Pickleball is quickly gaining popularity across Port Macquarie, and it’s easy to see why. This fun, accessible sport combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, making it easy to learn while providing an enjoyable way to stay active. At Brainstorm Rehabilitation, we...
People who are under a lot of stress tend to do one of two things – either they eat more or they eat less. But despite what they do, more often than not, people under stress gain weight! The body’s response to stress is a release of adrenaline which triggers the “fi...
The disabling effects of fatigue can be extremely limiting in themselves. However, fatigue has a secondary negative consequence on brain function. In particular, fatigue can affect memory, concentration, skills tolerance, irritability levels, and physical symptoms such as pain. ...
We all know exercise is good for the muscles and joints, but how about brain health training? You can help your brain get in shape and be strengthened and developed with brain health training. The brain is made up of nerves called neurons. These neurons transport informat...
Not all bacteria is bad. Yogurt and similar foods contain helpful bacteria. Antibiotics are drugs that fight bacteria that cause illnesses such as pneumonia and meningitis. By now, we all know that antibiotics have little effect on illnesses caused by viruses, such as colds or t...
Everyone occasionally experiences forgetfulness. Mild memory loss tends to increase with age and is generally no cause for concern. However, there is a difference between mild memory loss due to normal aging and progressive or extreme memory loss due to illnesses such as Alzheim...
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. Approximately 50% of total body magnesium is found in bone. The other half is found predominantly inside cells of body tissues and organs. Only 1% of magnesium is found in blood, but the b...
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become fragile and brittle. They fracture more easily than normal bone. Even a minor bump or fall can cause a serious fracture. Half of all women and one-third of men over 60 in Australia will have a fract...
Certain foods can have anti-inflammatory qualities. Inflammation of any body part is your immune system’s response to an infection, injury or irritation. Localised swelling, redness and pain are the usual warning signs and symptoms of inflammation. Now we’re learning ...
When it comes to quenching your thirst, water is the clear winner. And the best part? It's free from the excessive sugar found in most fruit, soft, sports, and flavoured mineral waters. Choosing water over these sugary alternatives is a simple yet powerful step towards a healthi...
People are living longer than any other time in history. Major nutritional and medical advancements have been made to help keep the body physically healthy. While this increase reflects positive improvements in health care, it has led to an increase in the wear and tear on our b...
Many chronic health conditions can be triggered by unidentified and untreated food intolerance’s. If you have any of the following recurring symptoms then you may be suffering from food intolerance. Do not ignore these warning signs or your symptoms could become more severe an...
Drinking water is the best way to quench your thirst. Even better, it doesn’t come with all the sugar found in most fruit, soft, sports, and flavoured mineral waters. In New South Wales, 55% of boys and almost 40% of girls in year six drink more than one cup of soft dri...
How often has someone informed you to drink more water? Well the scientific benefits of a well hydrated nervous system is very evident. Dehydration is the most common fluid and electrolyte disorder in the elderly adult population. Dehydration occurs when the body’s fluid ou...
While many of us gauge our health by how we feel, it's important to remember that feeling healthy now doesn't negate the potential benefits of supplements. These nutritional aids can play a crucial role in preventing health issues before they arise. When illness, health p...
Allergies occur when an overactive immune system produces proteins called IgE antibodies against substances in the environment that are otherwise harmless — pollens, house dust mites, moulds, animal hair (dander) and in some cases, specific food proteins. A food allergy is mai...
Vitamin C has numerous valuable roles supporting body health. Not exclusive to but including tissue and cellular repair and manufacturing, as well as enhancing the immune system. Busy lifestyles, limited access to whole foods rich in Vitamin C and current food preparation a...
Australia is well known for its abundance of sunshine. Hence, it is perhaps surprising that vitamin D deficiency is a common condition affecting a large proportion of Australians. A recognised consequence of low vitamin D is osteomalacia in adults. It also contributes to osteopo...