Best types of exercise to manage symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease that affects the central nervous system of the human body. In Multiple Sclerosis, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that surrounds the nerve fibers. This damage causes lesions or scarring (sclerosis) in the nervous system, causing communication issues between your brain […]
Better manage your symptoms from Crohn’s and Colitis with these tips
It’s Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Month – May 2021! Inflammatory bowel disease is a collective term used for the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or colitis in another form. These diseases are life-long autoimmune conditions, affecting people of all ages. Approximately 85,000 Australians are living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). In the month of […]
The key to effective exercise for osteoporosis is supervision by a qualified professional
Osteoporosis is a condition of low bone mass, leading to a higher risk of fracture. As bones become more brittle the chance of fracture increases, potentially leading to chronic pain, a loss of independence and disability. Osteoporosis statistics Of Australians over 50, 66% have low or very low bone mass. 42% of women and 27% […]