Health & Fitness

  We've been telling you about Walk-in Specialist Emergency (WiSE) Clinic at Macquarie Park for the last couple of years and have even been on numerous occasions ourselves. For those new to WISE, the quick run-down is that it was formed by a group of specialist emergency doctors and healthcare managers to deliver acute and urgent care…

By Dr Jade Tsen, GP - Hunters Hill Medical Practice   If there is one word to send shivers down every parent's spine, it's “puberty”. All of a sudden, the sweet, innocent angel who once upon a time looked up to now you barely utters two words to you, except for the odd “I’m hungry” when…

By Rebecca Lee   After baby, you just feel so bleh. This beautiful, incredible miracle goo's and gaa's before you and you’re flooded with so many emotions - each contradicting the one before it. Motherhood is never spending more time at home, but being busier than ever. Having a constant companion on your hip but…

by Jessica Matthews (RDM Co-founder and Publisher)   You've heard us talk about Walk-in Specialist Emergency (WiSE) Clinic at Macquarie Park many times before. I mean it's the first of its kind in Australia and it happens to be in the Ryde Area! 🙌🏼  So it’s definitely worth a reminder there is an alternative option to…

The body is such an incredible thing; it changes, adapts and rebuilds itself from the time of pregnancy to post-birth. As amazing as it is, the pregnancy journey can be tough on the body, often leaving mums in pain, frustrated or with post-pregnancy issues that affect them on a daily basis.  Between caring for the…

The Walk-in Specialist Emergency Clinic (WiSE) in Macquarie Park is open 10am-10pm 7 days. Don’t avoid seeking healthcare because of fears of COVID19. The WiSE Clinic continues to provide Specialist emergency care in a safe environment - for all non-respiratory needs. Whether you’re injured, experiencing tummy pain or pregnancy concerns, our emergency physicians can see you quickly…

Are the kids climbing the walls at home? We have discovered some great online activities that the kids love and that we parents are very grateful for!   Cosmic Kids Yoga This Youtube series offers hundreds of Yoga options designed for kids aged 3+. It focuses on yoga, mindfulness and relaxation. Chances are your child/ren have…

Breakfast seems so simple to adults, but for some reason it's not as easy for kids! Here are some suggestions that will hopefully keep the kids happy, tummies full and everyone out of the house on time! Incredible Hulk Smoothie Blend a banana, milk of choice, a small handful of baby spinach, a good squeeze…

by Jessica Matthews   Over 2 years ago, our most senior RDM Junior Staffer Ava (aka my daughter) started at Arrow Martial Arts in Marsfield as a paying student. Our reasons for joining her up were: building her confidence growing her strength increasing her personal safety (at school or out and about) helping her to…

    by Ryde Road Physiotherapy   Pregnancy can be the most wonderful and not so wonderful time of your life depending on what you feel and go through as your body changes to grow a little human inside of you.   Aches and Pains During Pregnancy It is not “normal” to have pain when…

  What is Walk-in Specialist Emergency Clinic (WISE)? The Walk-in Specialist Emergency Clinic is a stand-alone facility offering Specialised Emergency care based in the community. WiSE provides immediate medical attention when an accident or illness requires more than a GP visit but is considered non-life threatening and you don’t want to wait hours in a…

  This week our Macquarie Centre #partnership saw us visiting Elite Supps (on level 3 near Coles and next to Inlakesh) to check out what they have on offer, and particularly what they have that would be beneficial to Ryde District Mums. We were served by Kevin and Rob and LOVED their passion, enthusiasm and…