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04 May

Posted at 14:12h in Amy Forth

Here's a great chia porridge recipe for great gut health and happy bellies. Enjoy! Serves 1 2 tbs chia seeds 2 tbs dried coconut milk powder 2 tbs psyllium husks 1 banana or pear, chopped 1tbs honey ¼ tsp cinnamon Add all in ingredients in a saucepan. Then stir in 2 cups of hot water. Bring to a simmer on medium heat for few minutes as, stirring gently. Once your porridge becomes a smooth desirable consistency, remove and serve. Enjoy!   Would you like to find out other ways to improve your gut health? Book an appointment here. For another delicious recipe, check out this thirst...

30 Apr

Posted at 14:09h in Amy Forth

Being a little blocked up never feels good, BUT there are ways to naturally increase your chances of having really good bowel movement and support your digestive health. Here's how!   1. Try acupressure (or acupuncture if you need a stronger effect) If you aren't pregnant, use this acupressure point between your index finger and thumb, close to where the two fingers join (called Hegu or Large Intestine 4). It'll help stimulate peristalsis to help get your bowels moving. If you are pregnant, try this acupressure point instead (called Large Intestine 10). 2. On waking, have warm water with...

16 Apr

Posted at 13:21h in Kate Johnston

Hi all, it's naturopath, Kate, coming to you to talk about food sensitivities. In clinic, there are some themes I often see, and this week we're having a look at how food sensitivities can affect a range of health conditions in children…even those that are seemingly unrelated to food. Below are two case studies from actual patients (names have been changed for privacy reasons). What we eat can impact us in so many ways. Of course, the same diet won’t work for everyone, and we're all incredibly individual creatures. It's so important to keep that...

04 Apr

Posted at 13:07h in Rosie Hamilton

Hello all, it's Rosie the osteopath. I want to take the time to share some new information on ice and heat for injuries and inflammation! Okay, its not NEW but it’s not information that has been well circulated and old habits still reign. I’m about to summarise A LOT of content about how to use ice and heat for injuries and inflammation, so chunks will be missing but pleeease feel free to email me at rosie@tonikahealth.com.au if you have any questions.   Bring on the Chillsss Ice slows down the movement of blood and...

26 Feb

Posted at 08:23h in Rosie Hamilton

Good morning everyone! Rosie, the Surry Hills osteopath, here! I hope you’re all having a delightful day. Above all, one of the most common questions I'm asked (which hurts my heart a little every time) is...

12 Feb

Posted at 10:25h in Amy Forth

Hey there! It's Amy, tonika health's acupuncturist. Recently, I've been treating clients who are experiencing anxiety. Did you know that summer, joy and your heart are all related according to Chinese medicine? And that anxiety is often tied into this equation? According to the five element theory in Chinese medicine, everything in the natural world is made of five elements - fire, earth, water, metal and wood. In the body, these elements correlate to organ pairs. For example earth relates to the spleen and stomach. All of these have their own energy pathways, called meridians, that also relate to emotions and...

05 Feb

Posted at 16:12h in tonika health

Keep calm and stimulate your what? Your vagus nerve! It's an important nerve in your body that stems from your brain all the way down into your abdomen. It plays a part in all sorts of functions, from regulating your heart rate to digesting your food. In fact, the vagus nerve runs your parasympathetic nervous system (your body's own personal peace guru, or the 'rest and digest' system), signalling a sense of safety and calm to your body and mind. This system runs in opposition to the sympathetic, or 'fight or...

29 Jan

Posted at 13:56h in Nina Kingsford-Smith

Hey there! It's Nina (friendly face at the front desk and nutritionist-in-the-making). Being environmentally conscious is something we're all really passionate about at tonika health, and cutting down on waste, including kitchen waste, is a hot topic at the moment (and for good reason)! Did you know that, according to OzHarvest, Australians throw out about four million tonnes of food each year, and that about a third of food produced globally gets lost or wasted? What's more, food in landfill produces methane, a gas which is about 25 times more potent...