The 3rd and final installment of ‘A Guide to working from home’ is all about ergonomics and how to stay physically healthy and in shape. There a few things to consider like seating, posture, taking breaks, eye exercises, etc so let’s get started!
For Part 2 of our ‘A guide to Working from Home’ we will talk about weight loss, weight management and stress management. It is really easy to gain weight while working from home as you are out of your normal routines and able to go to the cupboard to get food whenever you like. You can also become more sedentary with gyms being closed and feelings of laziness and complacency. Feeling stressed and anxious can play a big role in gaining weight too as you may be comfort eating, pushing down emotions with food or eating out of boredom. Here are some tips to keep to you on the right track for your weight loss and weight management so that you can come out the other side of this fitter and healthier than ever before!
As companies and businesses around the world are shifting to working from home, this will be the first time for many people who have never worked from home before. This will be challenging as existing routines and habits get thrown out of balance and can create pressure for yourself, your family and the people you work with.
We have put together a 3 Part series to help you with this transition to home based working.
Poor working from home practices and habits can lead to feelings of isolation, burnout and overload. It can easily cause blurred lines between work and home and can lead to feelings of guilt if you know that you are getting emails or phone calls out of work hours and aren’t responding to them. It can also reduce focus and productivity and can have an impact on our health and fitness. Work and personal relationships can also be negatively impacted leading to feelings of anxiety and depression. Read More
With the Corona Virus currently impacting Australia and the Rest of the World I wanted to let you know that here at Capalaba Natural Health we are following the advice from the Department of Health in terms of safely and hygiene plus applying our own Natural Health Knowledge. We want to reassure you that we are committed to a safe and healthy environment for everyone entering the clinic and have taken the following safety measures:
– Disinfecting / cleaning of rooms, equipment and surfaces daily
– Ensuring staff and clients are washing hands regularly
– Providing hand sanitisation
– An Anti viral / Anti bacterial essential oil blend is also being diffused within the clinic.
We want to continue helping support you with your health and weight loss journey and see no need for cancelling appointments unless you have:
1. Recently returned from overseas AND have respiratory symptoms (including fever, sore throat and a cough)
2. Been in close contact with someone confirmed to have Corona Virus
We are offering Naturopathic and Weight Loss phone consultations too if you prefer or are self isolated.
As health is our main priority we would like to remind all our clients that if you are experiencing flu like symptoms e.g. temperature/fevers, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing or cough that you call the clinic and book in for a phone consultation so that we can still assist you rather than coming in to the clinic.
If you are in need of supplements we are able to post them out to you. Immune boosting herbs like Super Mushroom Complex or Andro NK are a great addition to a healthy diet right now along with Zinc, Vit C and Probiotics.
Should you have a cough or cold we can make up liquid herbs to support you.
Our Kinesiologist Sinead is continuing to treat clients but she is also offering distance healing too.
Prevention is always better than cure so please ensure that you are taking all the necessary measures to avoid getting sick and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support through these stressful times as we all try to navigate this new territory the best way we can.
Take Care
Tony
Naturopath and Owner of Capalaba Natural Health.
With Corona Virus on the rise and the greater population starting to get nervous about what’s to come, you may be wondering what you can do to protect yourself. There are many things that you can do to help your body fight off any invaders. Boosting your immune system is the biggest and best way to do that! So here are six ways to boost your immune system.
With the recent outbreak and fear around Corona Virus we wanted to give you some practical Naturopathic ways to boost your immune system. These are some natural ways to boost immunity and the best ways to avoid the Corona Virus. Read More
Are you lactose or dairy intolerant? Do you suffer from cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, skin rashes, hives, asthma? You quite possibly could be dairy or lactose intolerant. Around 65% of the population is dairy or lactose intolerant. When you think about it, it’s a little bit weird that humans drink milk from another species? I mean, would you honestly walk up to a cow and start sucking on it’s teet? Cow’s milk is designed for baby cows to drink so that they can grow up to be big cows. Just like human babies drink their mothers milk in the early stages of life. So why would we swap species? No wonder there are so many people with dairy or lactose intolerances. If you are unsure if dairy is an issue for you we can do a simple finger prick and find out. For more information click here. So let’s talk about some dairy free alternatives!
Are you feeling tired and exhausted all the time? Do you think it’s just because of your busy lifestyle or stress? It may be more than you think. Although your hectic, demanding lifestyle may be the culprit, persistent tiredness may also be a symptom of Adrenal Fatigue.
Depleted adrenal glands leads to what is known as adrenal fatigue. The adrenal glands are small, but they have a very big role, because they are responsible for managing stress and are important in maintaining our energy levels and motivation. The glands are an integral part of the endocrine system, and secrete hormones that manage a range of your body functions, including adrenaline. The adrenal glands can become depleted due to lack of sleep, excessive exercise, overwork, stress, chronic inflammation and taking care of everyone else first. When this happens, fatigue is often the result. Read More
Being the start of a new year its always a time to think about what you want to achieve in the year ahead. For a lot of people the start of a new year means getting fitter and losing weight. Especially after indulging over the Christmas/New Year period. You may be suffering from long standing conditions that you finally want to get rid of this year. For example, IBS, crohns, fatigue, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, menopausal symptoms, skin allergies, fibromyalgia etc. So how can we help you change your life and health? Read More
How to thrive of a vegan or vegetarian diet.
With the rise in popularity lately of veganism I thought it was time to discuss how to thrive on a vegan or vegetarian diet. If you have been living under a rock lately, maybe we should go back to the basics and explain what a vegan and vegetarian diet actually is and how to thrive on a vegan diet.
What is a vegan and vegetarian diet?
A vegan diet excludes all animal products – that includes meat, fish, dairy, eggs, gelatin and honey. Being a “vegan” means avoiding things made from animal products also i.e leather, wool, suede, fur, feathers and silk.
A vegetarian diet avoids meat, fish and poultry. It is less restrictive and includes dairy and sometimes eggs depending on the person’s own idea of vegetarianism. Read More
