Winter mornings – Cold exposure
André's Blogs Recently, I became aware of the practice of a Misogi challenge while reading the book The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter (highly recommend it). Misogi is originally a Japanese Shinto practice of cleansing the mind and body, by standing under an ice-cold ice-melt...
Exciting Collaboration Alert!
Health A huge thank you to Matt Stratton from Human Potential Clinic (Exercise Physiology Clinic) at AUT for sharing your incredible knowledge with us today! I had the pleasure of meeting Matt to explore scientific assessment options for Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue...
Pumpkin Pie – An Autumn Classic
André's Blogs Winter is finally upon us and it’s a good time to indulge in some winter comfort food. One of my favourites has always been pumpkin pie, not something I’ve been able to find much of in NZ, but something you find everywhere in the US around fall/winter. Here’s a basic...
Upper back release with a spikey ball
André's Blogs Often the upper back is where a lot of people feel tension and store stress. This tension often builds up from exercise, driving, office work, gardening, or watching TV and gaming. One way that can be effective in relieving this tension is to use a spikey ball to...
Exploring the surprising benefits of indoor plants
Ben's Blogs In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often seek refuge in nature to find peace and tranquillity. But what if we could bring a slice of that natural oasis into our homes and workplaces? Enter indoor plants, not just decorative elements, but powerful allies in...
Practical Steps For Stress Reduction: Enhancing Well-Being One Step At A Time
Ben's Blogs In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of our lives. Whether it’s work deadlines, personal relationships, or financial worries, stress can take a toll on our mental and physical health if left unchecked. However, by incorporating...
Stretching….it’s good!
Movement Stretching…it’s good! Regular exercise is super important in maintaining a healthy quality of life on many levels. However, the importance of stretching is commonly overlooked and often leads to injury that may be avoided. We require our muscles’ flexibility to...
Scent – why it’s not so yummy as you think!
Health Many of you know that we are a ‘fragrance free’ clinic. But do you know why? We’ve published a blog on this before, courtesy of our Ehlers-Danlos Support Group Coordinator, Wendy. Read it here. Jacquelyn (that’s me!) had to make a decision either to give up her job...