What is a migraine? Migraine is a common neurological disease that can be very disabling. It is typically a throbbing headache, usually on one side. It can be associated with nausea and vomiting and increased sensitivity to light and sound. What are the triggers? Triggers differ from person to person, but they can include: Environmental …
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Weight Loss and Fertility Did you know that weight issues in women, both underweight and overweight, are a major contributing factor of infertility? Being underweight or overweight can significantly disrupt the reproductive system. It can cause menstrual dysfunction leading to anovulation and infertility (1). A decrease or increase of adipose tissue (body fat) in underweight/overweight women may disrupt …
If you have visited us at Ondol Clinic in the past few weeks, you may have noticed something is “afoot” out the back. We are very excited about what is happening and when the work is completed, we are guessing you will be too. This project will bring a wonderful new dimension to the clinic …
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We believe healthy people make healthy babies. At Ondol Clinic, we can help you develop a plan to prepare for a baby. Together we will examine your health, lifestyle and environmental factors that may have an impact on your chances to conceive as well as influence the health of your baby. The healthier you are, …
Acupuncture and moxibustion (herbal heat treatment) have been used for thousands of years in Asia to boost fertility and address the kinds of medical problems that prevent a woman/couple from conceiving. Recently this has become a popular adjunctive treatment to IVF treatments after studies have shown that it can increase the efficacy of IVF significantly (1). At Ondol …
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As Australia begins to talk about re-opening state borders, and a return to “normal” is on the horizon, it might be time to take stock and consider the impact of the global pandemic on our psyche. Even if we or our loved ones weren’t directly stricken by the virus, the long-term effects of quarantine and …
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We developed the below series of videos in the midst of the pandemic lockdown to help people who were stuck at home yet needing help with various pains, strains, and imbalances. They demonstrate a few different massage and postural techniques that you are able to perform yourself and may provide some relief. They are also …
A good friend recently returned to Brisbane after 10 years living and working in New York. As the Coronavirus escalated there, she felt increasingly alarmed and unsafe. The situation was rapidly deteriorating and in the last week of March, she decided to “come home”. Within 3 days she and her partner packed up their lives …
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Why is exercise so good as a self-care practice, especially in challenging times? Exercise is one of the best ways to bring down the levels of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, reduce inflammation and boost our immune system. The right amount of exercise can be beneficial for a variety of psychological conditions, including …
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Hi everybody, How are you doing? If you are one of the fortunate ones to be still employed, it might be time to go back to work after a restful Easter break. But what does “back to work” mean right now? For many of us, it means back to work somewhere in our own home. …
