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Olea Health

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3808 8624

Address: 3464 Pacific Highway, Springwood 4127 4127 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.oleahealth.com.au

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25.01.2022 If it may be more than the heat disturbing your sleep, this is worth a read

25.01.2022 # Prevent # Get checked, early signs are not always visible or noticeable # Manage it! Your Naturopaths and Acupuncturist at Olea Health can work with your Doctor to help you achieve your best health possible.

25.01.2022 Simple answer = plenty of: -Vegetables -Fruit -Nuts and seeds -Legumes... -some wholegrains Plant based diet does not necessarily mean vegetarian or pescatarian or vegan or anything that excludes any food groups. If you need a focus word to keep you on track eating well, plant based diet is a good start. As long as there is good variety you will be consuming many micronutrients, fantastic fibre as well as contributing to most of your marconutrients. Give it a go, put more plant on your plate today, and tomorrow!

24.01.2022 Pretty straight forward first tips: nourish and move your body. Eating to nourish your brain is generally like eating to look after your health on the whole - lots of fresh vegetables and a couple of serves of fruit daily, whole grains and lean protein sources (low in saturated fat). Some good brain foods include: Fish... - Walnuts (they even look like little brains!) Eggs And reducing your intake of saturated fats and highly refined sugary foods. (This is generally speaking, if you are recommended to follow a particular diet or avoid particular foods for a health reason, this is important to continue with). Physical activity can help with the balance of neurotransmitters. It can support a healthy mood and brain function.

24.01.2022 https://mailchi.mp/e008/olea-newsletter-corona-updateCorona Virus Newsletter

23.01.2022 How are you going with managing stress so far this year? Our January tips are just 4 of many tips that may help you on a daily basis. There is no one best answer for everyone, as every body is different in the way we are wired to handle stress, or the way we perceive stress. ... We also know that if you are not managing stress well, it is not good for your health: your cardiovascular system, your immune system, your digestive system, your nervous system, or hormonal balance may be imbalanced, possibly leading to illness if you ignore it. Dont carry on pretending it might go away. If you need support managing stress, do it in the early stages, but it is never too late to change what youre doing if its not working for you. Remember a little stress can be good for motivation, but it is important to keep it balanced with a healthy lifestyle, and our January tips aim to help you do this. Were here to help you if you need individualised Naturopathic consultations, Remedial Massage or Acupuncture treatments. All of these have specific ways of helping you manage stress, and we can help you work out what is best for you

22.01.2022 Have you noticed the slight chill in the air in the morning and evening? Its this time of year we begin to prepare for change in season, which brings with it change in temperature, change in bugs, and often a gradual change in the way we eat. Now is the time to get your broth on and stock pile your freezer ready to make warming, winter meals. Follow this link to find a great bone broth recipe, or if you havent made it before, you can find out what all the hype is about.... www.oleahealth.com.au/the-benefits-of-bone-broth/

21.01.2022 Covid-19 Update from Olea Health - https://mailchi.mp/e698ca7/covid-19-update-from-olea-health

21.01.2022 Stress Management Tip 2 Remember to breathe the way you are supposed to. Shallow breathing can be common. Do you ever find yourself holding your breath if you are working on something all encompassing? Or notice the big sigh or breath out to signify relief of tension during your day? Breathing fully and doing it regularly gives you a chance to get the oxygen your brain and body need to function best, and can relieve acute stress.

20.01.2022 Like the saying: "Use it or lose it" To keep your whole brain working most efficiently you need to use it. The Brain Foundation runs a program called Healthy Brain to assist Australians to look after their brain health. They have lots of good games and tips for exercising and challenging your brain, as well as some more detail on the topics weve posted on here. Check it out:... brainfoundation.org.au/healthy-brain/ See more

20.01.2022 Just because its not a commonly discussed topic, doesnt mean its not important. Toilet time should be regular, fairly quick, ... complete and relatively uneventful. It shouldnt be Too fast, or too slow. Too frequent or too far between. Too messy, too hard or too smelly. The digestive system is important to overall health. From oral health of your gums and teeth, right through to toileting. This system is where nutrition goes in, should be processed properly and waste excreted regularly (but not too regularly). Digestive balance can be upset by many things including Stress, Poor dietary choices, Alcohol intake or Infectious microbes (such as food-bourne bacteria or parasites). With digestive imbalance you may also experience things like: Fatigue Headaches Skin rashes ITS TIME TO GET IT SORTED OUT!

19.01.2022 Looking after your health is always important. Recent global events have reinforced this reminder to us. However, it is important to be aware of looking after the health of your whole body, all the time. No need to go to extremes, just to be aware and make daily proactive choices. We are here to provide you with support to be the healthiest you that you can be. This week well be sharing tips on looking after your brain health, in accordance with Brain Awareness Week in Australia.

