BodyICE Blogs

Here we aim to share information, tips, stories and expert advice on a variety of topics including mum and bub health, physical recovery, mental training techniques, nutrition tips, healthy recipes, and plenty more to keep you inspired and on-track to being the best version of yourself!r.

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Fever in Children: Symptoms and Treatment

Our latest blog identifies the different types of fevers in children, ways to treat them and when to see a doctor.

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Causes and Treatment for Tight Hip Flexors and Psoas

Learn about the muscles that make up the hip flexors, how they can become injured and treatment and exercises to release tight hip flexors and psoas.  

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A First Aid Kit for Your Kids: what to pack and how to use it

This blog post is to help create a practical first aid kit for your kids that addresses 5 common injuries and illnesses. We’ll give you a checklist of what to pack as well as some general first ai...

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Plantar fasciitis symptoms and treatment 👣

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition of the feet that is characterised by heel pain that hinders your regular activities and movement. If you’ve noticed unusual pain or cramps in your heel then...

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Plant-based Pregnancy Guide

For the expecting mummas who are plant-based, vegan or vegetarian it can be hard to find nutritional information that is relevant and accurate. Naturopath and Plant-Based specialist Bianca Sheedy ...

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Expressing Colostrum

If you are preparing to breastfeed, it is a great idea to learn about the process of your body producing breastmilk, starting with colostrum.

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Natural Remedies for Mastitis

With about 1 in 5 breastfeeding women in Australia developing mastitis during the first 6 months after giving birth, it’s important to create awareness and talk about how to manage this painful con...

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Mindfulness for Mums - 5 ways for new mums to feel more calm

Becoming a mother involves a huge emotional and physical transition and it's important to help balance these changes with moments of mindfulness, to support you and your baby's wellbeing. Here ar...

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COVID in babies and children

The rate of COVID in babies and children (and adults) is surging. Thank you to Nicole Gleeson from Rhythm First Aid for sharing this insightful and educational article on Covid in babies and child...

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Elective surgeries have been postponed – here’s some ways to care for yourself in the meantime.

Due to the evolving COVID situation, the VIC, NSW & QLD governments have once again issued directives that non-urgent elective surgery will be temporarily suspended across the states.  Although...

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Yoga practices and stress management

Yoga is a mind-body practice that helps release the tension we store both physically and mentally. As we practice we are drawn into the present moment. We start to disconnect from the noise outsid...

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4 Things To Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery

If you’re going to have surgery, it’s good to be prepared. You should find out about what your surgery will involve, your medicines, what you need to do before the surgery, how to get to and from t...

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Introducing kids to yoga and meditation

How can you help your child invite more yoga practice into their lives and give them access to the power of healing and growth that it holds? Our friends from Seeds of Wonder share this insightful ...

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12 First Aid Tips of Christmas

A guest blog written by Nicole Gleeson, Paediatric and Emergency Nurse and Founder of Rhythm First Aid who shares some basic First Aid tips to keep your little ones safe. 

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WHAT IS A DOULA? BENEFITS OF BIRTH AND POSTNATAL DOULAS

Our friends at Nurtured Birth bring us this insightful blog about the benefits of Doula's and how they can support your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey 💗

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Benefits of Sleep and Tips to Improve Sleep Routine

Sleep. It seems so simple but it eludes so many of us. Insomnia, sleep apnoea, anxiety and restlessness are becoming all too common as the world struggles to close their eyes and get enough deep rest.

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Breakfast Ideas Your Kids Will Love!

Getting your kids ready in the morning is usually not the most anticipated part of your day. Especially if you have multiple kids with various taste preferences, picking or arranging a breakfast th...

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Bike Essentials for Kids

Kids require all the love and care that parents can give.  So, when it comes to hobbies, it always helps if parents are hands-on and there to provide guidance when needed.  This is especially true ...