by Caitlin Hunt | 31 Mar 2021 | Blog
Bikram yoga is a type of yoga consisting of a fixed sequence of 26 postures, practised in a room heated to 41 °C with a humidity of 40%, intended to replicate the climate of India. Bikram yoga offers the same benefits to traditional forms of yoga for healthy adults....
by Abbey | 29 Mar 2021 | Blog
Written by Sean Young In today’s fast-paced world, where an abundance of information is being constantly presented to us, it can often be difficult to take a step back and take in all the changes. This can cause feelings of being unsure, stressed and overwhelmed which...
by Abbey | 10 Mar 2021 | Blog
Written by Caitlin Hunt Weight training is not just for men or the muscle fanatics, it has a wide range of health benefits particularly for older women. Strengthening exercises like weights has health benefits for anyone but it’s particularly important for women,...
by Abbey | 2 Feb 2021 | Blog
Written by Kira Lightfoot Diabetes is a metabolic condition in which an individual’s body is unable to regulate levels of glucose in the blood 1. If blood glucose becomes too high or too low this can lead to both short term and long-term health complications 1. The...
by Abbey | 9 Dec 2020 | Blog
Written by Madhura Salvi Dementia is a term used to describe a group of conditions characterised by the gradual impairment of brain function.1 An individual’s health and functional ability decline as the condition progresses, their personality may also change as a...
by Abbey | 3 Nov 2020 | Blog
‘Women’s Health’ is a term that can be used to explain the life stages of women, from puberty, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause, and the health conditions that might occur through these stages.1 From menarche to menopause, pregnancy to any chronic conditions,...
by Caitlin Hunt | 2 Oct 2020 | Uncategorized
By Tim Wallace and Kalypso McCallum Smith (UWA Clinical Exercise Physiology Masters Prac Students) Going through the process of amputations can be quite daunting, whether it’s from the causation of trauma, a surgical intervention or a disease. In 2009-2010 in...
by Abbey | 24 Sep 2020 | Blog
By Isabelle Zendler Physical activity is extremely important for both our physical and mental wellbeing. However, so many people aren’t aware of the recommended guidelines therefore often don’t meet the requirements, especially as we get older. The physical...
by Abbey | 31 Aug 2020 | Blog
By Amy Ross Hot flashes, night sweats, have you had the ‘pleasure’ of experiencing them yet? If not, lucky you! Eighty-eight per cent of post-menopausal women suffer from hot flashes or night sweats (vasomotor symptoms; VMS). To make matters worse, they’re often...
by Abbey | 31 Jul 2020 | Blog
By Amy Ross One of the best parts of our colder seasons is the delicious food! The warm meals and hot drinks just hit the spot on a cold day and satisfy us to no end. Although we have increased satisfaction here, there is also the potential of an increase in appetite,...