19.01.2022 It can be as simple as adding a handful of green leafies from the garden, or a packet. Or you can create elaborate, colourful celebration salads. Whatever fresh plant food you can add to your Easter feast will increase the nutrition it brings to the table.

18.01.2022 Our Acupuncturist works at Springwood and Eatons Hill every Tuesday, maybe its time to book in and see how effective this amazing treatment is for many ailments

17.01.2022 Covid-19 Update from Olea Health - https://mailchi.mp/076032d/covid-19-update-from-olea-health

17.01.2022 Stress Management Tip 3 You can use your food as medicine AND you can grow it yourself Your garden could: Become functional, Smell great, ... Look green and Help you keep your brain functioning well and managing stress. Here are some to begin with *As a tea or added to food these can assist on a daily basis, however, if you require more, make an appointment with our professional Naturopaths for an individualised herbal medicine prescription (rather than consume your whole plant in a day).

17.01.2022 SLEEP........ Do you feel you are getting too much, not enough, trouble getting to sleep or trouble having a solid sleep? Sleep is often overlooked for its importance in health, yet we spend approximately one third of life asleep. So if you live until 90 years old, this equates to about 32 years asleep. So much can be said about the necessity of good sleep, and where we may have lost this habit in modern living. To summarise, this TED talk from a circadian neuroscientist... (sleep study specialist) is definitely worth watching! Natural medicine has many safe, effective tools to support quality sleep and good sleeping habits. We have helped many people achieve sound slumber. So if you are looking for restful, refreshing sleep regularly, we may be able to help you get there through an individualised plan. Sleep on it, then give us a call if we can help you.

16.01.2022 Water, water everywhere! Not only is it good for our plants and the frogs in the garden, you need to get enough of it too You probably think of your brain, your heart and your lungs as important organs you need to look after for good health, right? These are composed of mostly water. In fact, your whole body is up to 60% water.... Getting adequate water is necessary for: Brain function - cognition, memory and alertness Blood pressure Muscle function Digesting food Eliminating waste from the body, including bowel function AND kidney function Healthy skin Regulating body temperature And MUCH more.... Therefore, it is important to make sure you are getting enough water in..... and out. If you know you have trouble drinking enough water, you think you may drink too much, or you think your body gets rid of too much or too little water, we may be able to help you. Coming soon to the Knowledge Centre on our website - www.oleahealth.com.au - is an article that may answer some questions you have about how much water is enough? Or what can I do to get more, or not run to the loo after every glass of water? https://oleahealth.com.au/blog-2/

15.01.2022 LUNCHBOXES ARE LOOMING!!!! BUT stop scrolling past, dont stress, this is a simple suggestion post. With so many great ideas and recipes it can be overwhelming to know where to start, especially if your efforts so far of vegetable filled lunch boxes have been unsuccessful... Our tip - KEEP IT SIMPLE:... If you have browning bananas, imperfect looking apples, or that last bit of cauliflower or zucchini in the fridge - put it in some baking for lunchboxes (sometime in the next week). You can find a super recipe, or you can just bake your usual muffins and finely grate some peeled apple or zucchini in to the mix (chocolate muffins hide the skin colours better). Add some tahini (nut free, sesame seed spread) to boost good oils and protein in the banana muffins (*adding dates to sweeten may disguise the mild taste of tahini for those with detective like taste buds). The options are endless, but the GOALS TO KEEP IN MIND: Add as much fresh nutrition as possible, sometimes hiding in baking helps with those extra serves. Minimise sugar Avoid processed (this helps reduce packaging and waste as well as unnecessary additives) Maximise protein (seeds, tahini, egg, etc)

15.01.2022 Mens Health is sometimes a little left behind until in need of crisis care. Lets share some information about mens health, tips to keep healthy, and signs that may indicate you or a man in your life might want to look at his health.

15.01.2022 Sure, no worries I hear you say.... If left unmanaged stress and depression can affect your brain health. It is important to take steps to manage these. Seeking support for depression is important. You dont have to manage it alone.... Professionals can help you learn ways to manage your mood, just ask. Daily stress is a part of most peoples lives nowadays. As such, it takes daily measures to manage it, including physical activity, taking me time to do something you enjoy like listening to music, reading, playing with the dog, and of course eating well to help nourish your brain and body. Natural medicine can provide support to help manage your bodys stress response, so again just ask!

