Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is fairly common in pregnancy. It happens mainly in the second and third trimesters. It is the result of a build up of fluid, known as oedema, in and around the tissues...
Midwife Cath: Food, Love, Warmth
I often mention three words; food, love, warmth. As a parent, I believe if you go by these three, simple words you can’t go wrong. It’s basic. Food, love, warmth. Keep those words in your mind. K...
Georgia Wilson’s Recovery Journey – Part 1
Hockeyroo Georgia Wilson had her Commonwealth Games dreams torn away by a knee injury earlier this year. Whilst shattered, 22-year-old Georgia refocused her goals and is now completing a 12-month r...
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction During Pregnancy
There are different types of aches and pains that women experience during pregnancy, and often they are just put down as unfortunate side-effects. What many women don’t realise is that some of thei...
Active Recovery Tips for Rest Days
It may come as a surprise, but the recovery period after exercise is just as important as the workout itself, and providing adequate rest is an essential part of the results process.
The Importance of Keeping Kids Active
As a parent do you ever wonder why your child is climbing all over the furniture and it feels like they are bouncing off the walls? Well, guess what? IT’S NORMAL!!!!!
When it comes to exercising, a lot of people tend to downplay the importance of a good quality warm up. Some people even forgo the warm up altogether! It’s vital to understand that if you’re going ...
The Benefits of Weight Training
You love keeping fit, after all, it makes you look younger than you really are. You even maintain a healthy diet and keep away from greasy food. But when you see the words “Weight training,” vision...
Georgia Wilson’s Recovery Journey – Part 2
I’m quite possibly one of the few individuals who can openly admit (although with slight embarrassment) that I successfully managed to cry the first five months of 2018 away.
Strawberry & Blueberry Oatmeal Lactation Smoothie
A mama has got to keep her energy levels up full-stop! It’s even more important if you’re breastfeeding. Smoothies are great for a quick nutrient dense snack and this smoothie in particular has som...
Restless Leg Syndrome in Pregnancy
Pregnancy. Such a wonderful gift and such a different experience for every mother. On one hand, you spend nine months of absolute maternal bliss, growing and connecting with your little baby inside...
5 Simple Exercises to Improve Your Posture
How much time do you spend sitting at a desk, hunched over a keyboard or stooped over your smartphone? However active you might be, modern habits often do not add up to good posture.
For millennia animal milks were a staple for our farming ancestors, providing them with much needed calcium, vitamins, minerals and fats. Historically cow milk has been the largest source of calci...
Parent hacks for developing a positive mindset in your kids
Like it or not, our brains are hardwired for negativity. It’s a human survival mechanism. And that little voice in our head that questions everything, it’s something that has naturally evolved from...
The Power of Mental Imagery Training
This article is too good not to share. Here at BodyICE HQ, we’re big fans of Tony Robbins as his work has impacted and changed thousands of people’s lives. Here, we learn the power of mental imager...
Your Emotions After Childbirth
You really can’t begin to sum up what it feels like leading up to the birth of your baby, and there are so many different emotions you feel. Every moment of your day is now spent dreaming about hol...
5 Ways for Dad to Bond with Baby
Eat. Sleep. Poop. It seems like that’s all babies do. If mum is breastfeeding, it may seem like baby is always in mum’s arms. And if baby’s asleep, you may be too. And you’re open to some nappy ch...