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Following on from the recently released report by the government carried out by Telethon Kids Institute at the University of Western Australia, it is clear that there is a role for a more holistic view in the treatment and support of our children’s mental health and wellbeing.The report showed very … read more

MIGRAINES - More than a headache for 1 in 10 AustraliansMigraines are the most common type of headache, affecting about 2 millionAustralians. The symptoms are severe headache, often accompanied by flashes of light, blind spots, nausea and increased sensitivity to l … read more

Nits, the common name for head lice, are tiny insects that live on the scalp and lay their eggs around the root of the hair. They are very contagious, moving easily from person to person where there is head contact – hence the ease of spreading amongst children. However they have neith … read more

Neuropathy is the medical term for damage to the nerves, while neuralgia refers to the resulting nerve pain. The pain is usually described as burning, painful, cold, extreme sensitivity or as electric shocks. It may be associated with muscle spasm, pins and needles, numbness or itching.It is ca … read more

Gout was historically known as the Disease of Kings' or 'Rich Man's Disease'because of its association with the good life. It was recognized by the ancientEgyptians as arthritis of the big toe. Later Hippocrates knew this type of arthritiswas more common in men who drank excess a … read more

Some say exercise is the miracle cure we have all been waiting for. It can reduce your risk of heart disease by 35%, and the chance of developing diabetes and some cancers by up to 50%. It reduces the symptoms of osteoarthritis and lowers the chance of having a hip fracture by almost 70%. It als … read more