a nurturing and professional workplace, in a converted cottage with 5 treatment rooms, full bathroom facilities and inviting reception.  Close to the CBD…

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Headaches & Migraines Explained  Chronic headaches and migraines are complex conditions that can be triggered by many factors. Read on to find out more about them and, how Osteopathy can help you manage episodes.    Acute headaches/migraines vs. Chronic Acute headaches and/or migraine attacks are infrequent and generally occur due to a specific, often identifiable…

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Help! My Baby Won’t Stop Crying Dr Ray Power BSc (Clin), MHSc (Osteo)   Crying is a typical and expected physiological behaviour in young infants. Professor Samuel Menahem, Monash University, reported in 2020 that the incidence of unsettled babies was about 20% of all babies. Colic is an outdated term that was previously used to…

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Your “Department of Defence” Your immune system, that is! Your immune system is your body’s ‘department of defence’. It protects you from potentially harmful invaders by recognising and responding to them as a threat. When the immune system is functioning well, it acts like a powerful, well-regulated army consisting of several highly specialised types of…

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Quick workouts for Christmas Perfect quick-fire workouts for the silly season!  Christmas time is just around the corner, and that can mean only one thing… Life is about to reach a whole new level of hectic! Between work Christmas parties, food and present shopping, catching up with relatives and friends (well not for many, thanks…

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Osteopathy: Myth-Busting De-bunking the common myths of Osteopathy 1. “Osteopaths just treat bones” You can be forgiven for thinking that an Osteopath would specialise in treating bones. After all, the word ‘osteo’ translates from classical Greek into ‘bone’. In Osteopathy, one of the fundamental principles is that the body is a unit and needs to…

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Perth – Experienced Osteopath for part time position Head west to WA… ….and enjoy the stunning climate and friendly osteopathic community in Perth. Warm, nurturing and professional workplace close to the Perth CBD, near Kings Park Botanical Gardens Our 30-year-old practice operates within a renovated century old cottage with 5 treatment rooms, and an inviting…

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Hold the hay fever, thanks! Are you struggling with allergies this season?    Here are some lifestyle habits to consider if you are struggling with hay fever this spring  🌼🤧 Keep your windows closed at times when the pollen count is highest (usually in the early morning and evening) to prevent pollen entering your home and triggering…

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