Q I’m a 16 year old girl from St George Girls high. I am bullied mercilessly by girls who refuse to include me. What do I do? Shamira, Bexley  A Watch any group of people any where. The leaders are the people who have the confidence and ability to walk alone. Talk to us at [...]

Q I am ready to leave my partner because he has changed and is withdrawn and moody all the time. What do you suggest? Kathy, Miranda A Honesty. It’s important your partner is aware of the consequences his moods are having on the relationship. Suggest there is something going on for him he may not [...]

Q Why don’t I seem to notice any benefit from herbal medicines I buy from retailers? Anna, Lilli Pilli A So many reasons…quality of raw materials, harvesting and storage of herb, substitution and adulteration of species, and methods used to prepare a herbal extract may all be of concern in over-thecounter herbal medicines. Practitioner-grade products [...]

Q: I’m having trouble breastfeeding my newborn. Is there anything natural I can take to help? Claire, Miranda A: There are natural remedies that can assist with poor milk supply, mastitis, and cracked/ sore nipples. These are safe for mother and baby. Christine Youssef – Health in Our Hands

Q: I feel upset and angry when my partner wants to go out and do things without me. I feel anxious and can’t sleep until he gets home. What do you suggest I do? Ashley, Engadine A: As long as your partner has respectfully indicated when he will return and lets you know if arrangements [...]

Q: What are the benefit differences between Bikram Yoga and Regular Yoga? Joan, Woolooware A: Bikram Yoga is a Hatha Yoga sequence of 26 postures done in a heated room (38C). The heat takes the trauma out of stretching, then heals and helps prevent injuries. Classes are always beginners level, 26 postures and 90 minutes [...]

Q: Living in the sun, and especially by the beach we all know we have to protect our skin from premature ageing, but how should we protect our hair? Wendy, Cronulla A: We advise our clients to treat your hair as you would your skin. Your skin regime would include cleansing, toning, moisturising, masks and [...]