Thornton Health Consulting in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Medical and health

Thornton Health Consulting

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Address: Suite 108, 430 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 We discussed organizing our workspace last week and focused on efficiency and physical health. This week I want to talk about the importance of setting up your workspace to help maintain your mental health. Most of us have worked from home or been isolated from others before, however it is usually only for short periods of time, and usually not with our nearest and dearest in our space as well. By physically going to a different location to work each day there is a natural d...istance between home and work. It is easier to leave work problems or stress in the office and feel mentally safe in the sanctuary of your own home. But when you are working at home it is hard to keep the two separate. Work stresses may creep into home life, our relationships and affect our sleep; or our home life can interrupt our work flow. This brings us back to one of the suggestions I made last week. It is important to perform some kind of ritual to signify to your brain that it is the start of work, or the end of work. That could involve getting dressed for work at the start of the day and changing into comfy clothes at the end of work for the day, and/or going for a short walk around the block before and at the end of work for the day. Other options might include setting up and putting away your work equipment if you are using your dining table or other communal area to work. Or meditating for five minutes at the start and end of work, visualizing your commute or opening and closing doors to your work or home environments. Whatever work for you. By creating a mental division between work and home it can help to clear our minds and prevent work stresses leaking into our down time or family time at the start and end of the day and vice versa.

23.01.2022 Now offering 20% student, concession, health care card and pensioner discount!

21.01.2022 Treatments now available on Wednesdays at the beautiful Normanby Chambers building on Little Collins! It has such a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere, with lots of bright natural light. @ Normanby Chambers

20.01.2022 I am excited to announce that I am now working from Normanby Chambers on Little Collins Street on Wednesday afternoons.

20.01.2022 What does that even mean?? We hear people talk about stress hormones all the time, but what are they? And what do they do to our bodies? In times of physical, mental or emotional stress there is a cascading chemical response in our body known as fight-or-flight, aka the stress response! This response is designed to optimize our body to enable us to deal with the threat (whether it is real or imagined).... The hypothalamus kicks off the party by telling our adrenal glands to release Adrenalin and Cortisol - the dreaded stress hormones! These hormones circulate through the body and cause many effects. They cause increased heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and stimulate release of sugar into the blood to give our muscles the oxygen and energy needed to fight or run. These hormones also promote release of stomach acid and boost the immune system. The acute stress response is NORMAL and is actually adaptive and useful. But... what if our adrenaline and cortisol remain elevated after the threat is gone, or if mental and emotional stressors arent dealt with? The normally protective stress response will start to damage our bodies. Prolonged high blood pressure and elevated heart rate can cause cardiovascular damage. Chronic high blood-sugar can increase the risks of developing type II diabetes. Disruption to the digestive system can cause nausea, stomachache, diarrhea or constipation. Extended periods of muscular tension can lead to headaches and bodily pain. Despite short-term increases in sexual hormones during acute stress, chronic stress can lead to impotence, low libido and menstrual irregularity and pain. The immune system is damaged by prolonged exposure to stress hormones making us more prone to even mild illnesses as well as delay recovery and wound healing. Mentally, chronic stress is linked to insomnia and depression. No one is immune to stress, and its important to remember that our acute stress response is actually protective. So what can we do to stop acute stress rolling over into chronic stress?? We need to know how to properly identify and manage our stress to get our lives back on track! What do you do to manage YOUR stress?

16.01.2022 Treatments now available on Wednesday’s at the beautiful Normanby Chambers building on Little Collins! It has such a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere, with lots of bright natural light. @ Normanby Chambers

14.01.2022 How did you sleep last night? Did you know that during sleep your brain undergoes maintenance? During sleep the waste products that build up in your brain throughout the day are flushed out. In particular the build up of beta amyloid proteins, that have been linked to Alzheimer’s type dementia, require sleep to be eliminated from the central nervous system. ... How much value do you place on sleep?

