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. …
This year we celebrated a very different Easter holiday. Most of us stayed at home and pottered. No family gatherings, no religious gatherings, no beach walks, no camping but still lots of chocolate I hope. We all need it. Lindt even produced Easter bunnies with white choc masks this year to go with the times. And …
With the recent government announcements, we as the Ondol team would like to inform you about our trading status. As most of you probably know, Chinese medicine is a registered profession. It is regarded as an allied health profession by the Federal Government. Allied health is considered to be a primary health care service and thus serving an essential need. …
At the moment everybody is talking about the spread of COVID-19, the topic is hard to escape. We are inundated with updates and advice. Yesterday the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic, which is going to put stricter regulations on everybody worldwide. Our current environment is a global arena of fear and uncertainty. Judging by …
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One of our constant companions in modern life is stress. Stress is in everybody’s vocabulary; it’s part of our everyday life. Do you know anybody who is not stressed these days? The World Health Organisation calls stress “the health epidemic of the twenty-first century”. We can experience both “macro stress doses”, such as grief, and …
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Japanese acupuncture offers therapeutic effects and deep relaxation at the same time. Renowned for its gentle range of needle techniques, the Japanese style of acupuncture emphasises pleasant and subtle treatments. In this video, we introduce a variety of tools that are applied to balance the body. For more information visit: www.ondol.com.au For in-depth information about …
