It’s the time of the year again, we have entered the cold and flu season.
For many of us, colds and flu are just another part of life that we have to suffer through with trips to the Dr, swallowing cold and flu tablets, sore throat lozenges and cough syrup. Admittedly, social distancing and improved hand hygiene in recent times have lowered the infection rate significantly. However, we are still vulnerable to catching colds.
What is insomnia? Insomnia relates to many different types of disrupted sleep. Whether it is short or long term, it can impact your everyday life considerably. The main characteristics of insomnia are difficulty falling asleep at night or failure to stay asleep. It is one of the most common issues in society. It can cause many other problems such …
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Around one in five Australians experience symptoms of IBS at some time. Classified as a functional gastrointestinal disorder, IBS is characterised by recurrent abdominal pain, bloating and abnormal bowel habits, often alternating constipation and diarrhea. Women are more prone to IBS, and symptoms often first occur in adulthood. It can …
Friday the 12th of February is the Chinese New Year! Welcome to 2021 – the Year of the Ox. If you were born in 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973 1985 1997, 2009 or 2021 – you are an Ox! In Chinese culture, the Ox is a valued animal. Oxen are the hard workers in the background, intelligent and …
We all want to make so many changes to live a life that is healthier and happier. Often, we don’t succeed because we take on too many challenges at once. We decide to exercise every day, quit alcohol, try that new diet, meditate… It becomes overwhelming and all too soon we go back to our …
Welcome to Spring! Have you had a chance to step into the Ondol Clinic backyard yet, to see the transformation that has occurred there? We are excited to announce that the healing garden has been completed, and now it just needs time to settle in and grow. Already it is proving to be a special …
It’s the time of the year again. With the change in season, allergic rhinitis is on the rise. What is allergic rhinitis? Commonly known as hay fever, allergic rhinitis occurs when the nose and eyes are coming into contact with allergens such as pollen, dust mite, moulds and animal dander. The body’s immune system recognises and then …
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 …
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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