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ankylosing spondylitis some natural perspectives

Ankylosing Spondylitis – Some Natural Perspectives

By Marianne Fernance | Feb 16, 2010

  Ankylosing spondylitis is a degenerative condition of the spine causing back pain and loss of mobility and flexibility. While medically treatment options are primarily pain killers and surgery, there are a number of natural and alternative strategies to manage this condition including nutrition, diet, exercise and massage. What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis, or…

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Iodine, an often forgotten mineral with enormous potential

By Marianne Fernance | Feb 3, 2010

There are many reasons why people seek assistance from complementary and alternative medical practitioners. Some of the more common goals we hear from clients include a desire to: maintain a healthy weight range with a high percentage of active muscle mass and low fat; reduce blood cholesterol levels; prevent fatigue and boost alertness and energy;…

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Balancing the Bacteria – Some easy hints

By Marianne Fernance | Feb 3, 2010

Our gastrointestinal tract (otherwise known as the bowel, colon or gut) is the longest chain of connected organs in the body. Collectively it can measure up to 8 or 9m long and contains more than six main organs with a number of accessory organs. The gastrointestinal tract serves an important role in the body, namely…

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overcoming arthritis nutritionally

Overcoming Arthritis Nutritionally

By Marianne Fernance | Jan 12, 2010

How many times have you heard an elderly friend or relative complaining that their arthritis is acting up again? This common cause of musculoskeletal pain affects almost 4 million Australians and costs over $23 billion each and every year. There’s good news for arthritis suffers though. Contrary to common opinion, arthritis is not part of…

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tips to boost health by alkalising

Tips to Boost Health by Alkalizing

By Marianne Fernance | Dec 1, 2009

Have you seen a pool where the acid / base levels haven’t been maintained properly? It’s all too easy to yo-yo from algae overgrowth to burning eyes! As all pool owners would know there is a very narrow range for the measure of acidity vs alkalinity, otherwise known as pH to ensure best results. Using…

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dont forget to breathe

Don’t Forget to Breathe

By Marianne Fernance | Dec 1, 2009

Most of us, without a doubt, would not for one second dismiss the importance of correct nutrition, adequate rest and exercise in the maintenance of optimum health. But what about breathing? Our breath can be one of the most overlooked facets of our health program, one of the most overlooked and one of the most…

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boost the immune detox with dry skin brushing

Boost the Immune & Detox with Dry Skin Brushing

By Marianne Fernance | Oct 22, 2009

We have spoken a couple of times now about the benefits of lymphatic massage to maintain and preserve optimal health. To recap just briefly though lymphatic massage is a system of light strokes applied to the skin with the goal of stimulating the flow of lymph fluid and directing it back to the heart. The…

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feeling back pain drink it away

Feeling Back Pain? Drink it Away

By Marianne Fernance | May 14, 2009

Often during a massage the question is asked: what do you recommend to help with back pain? While there are many answers to this question, one that always generates a few “excuse me’s?” is water. That’s right clear, pure, natural water may be the edge you’ve been looking for in keeping that back pain away.…

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Essential Fatty Acids & Pain / Inflammation Management

By Marianne Fernance | Apr 15, 2009

Most people by now are aware of the requirement for the essential fatty acids, other wise known as Omega 3, 6 and 9, in the diet. These are referred to as “essential” both due to the affects of excluding these form the diet and the fact they cannot be synthised in the body. Some examples…

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