Health & Fitness

by Daniel Munday, DPM Transformations [space_20]I know how you’re probably feeling right now. No, not cause I’m a mid 30 something woman trying to juggle the demands of a couple of kids, working and everyday life. Of course not. But because I’ve been able to help busy mums just like you lose the stubborn 5-10kg…

by Kate Sawtschuk   We have a treasure in Ryde undiscovered by many local families. No, it’s not a cool kid-friendly café or a new state of the art park (although I definitely want to know about those!). It is just a lovely little place where women can go to have their babies! Six years ago,…

by Tricia-Lyn Morrison [space_20] Do the words “Blighted Ovum” (BO) mean nothing to you? That was me, ten days ago – eight weeks pregnant and nervously waiting to see my new baby’s heartbeat on the ultrasound. But it wasn’t there. And I’m no radiographer, but even I could see that the gestational sack which should’ve…

by Juliet Rogers[space_20] Coming on; AF / Aunt Flo; Shark Week; Having your garage painted; It’s flooding down south; Time of the month (I had fun googling this lot!) - all familiar names or terms we use to hide away the fact we’re having our menstrual cycle. It’s a bit sad, don’t you think, that…

  I thought I knew my emotions. I thought I would know if I was depressed having experienced depression previously. I thought it would be obvious. But it wasn't. It snuck up on me slowly, working in parallel with the sleep deprivation, the insecurity of not knowing what to do and wondering why I didn't…

by Kristen Callow   "I know how to cure 'ADHD' -- it's called discipline.” "ADHD is just another term for spoiled brat.” "This is what happens when children have too much screen time.” “If only you changed her diet.” "Drugging your child is the easy way out.” “All boys are active. Why do we need to…

Why would a secondary school student need Speech and Language Pathology? He or she speaks fine! This is a common question and comment made by many parents and teachers who are unaware of the difficulties that many young people face when they enter Secondary School and continue through these crucial years of their life. For…

By Anonymous My mental health issues first began when I was made redundant during my first pregnancy. My relationship was very rocky at the time as well and we decided to call it quits. So at the age of 30 I moved home with my parents and lost my entire social support system. Once my…

''Mental health is about wellness rather than illness'' Having read the four mental health experiences from local mums, including; Story 1- Peri-Natal Depression Story 2 – Anxiety and Panic Attacks Story 3 – Family Stress  Story 4 – Depression Perhaps some of their thoughts have struck a nerve with you? Maybe you completed the depression…

By Anonymous I have never shared my feelings or thoughts with anyone before, including my husband/families and best friend. I'm have not been medically diagnosed with mental health issues, but deep down I know that I'm living in a high pressure situation and I know my emotions are 'sneakily' melting down every day. But I…

by anonymous “You will be an awesome mother, you know what to do – you’re a midwife”. That was the comment I received my whole pregnancy. I always denied this and deep down I knew what I was in for, yet at the same time I was so naive.   I just assumed I would…

Today, 10th October, is World Mental Health Day. A day when we are encouraged to think about our own mental health, as well as others, to raise awareness of the issues faced around the world in an effort to increase the support given to those in need.   As we go through various stages of…