Christmas at Le Spa Orla
Where we go to relax has changed nowadays. Many will opt for the movies, the shops, or even their couches. Gracy Orla Lusala, owner of Le Spa Orla, believes in a more traditional style of relaxing. Le Spa Orla is a modern nod to the era of Roman baths where the...
Caring for our Carers
Demand for care in our local Ku-ring-gai area is on the rise. The 2021 Census showed nearly 5000 people needing assistance with day-to-day activities such as dressing, showering and eating. On Thursday 20 October, our dedicated local carers are invited to have free...
Book A Check-Up For Women’s Health Week
Women's Health Week, running from 5 - 11 September, encourages women to book important health check-ups to take care of their physical and mental health. The NSW Government, in the 2022-23 budget, announced a number of new initiatives to support women’s health. These...
Don’t Put it Off
Pamela Rontziokos “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” Jane Howard, writer. Relationships Australia CEO says dedicating time to family and friends is important. We are social...
Vaping: An epidemic in young people
Pamela Rontziokos As I watch my friend’s chest rise, he huffs in a mixture of toxic chemicals and nicotine from a small, discrete, colourful tube. Puffing out a white fluffy cloud, he says “It’s better than smoking”. But is it? The answer is that we do not know. To...
1 SIMPLE KIDNEY HEALTH CHECK THIS WEEK
This week is Kidney Health Week with World Kidney Day falling on 10 March. Kidney disease affects 1.7 million people in Australia and on average, 63 people in Australia die every day from it, with a total of 1.5 million not even aware they had it.Detecting the disease...
Knowing the Signs of a Stroke
A new survey conducted by The Stroke Foundation has revealed that New South Wales residents living outside of Greater Sydney have better knowledge when it comes to identifying the most common signs of stroke. The survey discovered that 42 per cent of participants in...
LIFE-CHANGING IVF IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN EVER
Christa Nicola These days we all seem to know someone or have been someone doing IVF. And it's not just our imagination. According to Medicare data, there has been a considerable spike in IVF enquiries during the post lockdown period. IVF has been on the rise in...
Herb and flower facial steam treatment
Maddy Dixon FOR: A spa experience for clearer, cleaner skin. The steam opens pores and draws out impurities. The herbs and flowers are bursting with medicinal qualities and skin-purifying and softening effects. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon lavender flowers 1 tablespoon...
YOGURT KEEPS YOUR TUMMY AND HEART HAPPY
Christa Nicola According to new research from the University of South Australia, people’s daily dollop of yogurt in the morning could help lower high blood pressure. A study in partnership with the University of Maine examined the correlation between yogurt...
Wellness Corner – All the Favourite Trends
Sydney Observer Contributor Vitamin C Serum Taking care of our skin through elaborate care routines is still as prominent as ever, but has now been simplified. Instead of applying various and elaborate skincare items to your face, the use of vitamin C serum, which is...
5 BENEFITS OF CHERRIES
Jodie Wolf When in need of something sweet, we often reach for fruit. One of the nation’s favourites are cherries which are not only delectable but brimming with vitamins and minerals that can have significant benefits to your health. The late 19th Century saw these...
