Health & Wellbeing Archives

How to grow your own food if you rent

January 31, 2023

Tips to start an edible garden with mobile gardens, planters and pots. Growing your own flowers, herbs, seeds, berries and plants can give you a great source of healthy food. Not only does it make you feel good and helps you save money, it also reduces waste and contributes to a greener city. Renters need to keep their properties in their current condition. But most landlords are more than happy for tenants to add in a little care.Kick start your edible garden by booking into an Edible gardens for renters workshop on Saturday 11 February. This 2½ hour workshop is perfect…

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Food, Health & Wellbeing

5 Health Benefits of Taking a Break from Alcohol

January 23, 2023

It’s no secret taking a break from alcohol is good for you, but what happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol? Here we explore the top 5 health benefits of changing your drinking habits, whether taking a break or giving up alcohol for good. Better Sleep Your body’s physiological balance is fundamentally maintained by the sleep-wake cycle. When we add a few alcoholic drinks to our system, the body absorbs the alcohol into our bloodstream. The enzymes in our liver get to work and start to metabolise the alcohol, but it takes time… We have all been there….

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, School holidays

Learn how to spot a rip with Dr Rip

December 18, 2022

This fascinating, entertaining and multiple award winning presentation by Australia’s best known surf scientist, Dr Rob Brander is not to be missed! Nicknamed ‘Dr Rip’ because of his habit of throwing purple dye into rip currents, the presentation covers how beaches work, how to spot deadly rip currents, and importantly how to get out of one. Keep safe in the surf this summer by understanding your favourite beaches better. You’ll learn how to ‘read’ the conditions of the beach and surf by attending this informative and entertaining presentation. What they said: “Just want to say I’ve been swimming at the beach since…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting, School holidays

Randwick City and Waverley councils launch Float to Survive to reduce national drownings

December 7, 2022

Randwick City and Waverley councils have joined forces to pilot a new water safety campaign aimed at reducing the record number of drownings in Australia. Float to Survive promotes floating as the best chance of survival for swimmers who get into trouble in the water and will be launched today 1 December 2022, in partnership with the University of NSW (UNSW) Beach Safety Research Group for the start of summer. Randwick City Mayor, Dylan Parker and Waverley Mayor, Paula Masselos, said the ‘Float to Survive’ message will be tested across the two local government areas which are home to some of Australia’s busiest and most dangerous beaches based on…

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Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

A VET’S GUIDE TO KEEPING YOUR PET SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS

November 21, 2022

It’s no secret that we love to include our pets in the festivities over the Christmas holidays. In fact, 57 per cent of all pet parents admit they include their fur babies in Christmas photos, according to PETstock’s Pet Parent Survey 2022 . While the holidays are fun for humans, they can present a lot of dangers to our furry family members, especially if you’re decorating the home and hosting parties. With Christmas around the corner, PETstock Vet Dr Kathy Macmillan has compiled her top tips for keeping pets happy and safe. CHRISTMAS TREE Supervision – Make sure curious pets…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parenting

Orthodontics: Why and When?

November 18, 2022

WHY? Orthodontics is the dental specialty of moving and aligning teeth to a better aesthetic and functional position. Straight teeth may allow for better brushing, less food traps and healthier teeth and gums. The follow on effects of this can include a healthier mouth, less dental problems, fresher breath, potentially improved breathing and speaking behaviours, and greater self confidence – just to name a few! As such, it is never too late to seek orthodontic treatment to not only improve your smile and confidence, but potentially improve the function, and longevity of your teeth. There is a general misconception that…

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Food, Health & Wellbeing

Top 3 summer fruit favourites – and the best way to cook with them

October 22, 2022

Strawberry These ruby delights are bursting with sweetness come summertime! But they also have sweet benefits for your body. Did you know strawberries are a rich source of vitamin C? Just ½ cup gives 100% of the daily recommended amount. They’re also known for their fibre (good for the bowels) and variety of phytochemicals, naturally-occurring compounds which protect cells against damage and disease. Extra tip: Add chopped strawberries to your salads with dark leafy greens (think: spinach, silverbeet, kale) – the vitamin C in the strawberries will help boost your body’s absorption of iron in the greens! Get the kids…

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Health & Wellbeing

Breast surgeon Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier opens new clinic in Bondi

August 1, 2022

Leading breast health and breast cancer surgeon, Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, has announced the opening of a new clinic in Bondi, Sydney. The new clinic is located at the Bondi Junction Medical Practice, 231 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction and will provide an additional location for men and women to visit Associate Professor Warrier for issues involving breast health. The location is centrally located next to Westfield Bondi Junction and includes ample nearby parking and public transport options. “I am pleased to be finally opening my new clinic in Bondi. COVID slowed my plans somewhat, but now that life is returning…

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Health & Wellbeing

5 Popular Essential Oils For Wellbeing

July 10, 2022

Essential oils have long been used for traditional wellbeing practices and aromatherapy. Usage of botanical extracts can be dated back to at least 4500BC in Egypt. More recently, essential oils have become mainstream as new medical research confirms some of their long-claimed benefits. Essential oils are concentrated compounds extracted from various plants. These extracts typically smell strongly of the plant they come from, and each has its own therapeutic or medicinal application. Some of the areas essential oils can help with include skin conditions, mental wellbeing, pain, and respiratory problems. Here are five popular essential oils and how you can…

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Health & Wellbeing

How Household Mould Affects Your Family’s Health

June 6, 2022

Mould is a type of fungus that subsists on animal and plant matter. It plays a vital role in ecosystems via biodegradation by releasing materials like carbon back into the environment. You’ll find moulds in various places as long as there’s sufficient moisture in the environment and low amounts of sunlight. Unfortunately, while moulds are vital to nature, they can prove hazardous, especially to a household. Read on to learn more about their potential health hazards to a household. Health risks Before anything else, it’s important to understand that the mould itself isn’t the culprit of the health risks you…

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