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Helping Touch

Locality: Chermside West, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 432 900 470

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23.01.2022 Whenever you feel like life is just a little too busy, it is exactly the right moment to take some time out for a bit of self-care. Here are a few simple things you can do during those really busy periods to feel on top of things again. 1. Eat simple and nourishing food - fill your fridge with fruit, veg and whole foods that are easy to snack on. Blend a quick protein and berry smoothie. If you can, take the time to cook up a really big batch of vegetable soup/bone broth to ...have on hand all week. Just heat it up whenever you need 'fast food'. 2. Breathe deeply - even if it's just for a minute or two. Breathing deeply opens up the parasympathetic nervous system which puts your body into "rest and digest" mode. As opposed to the sympathetic nervous system which rules the "fight of flight" response. Calming everything down in this way makes your body function better, in the short and long term. 3. Spend time outside - preferably out in nature if you can, even if it's just five minutes in the garden. A quick walk around the block does wonders to clear your head and in most cases will actually raise your energy levels for the next task at hand. 4. Invest in your rest - at the end of the day, a really good night's sleep is the best thing you can do to recharge your batteries. For some it's easy to fall into a deep sleep at the end of a busy day. But if you find it difficult to calm your busy mind, find your own bedtime ritual that will ease you into sleep. It might be practising a gratitude meditation to take your mind off your worries; a hot shower or bath to wash away the day; a cup of herbal tea; or getting lost in a few pages of a really good book.

23.01.2022 A lack of routine, which would otherwise help us to regulate our behaviour, and being alone for long periods can provide the perfect setting for unhealthy habits to set in - maybe one drink too many, over-eating, more junk food and not exercising enough, among other temptations. So what activities will keep us healthy and functioning normally in these crazy times. Engaging in hobbies, starting a new project, growing vegetables/gardening, reading a good book or watching a movi...e can bring a sense of pleasure and achievement to an otherwise unstructured day. A spirit of playfulness reduces stress and anxiety. Time doing nothing, playing games, dancing for fun and laughter are good for us. Before dismissing play just for children, know that research has shown that the most intelligent people and animals engage in adult play time. Staying connected and discussing day-to-day activities with friends and family members over the phone or online contributes to good mental health and happiness. In fact conversation rates at the top of the scale for things that make us feel happy, along with meditation/prayer, listening to music and exercise. Scheduling regular virtual catch-ups with friends and family can also build stability and predictability in an otherwise uncertain period. Photo credit: Red Charlie on unsplash.

23.01.2022 Mental Health Awareness Clinically diagnosed anxiety is not just being a bit worried, you can't just "chill out a bit" or "get over it". It eats into your well being, your confidence, your health and your life and it is 24/7. When someone cancels, or ducks out, or makes a pathetic excuse please understand that it isn't personal, it isn't laziness, it isn't being rude. It's because they can't physically do it. ... When someone needs supporting/encouraging/ hand holding it isn't pathetic, it isn't attention seeking, it isn't childish - it's because they are desperate to beat it but can't do it alone. Anxiety is awful, being isolated and believing your friends don't care hurts even more How many of you have had a night out planned, or arranged coffee or a beer with friends and suddenly the 4 walls you inhabit seem the only safe haven because it's the only place you don't have to pretend you are OK, so you cancel. Or when you are invited out you tell them how terribly sorry you are, but you're already booked up that weekend, when you are actually just really busy holding it together in your safe box. Please don't give up on your friends. At work every passing comment can be a negative and you constantly do more to get over the feeling you are not good enough. The exhaustion from not sleeping because you panic all night over what you cannot influence means you make mistakes, you live in a fog and it is a vicious circle. Part of looking after your mental health includes seeking support. It’s normal to have ups and downs. Talk about how you are feeling with family and friends because in times like this they are likely experiencing similar feelings. If you want to talk to someone else, but aren’t sure where to start, there are lots of great online and phone chat support services available (see below). If you are feeling anxious or depressed for an extended period see a health professional. If you need help right now, it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Australia. In an emergency call 000. Contact Lifeline on 131 114 for support if you are experiencing a personal crisis or have suicidal thoughts. Contact Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service Hotline 1800512348 for information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) 131 450 is for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients. Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 provides a free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 for immediate, professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

19.01.2022 The clinic is open for face to face consultations and massage therapy! You can also order bespoke tinctures and tonics from our herbal dispensary with a brief acute consultation. Consultations can still be done online if you'd prefer to stay at home and products can be delivered.... Photo credit: Kiki Siepel on unsplash

