Have you ever experienced an intensely painful headache that feels like it's deep inside your head, especially around your eye? If you have, you might have experienced a cluster headache. These headaches are quite different from stress or tension headaches, even migraines, and they can be really intense and painful. Let's learn more about cluster headaches so you can understand them better. Cluster headaches feel different. Like the pain is coming from deep inside your head. It's as if the pain is coming from behind your eye or near your nose. These headaches usually happen on one side of your ..read more

Need an Angiogram? You need beetroot juice! Eating Beets for a Healthy Heart & Kidneys: A Simple Solution for Women Let’s talk about something very important ladies - keeping our hearts and kidneys healthy. A new study suggests that eating a special kind of vegetable can make a big difference. So before we start making a veggie juice, let’s learn more about it! First a bit of background story. If your doctor has strong concerns about your heart. They may want to do a test called an angiogram. This is the gold standard test for taking pictures of blockages in the major arteries of the heart ..read more

For Gold Coast women over 45 looking to boost their health and vitality long term, we've got exciting news for you! A groundbreaking study has revealed that taking more steps each day can lead to a longer, healthier life. Yes, you read that right – walking your way to better health is easier than you think! You might have heard that exercise is good for you, but did you know that simply walking can make a big difference? A group of experts led by Dr. Maciej Banach from the Medical University of Lodz in Poland conducted a study to uncover the incredible benefits of walking. They found that even ..read more

Migraines, those agonising headaches that disrupt your life for days. Like a wild storm you have to take shelter from. They leave you feeling run-down, and are all too familiar for many women. Characterised by severe pain and pulsating sensations in the head. They can last for more than 24 hours. Migraines are often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. Simply put, migraines can turn you life upside down. You have to put everything on hold while you take shelter in a dark room, waiting for the storm to pass. Our aim is simple. To provide women with the best strategies for r ..read more

The Link Between Soybean Oil, Processed Foods and Gut Inflammation We've got some important news about a common ingredient in many processed foods that might impact your health. It's time to talk about soybean oil and its connection to ulcerative colitis, a condition that affects your gut. Researchers have found that soybean oil, which is often found in processed foods, could be linked to ulcerative colitis. This might sound a bit complicated, but don't worry – we're here to break it down for you. In a recent study from the University of California Riverside and UC Davis, scientists discovered ..read more

Welcome to our series on understanding the various types of headaches. It’s our goal to help sufferers of chronic headaches to better understand their headaches, and the most effective treatments so that they can reduce the frequency and intensity of their headaches and enjoy life pain free.

 Tension headaches are a common type of headache that often arise from muscular tension and changes in blood flow within the head and neck region. While the term "tension" might lead you to think of stress, these headaches are characterised by a specific pattern of pain around the forehead and head, often ..read more

Did you know that exercise isn't just about getting fit? It's like magic for your tummy! In particular, your gut microbiome. Let's dive into how moving your body can make your gut super happy. There are lots of ways to exercise, but did you ever guess that how you exercise impacts your gut health? Some scientists wanted to figure out which kind of exercise is best for your belly. They did some serious behind the scenes science tests and found out very interesting things. So, this isn't about getting supermodel skinny – who needs that? This is about having a happy body that will look after you ..read more

- A Look at the Impact of Headaches on Women in Australia Headaches are a common ailment that affect many people in Australia. The most recent and thorough Australian headache survey showed that women and in particular women between 31-50 years old suffer the greatest impact from headaches. This article dives into the survey findings and provides valuable insights for women in this age group on just how much of an impact headaches have on Australian women. Being based on a survey, there are a lot of numbers and percentages ahead, so bare with me. According to the survey, headaches have a subst ..read more

Do you suffer from Type 2 diabetes? Are you someone who sometimes feels uncomfortable after eating? Well a new study has suggested that the drink ‘kombucha’ might be good for your digestion and help you feel better, especially if you have type 2 diabetes. A group of doctors and scientists did a special test to find out if kombucha can make our blood sugar levels better. Blood sugar is like the sugar in our body that gives us energy. But sometimes, it can get too high, especially for people with a special kind of diabetes called type 2 diabetes. In this study, there were twelve adults with type ..read more

Modern foods are damaging your gut microbiome, which in turn negatively impacts mood, immunity, digestion and bowel movements. This is a major concern for women over the age of 45, as they are more susceptible to gut issues and mood fluctuations. According to Dr. Justin Sonnenburg, Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at Stanford University - in a recent podcast conversation with Dr Andrew Huberman (Neuroscientist) - one of the biggest culprits of gut damage is the consumption of processed foods. These foods are loaded with artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, and other chemicals that di ..read more