Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUD) are a very easy to use, safe and cost effective form of birth control. There are two types of IUD, one that uses hormones to prevent
Read MoreThere is an enormous amount of pressure on women to look a certain way. There is a particular body shape and size that we have somehow come to view as
Read MoreBy Martyn Kirk, Australian National University Food distributor Patties Foods has recalled two brands of frozen mixed berries “” Nanna’s and Creative Gourmet “” due to reports of three people
Read MoreMany people feel a great sense of accomplishment when hitting the bottom of their Kermit-coloured “detoxifying” blend of wheat-grass, kale and cucumber juice, patting themselves on the back for “treating
Read MoreHerd immunity is a term used to describe an ability to rely on the majority of a population being vaccinated against preventable diseases in order to protect the remaining vulnerable
Read MoreNegative emotions can suck your energy, ruin your day, week or month, and make it hard to cope with real life. Depression and anxiety seem to go hand-in-hand for a lot of
Read MoreAre you concerned that your family are eating too much junk? Are they getting the right amount of fruit and veggies? How do you compare with other parents? Well”¦ here’s your chance
Read MoreYay for Aloe Vera after a bit of sunburn, ice to take the sting out of an insect bite or munching on an apple to help ease a headache – we love
Read MoreIf lining up your vitamins in the morning at breakfast is part of your normal routine you may be wasting your time, in the case of some supplements, causing your
Read MoreAhhhh Dolly Magazine – it was my bible when I was growing up as a teen. I learnt a hell of a lot (much more than I think my parents
Read MoreDepression is not something you want to be labelled with when you become a mum. For most people, it’s not something that you want to shout out loud and it’s not something
Read MorePostnatal depression (PND) is hard. It can range from mild to debilitating and has an affect on everyone, not just Mum. Dad’s can feel helpless and a little frustrated and
Read MoreWe are constantly being bombarded with sun safe messages from all forms of media, and with good reason. Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in Australia today.
Read MoreJust like the bottle vs breastfeeding debate, and the consideration of whether to vaccinate or not to vaccinate, the butter/margarine war has been going on for years, with many opinions
Read MoreTen years ago, any food that was green was considered to be ‘super’ good for you. Superfoods, by their definition, weren’t hugely popular; there were just ranges of green leafy
Read MoreHave you been feeling a little off, things not quite right but can’t pinpoint a cause? Sometimes we may experience vague symptoms such as tiredness, memory loss, weight issues, migraines,
Read More“Don’t laugh at a youth for his affectations; he is only trying on one face after another to find a face of his own” – L. Smith “Age and Death”,
Read MoreIf you think back over the course of history, body image has always played an important role for women, regardless of the era. We’ve seen everything from corsets to cat
Read More* Please be advised that this article focuses on aspects of self harm and may be upsetting or triggering for some readers. When it comes to self harm, the burning
Read More* The following article contains information regarding anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other eating disorders which can be upsetting or triggering for some readers. Just about every woman I know has
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