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Everything you need to know about Magnesium
8 November 2023

Everything you need to know about Magnesium

I will often suggest to my patients with tight muscles or those sleeping poorly that they try a magnesium supplement, as there is great evidence of the health benefits for our muscles and bones. read more

Lateral Ankle Sprains and Instability
16 October 2023

Lateral Ankle Sprains and Instability

Lateral ankle sprains are commonly caused by rolling of the ankle or when the foot is planted and rolled over an inverted ankle. Included in this blog are exercises to help with rehabilitation of the ankle. read more

Sitting All Day? How to help our hips with 5 exercises!
6 October 2023

Sitting All Day? How to help our hips with 5 exercises!

Sitting for long periods can put hip flexors (muscles in the front of our upper thighs) in a compressed position, which causes them to become shortened, inflexible and weak. This can cause the hips to feel stiff and achy whilst we are sitting or as we get up. read more

Sleep - Why is it so good for us!
20 September 2023

Sleep - Why is it so good for us!

Sleep affects different parts of your immune system, making you less likely to get colds and other infections. It can help with learning and the formation of long-term memories improving our focus on tasks and clear thinking. This blog includes 5 stretches or yoga poses you can do just before bedtime to help encourage the mind to calm and quieten and aid in getting a good night’s sleep. read more

Donating Blood and Plasma
16 August 2023

Donating Blood and Plasma

I'm very passionate about blood and plasma donations and have been for many years. It was always something that was so easy to do and helped so many people so for me, it was a no brainer. But I realised recently that not many people fully understand the benefits of blood donation on their own bodies in addition to how it impacts others. read more

Will Jenkins joins the team at CHH as a Dietitian!
19 May 2023

Will Jenkins joins the team at CHH as a Dietitian!

We welcome Will Jenkins who joins the team at CHH as a Dietitian after graduating from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (with Honours) and a Master of Dietetics. read more

7 tips for setting up your Workstation at Home
14 April 2023

7 tips for setting up your Workstation at Home

As most individuals are unaware of proper desk ergonomics, this can often lead to postural issues, musculoskeletal injuries, stiffness and pain. Here are 7 tips to help set up a more ergonomic desk which can address potential postural issues and reduce associated pain due to working from home. read more

Easter Egg Hunts & Chocolate
6 April 2023

Easter Egg Hunts & Chocolate

Next Sunday is Easter Sunday. For my family, this still means an egg hunt, even though my boys are no longer quite so little. Then a walk with the dog, followed by roast pork, where I have to perfect crispy crackling and fluffy but crunchy roast potatoes!! Did you know that there are actually numerous benefits of chocolate? read more

Tips for travelling
8 March 2023

Tips for travelling

Travelling is exciting and fun! However, we sometimes forget to maintain our physical health. Let's check out these top tips to keep pain free on your travels! read more

How to get the most out of your Osteopathic treatments
2 March 2023

How to get the most out of your Osteopathic treatments

At each consult, we always strive to get the best outcome from every treatment, whether that is helping to decrease pain, easing the stiffness out of your body or getting you back to the activities you love. Here are my top tips for getting the most out of those 30 minutes. read more