by kathleenmurphy | Aug 5, 2013 | Breastfeeding and Postpartum Care
Did you know it’s World Breastfeeding Week? For the past 21 years, the first week of August has been dedicated to the support of breastfeeding women the world over; including initiatives and events aimed at promoting awareness and support within communities. As...
by kathleenmurphy | Jun 14, 2013 | Environmental health
It’s that time of year: snot-ridden, cough-laden cold and flu season. As a result, do you know what I’m seeing a lot of? Sick people. In the clinic, yes, that’s to be expected. But everywhere else too… at the shops, on public transport, in...
by kathleenmurphy | Apr 19, 2013 | Research
I just came across this study, admittedly several years old now, which has linked eating asparagus to a better recovery following a night on tiles. Well, yes ok, the researchers didn’t quite look at it that way… but we can extrapolate (and have). According...
by kathleenmurphy | Mar 27, 2013 | Breastfeeding and Postpartum Care, Family Health
Today I’m guest posting over at Mouths of Mums. Click through to read my top tips for improving energy when you’ve got a new baby. What energy-boosting tips work best for you? Any favourites you can share?
by kathleenmurphy | Mar 22, 2013 | Pregnancy Support, Stress and Fatigue
Stress and anxiety are common, incredibly common. On average, 1 in 4 Australians reports feelings of anxiety and 1 in 3 of us will experience depressive symptoms*. As regards stress, well… I would suggest that we are all stressed, regularly, in one way or...
