Health Tips

Arthritis Arthritis may be divided into two types – degenerative and inflammatory. Degenerative or osteoarthritis is the commonest form, sometimes called ‘wear and tear’ and is usually localised to a specific site such as the hips, knees or spine. Its classic features of pain, stiffness and restricted mobility may often be eased and improved with…

Children & Probiotics Why the ‘good bugs’ in your child’s digestive tract are essential to their wellbeing by Renae Trivic The digestive tract houses a collection of microbes in excess of 1000 species. In a symbiotic relationship, they collectively function as a major part of your immune system. The development of the microflora colony in…

Digestive Wellness Constipation is a common issue. Our Osteopath Bob De Maio and Naturopath Renae Trivic look at the bigger picture, and provide some information and advice on how to optimise your digestive wellness. The Naturopath’s Perspective Individuals suffering from chronic constipation may have a range of symptoms, from large bowel pain to rectal discomfort, abdominal…

Vital Protein Muesli Bar Recipe Boost your protein intake with this delicious recipe! Healthy, tasty, and simple to make, these bars are the perfect snack for when you’re on the go! Vital Protein powder is smooth and mixes easily into any recipe, and helps to boost your protein intake. It is natural, alkaline, and contains…

Keeping Your Immune System Healthy By West Perth Osteopathy’s own Naturopath, Renae Trivic The immune system is a remarkable and complex system that is constantly surveying to protect us from pathological attack from various viruses, bacteria, fungus and parasites. A well-balanced immune system is important for health and vitality. However, factors in our internal and…

Clean up your body in a toxic world! Toxins are unavoidable in our modern world and we are exposed to more now than ever before. Toxins come in the form of pesticides, chemicals, food additives, pollutants, and heavy metals, all of which are present in the air, water and foods that we consume. Toxins can…

Natural Organic Beauty What you didn’t know about your skincare products Introducing Mukti Naturally Organic Skincare You might expect a beauty product labelled “pure, natural and organic” to be…well, pure, natural and organic. But you might be in for a surprise… Most products – even those labelled as natural, including Aveda, Jurlique, Aveeno, and Nature’s…

Cranial Osteopathy What is Cranial Osteopathy and what is it good for? Cranial osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment, using very gentle manipulative pressure to encourage the release of stresses throughout the entire body, including the head. It is used to treat a wide range of conditions in people of all…

Workstation Setup Your workstation should be set up to cause the least amount of stress on your body. Prolonged hours of poor posture or repetitive work habits, often in a stressful environment can result in significant overuse injury. Applying the following points can help tominimise such injuries. Important points to note : Site in front…

10 Tips for a Healthy Back Exercise Regulary – This doesn’t have to be anything overly strenuous. Something as simple as a daily walk can make a huge difference. Eat A Healthy Diet – Proper nutrients allow the body to repair itself easier Maintain Good Posture – Are you sitting up straight as you read…