Understanding the HPO Axis
The HPO axis—short for Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian axis—is a vital communication system in the body that regulates the female reproductive cycle and plays a major role in mood, energy, fertility, and hormonal balance. This system begins its work during puberty and continues to influence health right through to menopause.
Glandular Fever and Chiropractic
Glandular Fever is a common viral infection for teenagers and young adults which is often nicknamed the ‘kissing disease’ because it is most often spread via saliva (eg. sharing drink bottles, coughing and yes - kissing). Like a lot of viral infections, the symptoms can include fatigue (often extreme), sore throat and swollen glands, fevers and body aches. We often think of these symptoms as a sign our body is ‘sick’, but these are natural ways your body's immune system fights a viral infection.
Food as Fuel for Life
he food we eat plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. Just like a car runs better on quality fuel, our bodies perform better when we consume nutritious foods. Diet affects everything from energy levels and brain function (ever felt foggy after poor food choices?) to immune health and hormone balance
Stress Management
In our fast-paced world, an increasing number of people suffer with chronic stress, manifesting as anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions. In 2021/22, 18% of Australians relied on medication for mental health issues, while over 40% encountered a mental health disorder during their lifetime.
The Rise of Screen Time
Take a moment to think back 20 years and reflect on how far technology has come over this time. In the early 2000’s, most of us were excited about the latest Nokia phone which had the snake game on it and could store more than 50 contacts. Or if you were really tech savvy, you might have had a Blackberry. There was no social media, no smart phones….yet.
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The Importance of Sleep
Sleep is vital for human health as it allows the body time to heal and recharge. A lack of sleep or broken sleep has been linked to many health problems including an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, cancer, mood disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Why do we need Sleep?
In our modern lifestyle, it has almost become a badge of honour to be sleep deprived and burning the candle at both whether due to overworking, busy social life or parenthood. But what are the health issues with a lack of sleep and what can we do to better prioritise our sleep as part of a healthy lifestyle?
