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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Health & Wellbeing

Coping with Christmas from a mental health perspective

As Christmas and the end of the year approaches, many of us experience a mix of excitement and stress.

Navigating redundancy

Experiencing redundancy can be emotionally overwhelming, evoking feelings of anger, loss, uncertainty, and diminished self-esteem.

How to rebuild your wellbeing from scratch

Having worked with thousands of clients over the years, I’ve seen time and again that creating wellbeing is a process of building momentum.

Navigating disagreements: How to engage in respectful conversations and avoid arguments

While it can be tricky to engage with those who hold different views, handling these situations with patience, openness, and respect is key.

Tips on how to meet someone special this festive season

The festive season can be a special time for people to come together, for those who are single, it presents the opportunity to meet that special someone at end-of-year get-togethers and parties.

How to psychologically prepare for a medical procedure

Preparing for a medical procedure, no matter how minor, can evoke a range of emotions, the most common being anticipatory anxiety, worrying about what will happen and the potential outcomes.

Self-compassion and body image – tools for loving the skin you’re in

A positive body image is when we appreciate and are respectful towards our bodies regardless of their appearance.

Should you be drinking filtered water?

Compared to the two billion people on the planet contending with contaminated water, we’re blessed to have tap water that is plentiful and safe.

Coping with boredom

Feeling bored is a common emotion that arises when we are not interested or engaged in an activity.

Time for a spring ‘clean out’? – Colonic clinics may help!

Colonic irrigation refers to the flushing out of the large intestine with water via a tube inserted into the rectum so that the contents are released.

Fostering a positive self-worth

Self-worth is important to our mental health and wellbeing and refers to seeing oneself as valuable and important as a human being.

Tenacious timetabling: the key to planning and following a routine

There is often simply too much to do to sustain our lives and our lifestyles, and there either aren't enough hours in each day or our limited energy levels mean we have to prioritise what’s important.

Dealing with chronic stress in the workplace

Dr Vivienne Lewis looks at how to best deal with chronic stress in the workplace.

Dealing with body image issues in the lead up to the school formal

I see many young clients with body image issues where they hold negative perceptions of their appearance; they’re the wrong body shape or weight, aren’t attractive enough, or they don’t look good enough.

Does bacon cause cancer?

What do bacon, asbestos and cigarettes have in common? They are all Group 1 carcinogens listed by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

The R Clinic: A sanctuary of medical aesthetics and holistic wellness

In the ever-evolving world of medical aesthetics, The R Clinic stands out as a beacon of innovation and personalised care.

Fathering- the toughest job in the world

Dr Vivienne Lewis reflects on what it means to be a father, the trials they face and how the best ones might not always be biological.

“I feel fat”- how to combat a bad body image day

Dr Vivienne Lewis tells us why we shouldn’t call our bodies fat and how to work through bad body image days.

Help with hay fever

Wesley Smith helps us understand and deal with hay fever symptoms now that the Canberra spring has set in.

Beauty review: Lovebyt

CD reviews beauty products so you don't have to, this time we tried products from Lovebyt's natural toothpaste and mouth range.

Share the excitement- the psychological importance of joining in

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains the importance of feeling excited about upcoming events or achievements, and why we should share the excitement.

Living in a state of overwhelm

Wesley Smith explains the impacts feeling constantly overwhelmed can have on our bodies and what to do about it.

Top five ways to make yourself glow from within

When searching for the natural, dewy look so many of your favourite celebrities boast, many forget to look within.

As concerns about glaucoma grow, is Australia doing enough to combat it?

Major health concerns continue to be a burden for many Australians. According to Australia’s Health 2024 report, cases of chronic diseases such as cancer and dementia have increased nationwide.

Sensing a sense of achievement

We need to celebrate our achievements achievements big and small, explains Dr Vivienne Lewis. Here’s how to do it.

Tired but wired

Wesley Smith takes us through the steps of achieving deep rest when we are stuck in a state of tired but wired.

Exercise for women is about the mental benefits not just physical

Mood swings, low energy levels and lack of motivation all have something in common - being the result of a woman’s monthly menstrual cycle.

Social anxiety- how to overcome it

Dr Vivienne Lewis gives us some helpful advice on how to quash feelings of social anxiety and feel confident in social situations.

Ageing well

Wesley Smith walks us through the steps of keeping our body fit and healthy as we grow older.

Brain scans for babies could reduce risk of stroke later in life

Research from the University of South Australia shows brain scans for children under one could identify risk factors for stroke later in life.
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