Zzzzzzz are you getting enough?
By Dr Erin Coffey OSTEOPATH Bedtime. It used to be something I dreaded, finding every excuse under the sun to not have to go to bed yet. Now it’s a welcome part of my day. The way today’s society...
View ArticleWinter Gain
By Dr Erin Coffey – OSTEOPATH The first day of spring arrived in fantastic form! Sun was out, wind had died down and I took the opportunity to mow the lawn (a petrol mower so it was an accomplishment...
View ArticleShare the Dignity
Dr Erin Coffey – OSTEOPATH I’m extremely disappointed and floored at the fact that when I came across “Share the Dignity” the idea had never even crossed my mind. I’m female. I have 2 sisters. My...
View ArticleDoes too much milk make your bones brittle?
Dr Erin Coffey OSTEOPATH We are raised being told we have to drink our milk to make our bones grow big and strong but this may actually not be the case. A Swedish study conducted by the Uppsala...
View ArticleSugar – the bitter truth about sweetness
By Dr Erin Coffey OSTEOPATH Sugar, it has the same rush as cocaine and nicotine. Just as cigarette companies spun the truth so do the sugar giants. According to the ABS, in 2011-12, around a quarter of...
View ArticleSit or Stand – what is best for you?
By Dr Erin Coffey – OSTEOPATH How many hours a day are you spending at your desk? And if you multiply that by the number of working days a year? And then by the number of years until retirement? That’s...
View ArticlePies and lattes? No Pilates!
Sound familiar? Yes, Pilates is definitely something that is in fashion at the moment. So what’s it all about? Pilates is a gentle, whole body workout with a focus on muscular engagement and control;...
View ArticleWARNING: Bacon lovers may not want to read another further.
By Dr Erin Coffey – OSTEOPATH On Monday, the WHO (World Health Organisation) delivered some devastating news to bacon enthusiasts, that bacon has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen to humans. The...
View ArticleMove over Mindfulness “ And for this we give thanks.”
By Erin Coffey – OSTEOPATH Gratitude. Gratefulness. These words are not commonly heard these days, but practising gratitude is the new healing practice that is attracting attention. In a recent study...
View ArticleWinter: common sporting injuries and advice on prevention
Winter is well and truly upon us and with it comes a variety of common conditions and sports injuries. During this time the ground gets damper, and the air gets colder and it can have an effect on the...
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