Category Archives: Vive Clinic

Quinoa Pizza Bites

Extremely tasty and very quick to make, these delicious pizza bites are the perfect pre-game snack to enjoy before the State of Origin! Gluten free, protein rich, and high fibre – you won’t have to compromise taste for nutritional value. … Continue reading

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Do you have “Sitting Syndrome”?

By Marilyn Lemaire   Is it possible that a simple change like “Standing more” could increase life span by years?   There are many recognized addictive behaviors but most of us would have never considered that an addiction to sitting … Continue reading

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6 Ways Your Thyroid Affects Your Health

Our bodies consist of a number of biological systems that carry out specific functions necessary to keep us healthy. One of them is the thyroid gland. Being one of the largest endocrine glands, this small, butterfly-shaped gland found inside your … Continue reading

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VIVE Clinic – Naturopath Bella Walton

What is Naturopathy? Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to health care, offering individualized treatment based on natural principles and supported by research-based evidence. This includes optimising diet and lifestyle practices, with the use of herbal medicine and nutriceuticals where … Continue reading

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Seven Part Series, Part 3: Solar Plexus Chakra

Plunging into the world of Energy Centres; our main Chakras By Jo Smith Kinesiology and Reiki Practitioner & Instructor      Is Your Solar Plexus Chakra Balanced?   Previously we explored the Base Chakra; linked to hoarding, feeling grounded, fear, … Continue reading

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What is Hypnosis and how might hypnosis assist you?

The range of issues people have come to see me for have included:   Anxiety, self-esteem & confidence Fears & phobias Weight loss Quit Smoking Alcohol & substance dependency Control and management of pain and other physical symptoms Depression Bed … Continue reading

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Back to School offer – Start 2016 balanced!

Sometimes it can be a little daunting for both parents and children either returning to school or starting school for the very first time. Emotions can be intense and at times fear can run high in our emotional centre which … Continue reading

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Hormonal Imbalance in Women: How to Read the Signs & What to Do About It

Most women, if not all, have at some point or another, experienced mood swings – feeling irritated, sad, frustrated and emotional for no apparent reason. They often blame their hormones whenever they experience any of these extreme emotions. Many studies … Continue reading

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Vive Health’s 10th Birthday Celebrations

Vive Health celebrated its 10th birthday on Saturday October 24th 2015. From humble beginnings as a health food store with just three staff members it has grown to include an online store and a natural health clinic. Now a team … Continue reading

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Pre-Pregnancy Diet and Lifestyle Tips

By Nutritionist Megan Crockart Are you thinking of becoming pregnant and are not sure what sort of changes you need to make to your diet and lifestyle before you fall pregnant? Before falling pregnant, it is best to make sure … Continue reading

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The Freedom of Trauma Resolution

Mentally and emotionally painful experiences, if left unacknowledged and unresolved, can hold us back in many ways. Traumatic memories that are not worked through effectively can manifest their need for attention as physical or psychological symptoms, or as patterns of … Continue reading

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Fostering Mental Wellness in our Kids

Today, October 10th 2015 is World Mental Health Day, which is the perfect way to cap off Mental Health Week. On our television screens the ABC has provided us with Mental As – a week of shows highlighting various issues … Continue reading

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What is Lomi Lomi Bodywork?

This is a question I am asked frequently, and it’s a difficult one to answer. It really does have to be experienced to understand. When I first trained and began massaging, I heard a lot of Lomi Lomi practitioners saying … Continue reading

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Massage Therapy for Neck Headaches

There are many factors that contribute to headaches. One factor is the irritation or inflammation of nerves located in the neck that can actually refer pain into the face and scalp which can shoot up and cause a headache. This … Continue reading

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10 Signs of Toxic Behaviour & How To Let Go – Part II

(This article is a two part series. To learn more about the 10 red flags that help you identify whether you or another person is toxic make sure to read Part I here.) What to do if you are in a Toxic Situation? You will know … Continue reading

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10 Signs of Toxic Behaviour & How To Let Go – Part I

Are you caught up in a toxic relationship, workplace, friendship or family? Toxic people use their defences to repel you from their lives or control you to stay in their lives. It’s basically a defence mechanism they have developed from … Continue reading

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The Gift of Resilience

Resilience… it is a far reaching concept.  What enables us, as individuals, as families, and as communities to survive and adapt well in the face of adversity?  Or for that matter, how do we get through each passing day in … Continue reading

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Helping Others Cope With Their Grief

One night, when I was twenty, my dad uttered a sentence to me that in a split-second thrust me into a world of overwhelming pain, shock, denial and bewilderment. “Your brother has died”. To say I was unprepared for this … Continue reading

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Introducing Nicki McCosker-Dell, Counsellor

Hi I am Nicki and I am very excited to join the Vive team! I’m a qualified counsellor and my special interests span from trauma and grief counselling to proactive mental wellness creation. In each and every client counselling session … Continue reading

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Relax, Refresh and Renew – Relaxation Massage

Do you need a relaxing break from the stresses of everyday life? Treat yourself with a 60 minute Relaxation Massage! Elisa’s July 2015 special: 60 minutes Relaxation Massage for $60 (Normal price $90 per hour – Elisa is a fully … Continue reading

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