Progressive Muscle Relaxation for stress & anxiety
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) was developed back in the 1920’s as a tool to help reduce stress and anxiety. It was based on the idea
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How to lower cortisol levels naturally
Cortisol is a stress hormone, released by the adrenal glands, that has many important roles in the body. It helps to control blood sugar levels
Acupuncture and your mental health
In Australia, it is estimated that over 45% of the population will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. And in any one year,
4 simple ways to protect your immune system
Most of us are aware of the general things we can do to protect ourselves from picking up colds and flu – keeping warm and
Panic attacks – how to keep calm
What are panic attacks? Panic attacks are essentially short episodes of extremely intense anxiety. You can experience all the physical sensations of fear, which can
How stress affects your memory
Have you ever felt that your memory is being impacted by your stress levels? Do you find it difficult to find your keys when you’re
What happens when you breathe deeply
Deep breathing, or diaphragmatic breathing, is a skill that many of us have lost. To know what it’s like to really breathe deeply, take a
Postnatal anxiety and insomnia
Acupuncture, postnatal anxiety and sleep Having a new baby at home is a time of emotional upheaval, even under the best of circumstances. Regardless of
Why stress and anxiety give you sore muscles
Chronic stress and pain Are you feeling stressed or anxious, and have ongoing aches and pains? Not necessarily enough to make you seek out treatment,