Stress, Sleep & Circadian Rhythm

Stress, Sleep & Circadian Rhythm

Allanah Robinson-Cook – Naturopath   Many of us are starting to understand the negative health implications of stress. Chronic stress is now widely understood as a major causative factor of ill-health including mental health disorders, hormone imbalance,...
The Disruption of Blue Light

The Disruption of Blue Light

Caitlin Hunter – Naturopath   Blue light exposure is the light emitted by electronic devices such as televisions, computers, and smartphones. This can affect the quality of our sleep as blue light exposure suppresses the secretion of melatonin. Melatonin is...
Seven Sleepy Bed Time Rituals

Seven Sleepy Bed Time Rituals

Nicola Raimbert – Osteopath   1. Provide yourself with a quality sleep environment. Ensure you have a comfy bed and pillows. Keep the room temperature cool, but make sure you’ve got some warm blankets to snuggle under. Use black out curtains and, if...
How to support your ‘Rest & Digest’ nervous system

How to support your ‘Rest & Digest’ nervous system

Nikki Jongedyk – Remedial Massage Therapist  Remedial Massage Therapy can best support gut health by reducing our stress levels. Direct massage therapy to the cervical spine (your neck), stimulates your vagus nerve,  which controls much of the parasympathetic...
Sleep Hygiene Part 2 – The Ideal Bedtime Routine

Sleep Hygiene Part 2 – The Ideal Bedtime Routine

Nicola Raimbert – Osteopath Feeling a little lethargic? Grumpy? Out of sorts?  Need more shut eye but having trouble switching off?  I’m not surprised.  Life is hectic. Non stop. It’s hard to switch off these days when there are more avenues of...