16.01.2022 Detox nutritionally and consciously ... * have a healthy mindset * use quality wholefoods * happy gut and better immunity * improve breathing, sleeping and movement... * create a clean, toxic chemical free environment Book a time with me ... Cheers to vibrant health, Michelle

14.01.2022 A kind, respectful, playful and practical approach ...

13.01.2022 Sugar changes the brain in the same way that alcohol and nicotine do, and is just as addictive. Sugar over-consumption over a long period of time, activates the brain (hypothalamus) in a way that stops you feeling full after eating food. The hormones, ghrelin and leptin, that tell you that you're full are turned off. Which means you'll eat more. Unfortunately, the body is not able to store energy from sugar, so it ends up in fat cells that line the stomach and the thighs ....... that's why its so hard to reduce muffin top, even though you're exercising a lot. Although sugar relieves stress in the short term, think of the chocolate bar after a bad meeting, in the long run it makes us more stressed and anxious. Sugar activates the amygdala, the fear center of the brain. Low fat strawberry yoghurt, is one of the worst offenders because sugar replaced the fat to retain the taste but reduce the calories. Sugar is embedded in 70% of all processed foods. Pay attention to the amount of sugar in foods and drinks consumed daily. Consuming too much added sugar increases heart disease risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure and inflammation. Retrain the brain by doing little things regularly and reduce sugar intake to reshape the waistline. Little things like stopping when you're stressed; take a minute to stretch, raise your arms over your head, roll your shoulders back and drop them down and take a deep breath. If you can go for a short walk as well. These little things naturally raise your dopamine and drop your cortisol.

11.01.2022 Many women notice after age 45 that fat seems to accumulate readily at the waist. There are even terms for it, like menopause belly, muffin top, or menopot. W...hat does the science tell us about menopausal belly fat and how to get rid of it? What are the hormonal drivers and are they amenable to change with personalized lifestyle medicine? To get all these and other questions answered, click the link to read the blog. https://bit.ly/3hwMBM3 #womenshealth #menopause #hormones

08.01.2022 To our wonderful patients, our thoughts are with you in theses uncertain times. As your health is important to us, we will continue seeing you for Naturopathic Consults as well as dispensing your favourite natural medicines to you. Things are changing day to day so this is what we're currently doing All consultations will now be via phone, zoom, skype or similar.... Sadly massage therapy is not available at the present time. But social distancing and staying safe is more important right now. All natural medicines and essential oils can be picked up from the clinic or posted out to you. New patient inquiries are welcome - give us a call, text or email to see if we can help you. Our dispensary is open for herbal mixtures, essential oils and supplements. Phone or text your requests. We are offering simple advice over the phone free of charge to anyone without an appointment to recommend appropriate natural treatments and medicine. Arrangements can then be made for pick up (even if you wait out in your car) or delivery to your home Best number to use is 0432 900 470 as you can easily leave a message. We appreciate you now as much as ever and value your patience with technology and waiting times. Your heath is always important to us so if there is anything more that we can do to help you and your family please don’t hesitate to get in contact. Stay safe and calm, Michelle & Paul

06.01.2022 One daily habit that's so good for you is to walk barefoot on the dewy grass every morning. While you're there you can deepen the experience by praying or meditating on appreciative thoughts or being fully present in the moment and aware of the sensations, sounds, scents of the natural elements around you. When you're done, smile and take a deep a breath before walking back inside and getting on with your day. The activity is best when done for at least 30 minutes, with beneficial results accumulating everyday. How does this help? Read more in the latest post on our website. https://thehelpingtouch.com.au/earthing-reduces-inflammati/

01.01.2022 A ROLE FOR OMEGA 3 Severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is characterized by pulmonary hyper-inflammation and potentially life-threatening cytokine storms. Controlling the local and systemic inflammatory response in COVID-19 may be as important as anti-viral therapies.". said Dipak Panigraphy, a Harvard University physician and researcher who collaborates with the Bruce Hammock laboratory at UC Davis. The lab is doing clinical trials on a drug that provides SPMs (specialis...ed pro-resolving mediators) which represent a portion of the omega-3 fatty acid spectrum that has a powerful effect on reducing inflammation. Inflammation can linger long after the acute phase of the injury or illness has passed. Without resolution, the body never truly returns to homeostasis and inflammation becomes chronic. As such, SPMs present us with an important means of regulating the inflammatory response. SPMs resolve inflammation very effectively, without compromising the immune response, and without risky side effects.