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Kimmy Smith Fits Hospital Bag Checklist!

Want to know what to pack in your hospital bag? Here Kimmy Smith Fit shares her post birth hospital must haves.

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Spotlight on Ginger

Ginger could easily be described as nature’s nurturer – calming queasy tummy’s, soothing coughs, easing pain and inflammation, and aiding in warding off infections. As well as providing many medici...

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Favourite 5 Active Activities for Active Kids!

Here at BodyICE HQ we have a whole bunch of kids – aged between 1 to 10 years. So we’ve put our heads together and come up with our favourite five activities for our active kids!

BodyICE RecoveryNutrition and Recovery – Yes, They’re Related! BodyICE Australia

Nutrition and Recovery – Yes, They’re Related!

We’re all over physical recovery, but what about nutrition and recovery? Consuming a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet is important for optimum health and even more so for those who engage in exer...

BodyICE RecoveryWhy You Feel Stiff and Tight BodyICE Australia

Why You Feel Stiff and Tight

Whether it’s a stiff lower back, tight hamstrings, or a neck that can’t move - stiffness and tightness seem to be in epidemic proportions. So have we always been this way?

BodyICE RecoveryGeorgia Wilson - ACL Rehab, Part 3. BodyICE Australia

Georgia Wilson - ACL Rehab, Part 3.

Hockeyroo Georgia Wilson had her Commonwealth Games dreams torn away by a knee injury early last year. Whilst shattered, 22-year-old Georgia refocused her goals and has just completed a 12-month re...

BodyICE RecoveryJeffrey Hodges: Hypnosis and Sports Part 1 BodyICE Australia

Jeffrey Hodges: Hypnosis and Sports Part 1

Through the use of SPORTS HYPNOSIS techniques, not only can an athlete successfully change an unwanted behaviour or habit, but limiting perceptions and beliefs can be released; pain controlled and...

BodyICE WomanMidwife Cath: Coming Home with Baby BodyICE Australia

Midwife Cath: Coming Home with Baby

Resident Guru, Midwife Cath, shares her tips for helping mum’s settle in when coming home with a new baby. 

BodyICE KidsPre-Season Training Guide for School Sports BodyICE Australia

Pre-Season Training Guide for School Sports

With the new season on the horizon, it is time to start the preparations. Whether you are a coach preparing the team, or a parent of an active child, we’ve done the homework for you and prepared th...

BodyICE KidsSpotlight on Kombucha BodyICE Australia

Spotlight on Kombucha

While most people have heard of kombucha, many are confused about what exactly it is. A mushroom? A fungus? A mysterious liquid that bubbles up from the centre of the earth?

BodyICE RecoverySupercharged Scrambled Eggs Recipe BodyICE Australia

Supercharged Scrambled Eggs Recipe

You’ve gotta love eggs! They offer a range of health benefits and are a great source of protein. Eggs contain an abundance of vitamins including D, B6, B12, A and E, as well as being packed with ir...

BodyICE KidsCore Strengthening Exercises for Kids BodyICE Australia

Core Strengthening Exercises for Kids

Core strength is important for all ages. For kids, it supports good posture and helps with motor skill development.

BodyICE KidsKids Competitive Sports – the Do’s & Don’ts for Parents BodyICE Australia

Kids Competitive Sports – the Do’s & Don’ts for Parents

This exciting stage in your child’s life as they enter competitive sports and a milestone in your own life of passing the gauntlet down to your child can be an overwhelming experience.

BodyICE WomanTop Tips for Expressing Breastmilk BodyICE Australia

Top Tips for Expressing Breastmilk

If you are planning on breastfeeding your baby, you are in for one of the most incredible journeys of your life. There is not much else that can match the bond formed between a breastfeeding mother...

BodyICE WomanMidwife Cath: Tips for Bathing Your Baby BodyICE Australia

Midwife Cath: Tips for Bathing Your Baby

Bathing your baby can be a wonderful experience for both you and the baby. The first thing to do is to have everything organised before you wake the baby up or undress the baby.

BodyICE RecoverySpotlight on Garlic BodyICE Australia

Spotlight on Garlic

Garlic has been used for thousands of years as both a food and a health supplement.  In addition to its robust flavor, garlic provides many potential health benefits.

BodyICE Kids5 Favourite After School Snacks BodyICE Australia

5 Favourite After School Snacks

Kids need a lot of fuel to keep up with the amount of activities they do throughout the day! Snacking not only healthy keeps their metabolism moving, but will also provide kids with that extra boos...

BodyICE RecoverySafety on the Slopes BodyICE Australia

Safety on the Slopes

Now that ski season is upon us in Australia we wanted to wish everyone a fun and fabulous time out on the ice. And we thought we’d throw in a little safety message too. About how to stay safe and a...