13.01.2022 EXERCISE....... Do you love it? Do you really not like it?... We'd love to hear how you get exercising and move your body, there are so many options! Whether we like it or not our bodies are built to move. BUT before you switch off because exercise hurts too much, or is too hard, or you are too busy, or you don't have the energy, please read this through. Exercise can give us many health benefits. It can be wonderful at this time of year to: Help stress management Give you energy Prevent or improve muscle discomfort from repetitive action (like sitting at work all day) Help your digestion work efficiently Reduce some inflammation Or improve your mood It is important to check with your health care professional before you embark on an exercise regime, and if necessary get a plan designed for you. It might be hard, it might be hot, but it should be worth it (once you've got into it anyway). We are here to help you with: your muscles as you get into exercise, and to make sure your body has the right fuel. The right level and type of exercise is an important part of your health journey. Get out and enjoy what you can, and get moving!

13.01.2022 Good sleep is necessary for your brain to reset itself and prepare to handle anything and everything the next day brings. If youve had trouble sleeping you may have looked into: Habits - it takes a couple of weeks to develop the habit of sleeping well, so trying something for a week isnt always effective AND... Hygiene - sleep hygiene involves doing the right things to prepare your body for sleep. Acupuncture, Massage therapy and Naturopathy can all help with sleep in their varying ways. Every body is different, and our practitioners are experienced in working out the best ways to help YOU achieve good sleep. If you can do it yourself, RELAX and SLEEP WELL, if this is not easy or regular for you, ask us about how we can support you.

13.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Just a reminder we are opened this weekend on Saturday and we now have stocks of immunotone+ Look forward to seeing you all again soon as restrictions are eased.

13.01.2022 GREAT NEWS.... Jackie Ludwig (our Naturopath and Remedial Massage therapist) now has appointments available Tuesdays!! Get your digestion back on track - no more uncomfortable bloating, unwanted wind or running frantically to the toilet. If you have Tuesday time, you can get your body sorted, beginning with a Naturopathic appointment.... If youve increased or begun an exercise regime, keep on track to your goals. Dont let niggling muscle discomfort hold you back! Extra Remedial Massage appointments are available for you on Tuesdays now.

12.01.2022 Summer Update from Olea - https://mailchi.mp/7d58a1176e67/summer-update-from-olea

10.01.2022 Where are you getting your vitamin C from? What if you dont like citrus fruit, or it doesnt like you? Did you know other seasonal foods like strawberries and broccoli will also help replenish stores of this vitamin your body uses daily?... Vitamin C is needed for important functions of the human body including skin health, immune function and supporting natural detoxification mechanisms. If youre looking to add more vitamin C to your diet remember to keep these food sources raw and fresh - heating the foods can affect the vitamin C content.

09.01.2022 The Corona-virus - What you can do to protect yourself. What to look for: According to the WHO, following are the current guidelines on identifying if someone may have a corona-virus infection. If the patient satisfies the epidemiological AND clinical criteria (listed below), they are classified as a suspected case: Epidemiological criteria... Travel to Wuhan City (Hubei Province, China) in the 14 days before the onset of illness, OR Travel to an area with evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission, or a declared outbreak, within 14 days before onset of illness, OR Close contact in 14 days before illness onset with a confirmed case of 2019-nCoV. Clinical criteria Fever or history of fever (>38 C) and acute respiratory infection (sudden onset of respiratory infection at least one of: shortness of breath, cough or sore throat), OR Severe acute respiratory infection requiring admission to hospital with clinical or radio-logical evidence of pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome (i.e. even if no evidence of fever). Prevention is the best option Follow this link for more information: https://oleahealth.com.au/the-corona-virus-and-what-you-ca/ See more

09.01.2022 IT ALL STARTS WITH THE GUT!! If the gut is not healthy then no matter what you throw at it or the rest of your body, nothing will work to its capacity until the... gut is healthy. So, before you start wasting money on supplements and food that will only be of partial benefit to you if you have leaky gut or poor gut health, have one of our naturopaths check and repair your gut health. It will save you money in the long run and save your body unnecessary anxiety as well! Call today and start the journey the RIGHT way. C U Soon. See more

09.01.2022 Farewell fatigue.....................Invite energy! Do you (or a man in your life) struggle to get out of bed in the morning, without coffee anyway? Or slump on the couch most days after work and find it hard to gather the energy to move?... Fatigue or low energy may result from a number of things including: *Stress or mental worries *Lacking nutrition *Inflammation in the body *Pain *Inadequate rest or quality of sleep If left continue, these may develop into bigger problems such as: *Mood disorders *Chronic disease *Lower immunity, so you get sick all the time Acupuncture or Naturopathic assessment may help identify areas that may be hindering you from the energy you want to wake up with. You may even know where you need to change things, BUT.... Sometimes these basics, like sleep, arent easy to attain. For instance there are easy but healthier ways to help wind down for sleep than relying on a few beers after work. If you want to farewell fatigue, and encourage energy back into your life, contact us to see how we can support you, in your life.

