Chinese herbs for Stress & Anxiety

Chinese herbs for Stress & Anxiety

Stress and anxiety are a bit of a modern day affliction. In human history we were more prone to the sudden fight or flight response to a stressful situation, such as coming face to face with a wild animal. But in modern life we often have fairly consistent levels of...
Are Probiotics as good as they say?

Are Probiotics as good as they say?

There’s a lot of talk these days about the benefits of taking probiotic supplements, which are made from billions of good bacteria. At first it can seem counterintuitive to take a pill filled with bacteria when we’ve all been raised to think of bacteria as...
Ever wanted to try Pilates?

Ever wanted to try Pilates?

When a new Pilates studio (Pilates 360) opened up across the road from my St Leonards clinic, I took it as a sign from the universe that I should definitely give Pilates a go. I used to do mat Pilates as a teenager to try and manage my scoliosis (curvature of the...
Should you freeze your eggs?

Should you freeze your eggs?

Egg freezing is a hot topic these days. We’re starting families later than ever before, so some women are turning to egg freezing to take the pressure off their ticking biological clock. But do you actually need to take the drastic step of going through an egg...