13.01.2022 I have often thought that I am more productive working from home because I can dive straight into my work at 7:30 in the morning shortly after Ive woken up and I am still fresh and energized. Its easy to mistake the initial burst of productivity we have first thing in the morning, without the need to get dressed and commute to work, for overall improved productivity. But in reality, by lunch time, the motivation is replaced by ravenous hunger and poor concentration. Its ea...sy to end up eating a meal that is far more than I need, and afterwards the couch seems like a great spot to take a quick nap! If I manage to get back to work after that, the quality is usually less than stellar and its incredibly hard to focus. So although you might feel productive in the morning, this approach to work will often sacrifice productivity and motivation in the afternoon. The first way to combat this pattern is to stick to a regular schedule. Try as much as possible to do the things you would have done when you were physically going to work. Or at least simulate it as best as you can! Start by getting dressed for the day. I dont mean you have to put on a suit and tie (unless you want to!), but its important to have a shower and ditch your jammies! Wake at the same time each work day. Have a shower and get dressed. Have a light breakfast and take a walk around the block before you grab your coffee and sit down to work. Our biological systems (digestive, hormonal, and circadian) thrive on regularity. Keeping to a regular schedule will help to avoid the pitfalls of the post-lunch food coma, and the mid-afternoon concentration slump, the tendency to skip meals and over eat in the evening. Take regular breaks during the day to stretch, have a glass of water and rest your eyes. After youve finished for the day, head outside for another short walk to help your mind switch off from work, get the blood moving and breathe some fresh air! Give it a try and see if it helps improve your productivity!

13.01.2022 Glad to finally see better education about the side effects of the pill!

12.01.2022 The analgesic effects of acupuncture are well evidenced. Acupuncture for pain has been shown to increase endorphin release in the brain which interferes with the transmission of pain signals providing pain relief. If youre experiencing acute or chronic pain why not put down the panadol and opt for a more natural treatment!

12.01.2022 One of the challenges of working from home is space! Im not just talking about ENOUGH space, but more specifically about an APPROPRIATE space. Many of us live in small units or townhouses, while others have larger homes with a dedicated study or home office space. While some of us have only a couple of people in our shared space, others have many. Regardless of these factors, it is important to set up a consistent work space. Clear out a spot that is just for work. Make sure... its clear of clutter and theres enough room for you to spread out the things you need for your work. There are two main reasons for ensuring you have a dedicated work space. The first relates to physical health and comfort. The second relates to mental health. Today lets take a look at physical health. If youve been working on your laptop at the kitchen table, or on the couch or even in bed, youre going to start to notice some pretty significant aches and pains pretty soon! Our desks at work are usually ergonomically designed with screens at the right height and chairs designed to support the lower back. You can use things around the house to help replicate these conditions. Use some empty boxes to ensure your screen is at eye level. Plug in an external keyboard and mouse to use if youre using a laptop, so you can relax your arms and shoulders while typing and using your mouse. If you dont have an office chair, use a hard backed chair and pillows to ensure youre sitting at the right height with your feet flat on the floor. Again, some old boxes and tape can be used to create a wedge to rest your feet on if you need it. Support your lower back with a pillow. An inflatable neck pillow (if you have one) is ideal as it lets you adjust size depending on how much back support you require. Try to avoid working from the couch or on a stool as neither will promote good posture or blood flow. Lastly, ensure there is sufficient light in your work area to prevent eye strain. Natural light is best if possible. You should stretch your legs, back and shoulders regularly to help blood flow not just to prevent muscular strain but help bring much needed blood to the brain!

11.01.2022 How did you sleep last night? Did you know that during sleep your brain undergoes maintenance? During sleep the waste products that build up in your brain throughout the day are flushed out. In particular the build up of beta amyloid proteins, that have been linked to Alzheimers type dementia, require sleep to be eliminated from the central nervous system. ... How much value do you place on sleep?

05.01.2022 Most of us are now firmly entrenched in our makeshift home offices trying to keep motivated to do our work. For some of us there is an additional challenge of having children, partners or flatmates in the home as well, creating extra distractions and interruptions. But even for those of us who dont have kids or others around, working from home can still be incredibly challenging! Offices are typically designed with productivity in mind, while our homes are usually designed f...or comfort and relaxation. It is easy to fall into bad habits when working from home that will make it hard to keep motivated leading to lower productivity as well as impact your mental and physical health, sleep and energy levels. I have done my fair share of working from home over the years. This week Im going to post a tip each day that you might find helpful to improve your efficiency at home. Stay tuned!

03.01.2022 Its so lovely working at Anamaya and with so many wonderful people!

02.01.2022 Now taking appointments at the beautiful Anamaya Clinic on Grattan Street in Carlton! Book now to receive a 20% discount off your first appointment.