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How to Handle a Panic Attack
Oct 10, 2016
There's the shortness of breath. The tightening in the chest. The intense fear of suffering a heart attack. The overwhelming sensation of not being able to breathe, and fretting if you ever will again. These are the common physical symptoms of panic...Study: are antidepressants pointless for kids and teens?
Aug 15, 2016
A significant review of antidepressant use has found that they are mostly ineffective and could even harm children and teens.Published in The Lancet, the review led by researchers at Oxford University, assessed the evidence for 14 different antidepressants...Cold Turkey It: Is This the Best Way to Quit Smoking?
May 04, 2016
Quitting anything – smoking, gambling, Game of Thrones – isn't easy. It requires a lot of focus, planning, and behaviour and mindset changes. But a new study by the University of Oxford has suggested that going 'cold turkey' (abrupt smoking cessation) could...Expert Insight: Using the Sun Ancon Chi Machine
Nov 13, 2013
Have you ever heard of goldfish exercise? Well, there is a machine that can simulate the experience for humans and realise a range of health benefits, including oxygenation at the cellular level as well as detoxification of the lymphatic system. ntpages.com.au...Natural Therapies for Panic Attacks
Oct 28, 2013
Anyone who's experienced panic attacks knows how frightening they can be. It can be difficult to breathe and often feel like you're living your last moments. Thankfully, there are many natural approaches to panic attacks that can help you during and...7 Natural Ways to Beat Stress
Sep 30, 2013
Feeling a little edgy? Seeking a natural way to stress less? We’ve pulled together 7 natural ways to beat stress, without popping a pill or pulling your hair out. 1. Cut out Caffeine When you’re feeling a little tired, a cup of coffee can be a...Attending a Retreat
Sep 11, 2013
Need a holiday? Forget about flights and cramming 20 countries into two weeks. For a really relaxing time, a retreat might be just what the health practitioner ordered! But if you’ve never been to a wellness retreat, you may be wondering what to...What Is an Eating Disorder?
Jul 24, 2013
According to the Butterfly Foundation, eating disorders are "highly complex and serious mental and physical illnesses" that can affect people of all ages. It’s a distressing fact that eating disorders have increased significantly in the past decade.Stress & Beauty: How Does Stress Affect Your Skin?
Jul 10, 2013
Have you noticed that your skin changes when you're feeling frantic and stressed? You're not alone, with several studies concluding that stress can take a toll on your dermatological health. In this article we find out why stress affects skin and a...Talking About the Big A - Anxiety!
Feb 15, 2013
Oh, the Big ‘A’ - would be fabulous if the Big ‘A’ was Awesome, but we are talking about ANXIETY ! So many of us feel it – Australian statistics reveal that over 20 % of our population suffer from anxiety and related conditions – yes...Healing Your Emotions with Natural Therapies
Feb 06, 2013
For many of us, emotional pain can involve depression, anxiety, fear and grief. Thankfully, several natural therapies may prove beneficial in helping heal our emotions. What is Emotional Pain? Emotional pain may emerge during childhood or adulthood.Causes of Anxiety & How to Manage It
Nov 27, 2012
Not exactly stress and not quite overwhelming, anxiety is and can be a normal reaction to a coming event that causes doubt and uncertainty. Sometimes, mild anxiety can be a trigger that pushes us to act, but it can also freeze us out into inaction.Second-hand Stress: Is Stress Contagious?
Oct 11, 2012
While you may avoid second-hand smoke and wash your hands to keep germs at bay, what are you doing to prevent the spread of stress? In the same way that germs are contagious, so too is stress. Second-hand stress is the negative result of exposure to...Study: Stress May Delay Brain Development
Jul 20, 2012
Many experts say stress is responsible for a range of health problems. Now it’s been suggested that there is a relationship between stress and brain development in children. According to neuropsychological studies, children are especially vulnerable...Aromatherapy for Stress and Anxiety
Feb 20, 2012
Aromatherapy can be beneficial for providing relief against anxiety and stress, using some specially chosen plant extracts and essential oils. It aims to positively influence and help rebalance the physical, mental and emotional aspects of our bodies...Stress Much? Find Out How Stress Affects Your Health
Dec 19, 2011
With one in twelve Australians currently suffering from severe stress, it has become increasingly important that we learn to reduce the negative effects of stress on our health and wellbeing. Young people in particular are more prone to severe stress, which...Brain & Stress: Are Your Thoughts Stressing You Out?
Nov 15, 2011
A lot of the stress we experience in life is not caused by what is happening, but by the way we react to what is happening. Our negative thinking patterns can significantly affect how we feel. All those little thoughts that float through our minds...Reflexology for Anxiety
Oct 26, 2011
Everyone experiences anxiety in different ways. Some of the most common symptoms include: Constant and obsessive worrying Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to cry all the time Obsessive and repetitive thoughts Wildly fluctuating emotions Difficulty...Anxiety: What is it Really?
Oct 24, 2011
Anxiety is an awful, physically and mentally uncomfortable phenomenon that is easily explained as "fear of the future". If you think about the last time you felt anxious or worried about something, it will always be something you are concerned about...Stress at Work: What Causes & How to Manage It
Sep 26, 2011
Is work stressing you out? If so, you are not alone. Work stress is becoming one of the main occupational hazards in Australian workplaces. Comcare, the Federal work health and safety regulator, recently reported that there has been a 54 per cent increase...