09.01.2022 Take the steps you can to prevent brain injuries

08.01.2022 It has been said: " Nothing is REALLY lost until your Mum cant find it "

08.01.2022 Does Dad have sore muscles? Sport, Getting back into exercise, Physical work, ... Work posture (especially repetitive or long periods of sitting or standing), Or even tension from stress can leave tight, sore or uncomfortable muscles. Remedial Massage or Acupuncture treatment may help ease muscle discomfort and get him moving and feeling better again. Nutrition can also be important to look at for muscle health maintenance and recovery from injury or intense exercise. And if he wont prioritise himself, you could gift him a voucher for Fathers Day!

07.01.2022 Stress Management Tip 4 Mini Daily Holidays...... Holidays refresh us. Why? Because we have time to do what we want to do, what we enjoy (most holidays anyway). ... Bringing 30 minutes of this into your everyday can help you manage stress, feel more refreshed and stay happier If youre not already doing this, try it for the next month. But remember to book your holidays in too, they are still important!

05.01.2022 Men's Health is sometimes a little left behind until in need of crisis care. Let's share some information about men's health, tips to keep healthy, and signs that may indicate you or a man in your life might want to look at his health.

05.01.2022 We hope this Easter brings you Hope Tuesday we will be back and we look forward to hearing from you

04.01.2022 Have you told yourself you'll get to it: After Christmas After the Holiday After I finish all the washing from the holiday (we all know that's a big one to hide behind)......... Why not now? If you're lacking motivation or energy, or have another health problem that has been bothering you now is a good time to get to the bottom of it. Often it doesn't go away, just moves deeper. Your shoulder might not hurt so much, but you might not realise you are walking and moving crooked to adapt from the initial problem. You might get through lacking energy with coffee, and another, and 4 more. But you still never wake up refreshed. By listening to you and your body signs, then helping you with the right nutrition, tonics, body treatments, testing and/or referrals if indicated, we can help you start to feel well NOW. It's what we do. And we're bouncing back into it for 2021. Stop hiding from whatever it is, especially if it's slowing you down from feeling the way you want to. We will always do our best to find time for you, but call soon as this month is filling up - (07) 3808 8624. We look forward to helping you jump out and tackle that thing bothering you!

04.01.2022 Just because it's not a commonly discussed topic, doesn't mean it's not important. Toilet time should be regular, fairly quick, ... complete and relatively uneventful. It shouldn't be Too fast, or too slow. Too frequent or too far between. Too messy, too hard or too smelly. The digestive system is important to overall health. From oral health of your gums and teeth, right through to toileting. This system is where nutrition goes in, should be processed properly and waste excreted regularly (but not too regularly). Digestive balance can be upset by many things including Stress, Poor dietary choices, Alcohol intake or Infectious microbes (such as food-bourne bacteria or parasites). With digestive imbalance you may also experience things like: Fatigue Headaches Skin rashes IT'S TIME TO GET IT SORTED OUT!

04.01.2022 Working from home? Learning from home? Juggling these two? Taking on a fitness challenge? Changing your fitness routine at this time?... This article in our Knowledge Centre gives you 3 simple tips to check off if you are working at home to keep your body (especially your muscles) functioning well. If you looked at this weeks ago, recheck it now. Remedial Massage is also available if you are struggling managing a chronic illness or feeling the strain of changes in the way your body is moving. Keep moving, keep flexible. We are here to help you keep going if you need us! https://oleahealth.com.au/3-simple-things-you-can-do-to-he/

02.01.2022 Stress Management Tip 1 Regular Physical Activity Walk or dance, just get moving on most days. If you can get out into green space you increase the stress management benefits. This helps you not only to relieve stress you may already be feeling, but keeping it regular allows your body to respond to new stresses better. So, get moving......

01.01.2022 This quote from Downton Abbey actress is on point! Winter mornings bring a desire for a warm cuppa, but you can make it beneficial to your body. While you enjoy the warmth of the cup slowly defrosting your fingers and slowly sipping the warmth into your body, correctly chosen herbal teas may assist your body. Some favourites:... *Lemon and ginger tea may warm or soothe a dry or tickly throat *Dandelion root or Chamomile may warm and prepare your digestive system for action *Green tea may help your brain prepare for a busy day, while warming your body. See more

01.01.2022 Grab a glass of water, and take in this article.... If you have wondered about dehydration in detail, enjoy!