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The do’s and don’ts of wearing a great Aussie tradition – Thongs.

Summer is coming – and the thongs are coming out… Thongs are polarizing.   You either love them or hate them.  But there is no denying they are iconic Australian footwear.  No other nation quite does them justice.  And don’t get me started on the flip-flop/jandal debate! ...

What do your genes say about you?

Have you ever wondered why you can roll your tongue but your friend can’t? Or why your little finger is crooked? It’s all about genetics. Whilst there is a great deal of debate about nature versus nurture when it comes to personality, there can be no...

Is your office making you fat?

With summer just around the corner, our thoughts often turn to our weight. The prospect of exposing ourselves in shorts or sleeveless dresses – not to mention swimming costumes – can cause us to evaluate our diet and exercise regime. A recent study has found that

What is TCM?

Ancient Wisdom comes to Precision Health Clinic. There is no denying that the ancient cultures developed a great deal of knowledge – some of which has been forgotten. But we can still use much of that knowledge today. This is true of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The...

Let’s Celebrate World Vegetarian Day!

There are many reasons for becoming a vegetarian.  Maybe you have an objection to killing animals, or you just don’t like the taste of meat.  Perhaps you feel it is a healthier alternative than a meat-based diet, or that fewer animals will reduce global warming. ...

Sciatica – what a pain in the butt

Nobody likes to be in pain, but Sciatic pain can be one of the most debilitating conditions to suffer from since it affects your back and legs, and often makes it difficult to go about your daily activities – even to sit down. What is Sciatica? The...

The low down on running shoes

In 1960 Abebe Bikila created a stir at the Olympics. Not just by being the first East African to win a medal, but by doing it barefoot. Years later in 1984 Zola Budd did it again. Both athletes subsequently began wearing running shoes due to...

First do no HARM

Last week we mentioned the acronym RICER in reference to treating acute injuries. This week, we thought it might be worthwhile to tackle another popular acronym – HARM. While RICER is all about what you should do when you have an acute injury – HARM is...