Magnesium spray and bath flakes.

Did you know that Magnesium is required for more than 300 functions of the human body’s biochemistry? It is needed for:

1️⃣ Energy
2️⃣ Brain function
3️⃣ DNA function
4️⃣ Muscle and nerve function
5️⃣ Blood glucose levels as well as the,
6️⃣ Proper functioning of the heart.

Immerse yourself into good health by using indoor plants!

Why we have indoor plants in our allied health clinic. 

If you step inside our allied health clinic, Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East, it would be hard to miss all of our indoor plants. There is a key reason for this. The benefits of having greenery have been very well documented over the years- ranging from removing air pollutants, carbon sequestration, improving air quality, improvements in productivity and creativity, and promoting good health and well-being.¹

So how many indoor plants are needed to make an impact?

A recent study in Australia discovered the ideal number of plants needed to make an impact on wellness. It has been revealed according to research that one medium sized plant (of up to 50cm) placed in a medium sized room (about 4 x 5ms) can improve the air quality by as much as 25% by “reducing the volatile organic compounds present”.¹

Why is it important to have indoor plants?

Plants can be effective at filtering out small particles by absorbing or collecting the particles.² Research studies have also suggested that “indoor plants can be effective in reducing airborne chemicals and particles in indoor spaces by as much as 75-90%, depending on the pollutant and the plant”.² Dominque Hes, the key researcher from the University of Melbourne, states that human beings are less and less among nature and current estimates indicate that we are spending 90% of our time in indoor environments.¹ Which means that we have a higher exposure to indoor contaminant compounds.¹ Research has also confirmed that indoor plants can “improve air quality by filtering airborne toxins caused by organic chemicals in products like paints and furniture finishes”¹ and that having enough plants indoors can improve your wellbeing.²

So, say yes to indoor plants because we certainly like them!

Our ethos at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East is to make sure we all Move, Grow and Thrive. We are all for immersing everyone into good health and it seems that just adding a few indoor plants into your living or work space is a great way to start. Have a read of our VISION and MISSION statements to see what we are all about.

To make an appointment with one of our Osteopaths or Massage therapists call us on (03) 9570 9061 or book online HERE.

Valued Health Osteopathy is conveniently located on Centre Road, Bentleigh East. We treat many patients from Bentleigh East, Bentleigh and surrounding suburbs including Carnegie, Caulfield, Oakleigh South, Oakleigh, Moorabbin, Brighton East, Brighton, Ormond, McKinnon, Cheltenham, Dingley Village, Beaumaris, Clarinda and Clayton.

References:

1. Growing Compact: Urban Form, Density and Sustainability: Part 3 Compact resource management, greening and integration with urban form, Chapter 12 Green plot ration and MUtopia, the integration of green infrastructure into an ecological mode for cites, Book Lay Ong, Ole Fryd, Dominique Hes, et al. https://books.google.com.au/books?hl=en&lr=&id=eEYrDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA191&dq=Dominique+Hes+plants+2017&ots=Vcc72HIEKg&sig=WQAOMz16MwmzM9TF49NywketjiI#v=onepage&q&f=false
2. Mindfood, New study reveals the health benefits of indoor plants, November 9, 2017, https://www.mindfood.com/article/new-study-reveals-the-health-benefits-of-indoor-plants/
3. Pursuit, University of Melbourne, How a pot plants or five is good for you, Dr. Dominique Hes, Associate Professor Marco Amati, Christine Hernandez, https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/how-a-pot-plant-or-five-is-good-for-you

Finding balance in your life. 

Move, Grow, Thrive.

Valued Health Osteopathy, Osteopath in Bentleigh East, Melbourne, Victoria, 3165.

A healthy life balance can be an essential part of maintaining a positive lifestyle. Unfortunately, when life gets busy, our health can often be the first aspect that is impacted. Most people know that it is important to maintain a healthy balance between eating, exercising and actually living your life so, here are our top tips to help you move, grow and thrive towards a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Our top tips:

1. Disconnect from technology for the weekend. This means putting your phone down and turning off the television and computer. Use this extra time talking and laughing with your family and friends.

2. Create a healthy lifestyle. Pay attention to what you are eating and eat a little healthier. Make sure you are getting enough sleep, drinking enough water and getting enough regular exercise.

3. Be a tourist for a day. Absorb the outside world by going for a walk, feel the sun on your face, the sand on your toes and explore what the world has to offer.

4. Be positive and surround yourself with people who love, inspire and encourage you as a person. As the saying goes “positive mind, positive vibes, positive life”.

5. Laugh out loud and have some fun. This might sound simple and it is. Make sure you are having fun and laughing with friends and family.

Our Mission at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East is to provide the best possible healthcare and outcomes to our patients so that they can Move and Grow towards a healthy lifestyle in order to Thrive through life.

Valued health Osteopathy offers Osteopathy, Clinical Pilates, Massage Therapy, Exercise Rehabilitation and Strength & Conditioning. Valued Health Osteopathy is open 6 days a week with early morning and evening appointments. Valued Health Osteopathy is located at 3/658 Centre Road, Bentleigh East, Melbourne, Victoria, 3165.

To make an appointment with one of our Osteopaths or Massage Therapists at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East call (03) 9570 9061 or book online HERE.

Teal Ribbon Day – 28 February 2018

Teal Ribbon Day. A day to show your support and take action to support Australians affected by ovarian cancer.

Every day, four Australian women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and three Australian women will die each day. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all women’s cancers.³

Ovarian cancer is a disease where some of the cells in one or both ovaries start to grow abnormally and develop into cancer.² There are four main types of ovarian cancer, and these are named after the type of cells in the ovary where the cancer begins.²

Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do.

It can be difficult to diagnose ovarian cancer because the symptoms are ones that many women will have from time to time, and they are often symptoms of less serious and more common health problems.¹ But we do know that ovarian cancer is NOT a silent disease.¹

Women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer report four types of symptoms most frequently:

1. Abdominal or pelvic pain.¹
2. Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating.¹
3. Needing to urinate often or urgently.¹
4. Feeling full after eating a small amount.¹

If you have any of these symptoms, they are new for you and you have experienced them multiple times during a 4-week period, go to your GP.¹

If you would like more information about Ovarian Cancer, please visit Ovarian Cancer Australia’s website. https://ovariancancer.net.au

Image: Ovarian Cancer Council, Ovarian Cancer Australia’s new look for 2018.

Teal Ribbon Day – 28 February 2018. 

References:

1. Ovarian Cancer Australia, About ovarian cancer, 2016 Ovarian Cancer Australia, https://ovariancancer.net.au/about-ovarian-cancer/
2. Ovarian Cancer Australia, Signs and Symptoms, 2016 Ovarian Cancer Australia, https://ovariancancer.net.au/signs-and-symptoms/
3. Ovarian Cancer Australia, Information sheets, Ovarian Cancer Australia facts and figures infographic, 2014 Ovarian Cancer Australia, https://ovariancancer.net.au/treatment-support/support-resources/information-sheets/
4. Image: Ovarian Cancer Australia, Ovarian Cancer Australia’s new look for 2018, date viewed: 28 February 2018, https://ovariancancer.net.au/oca-brand-announcement/