The importance of diet for IVF

At HealthWise, we work a lot with women and their partners going through assisted fertility treatments, including IVF*. A lot of our patients come for acupuncture, particularly in the lead-up to and during a stimulation cycle, as well as at pickup and transfer....

Feeding kids without the drama

It’s sometimes a battle to ensure your children eat healthy meals and try new foods. This can be incredibly stressful for parents and family members, who want nothing more than for their kids to be healthy and well. Food battles can also be stressful for the...

Digestion matters

A healthy digestive system is one of the most important factors in maintaining overall wellbeing. I’m sure we’ve all heard (many times) the phrase: You are what you eat Well, it’s probably more accurate to say: You are what you absorb Digestion is a...

Recipe: winter breakfast

We picked up a beautiful huge bunch of rhubarb at the Marrickville markets on the weekend and I knew just what to do with it once home – stewed rhubarb! All this week I’ve been having delicious dollops of rhubarb on top of my current favourite, coconut...