Health & Wellbeing

Recovery isn’t usually just about the physical side of things, even though that’s usually what people focus on first. However, whether someone’s recovering from addiction, illness, burnout, surgery, or a generally difficult time in their life, the environment around them and how supported they feel can really make a difference.  The reality is that people usually recover better when they feel safe, comfortable, and properly supported instead of stressed, judged, and overwhelmed, so with that in mind, keep reading to find out more.  Stress Can Make Recovery Harder One thing people sometimes underestimate is just how much stress can affect…

Finding the perfect nasal strip or mouth tape seems straightforward until you put several of them to use. Some come off during the middle of the night. Some irritate your skin. Some work fine for sleep, but aren’t the best when used for training, when you’re sweating, or getting around. Because of these challenges, the best option isn’t often the least expensive strip on the shelf. The best option is usually the one that fits within your lifestyle and daily routine, is comfortable to wear day after day, promotes nasal breathing, and encourages you to continue using it. Below, we’ve…

It’s hardly a surprise that as winter sets in, putting on sunscreen starts to feel optional. As the mornings grow colder, the sun’s rays soften, and our days become more rushed, dousing ourselves and our little ones with sunscreen frequently becomes the first casualty. When summer rolls around, sun protection is high on our priority lists but during winter it just doesn’t feel as important.   What most mums don’t realise is that during winter, your skin (and your children’s skin for that matter) is still at risk of damage from the sun’s UV rays. Errands, school runs, park visits,…

For a lot of people, pain from migraines can be uncomfortable and for others, so severe that it makes life debilitating for many. Osteopathic migraine treatment is a hands-on and non-invasive approach that helps reduce migraine frequency and intensity. This treatment addresses musculoskeletal tension, as well as improving blood flow. Osteopaths will use techniques like joint mobilization, soft tissue massage and cranial techniques that help to treat the things that often trigger headaches. How Osteopathic Treatment Works An osteopath migraine treatment focuses on the body’s structure that helps to improve function and self-enhancement, providing what can be an alternative to…

What Is Cryotherapy Cryotherapy refers to treatments that use freezing or near-freezing temperatures to stimulate a physiological response. You expose your skin or tissues to cold air, liquid nitrogen vapour, ice, or chilled water for a set time. The cold triggers vasoconstriction, which narrows your blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the treated area. When your body rewarms, circulation increases and may help remove metabolic waste linked to muscle soreness. You will often see cryotherapy used to: Reduce inflammation and swelling Ease joint and muscle pain Support post-exercise recovery Treat certain skin lesions Whole-body cryotherapy sessions typically last 2–3…