Why Vet Bills Can Sometimes Seem ExpensiveA vet clinic is a one stop shop when it comes to your pet’s health. Vets are the surgeon, the dentist, the anaesthetist, the radiologist, the pathologist, the pharmacist. Not to mention all the medical equipment required to diagnose and treat all the different species and diseases that they see. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, veterinary expert, Dr Melissa Meehan sits down with ‘Hif’ to discuss why vet bills can sometimes seem expensive.Read More
Top Tips for Bad Posture – What Can We Do?24 October 2018Are you slouching right now as you're reading this? If you've answered yes, don't worry, it's something we all do. However, poor posture can wreak havoc on your overall health, whether you're deskbound, carrying the children or hitting the gym, your posture is so important. According to physiotherapist expert, Em Batger, "Posture is a daily practice. The few minor changes you can make may add up to be the major change your body needs to prevent posture related pain and dysfunction." With this in mind, Em provides some quick guidelines we can implement for good postural hygiene. Read More
Mint Cacao Mousse with Ginger Snaps 20 December 2018Christmas dessert doesn’t always have to be a guilty decadent affair. Why not polish off your hearty festive roast dinner with Rosie's "mint cacao mousse and ginger snaps" recipe. We hope you enjoy!Read More
Organic Food - Is it Actually Better for You?What are you getting for the premium you pay for organic food? We’ll uncover if it’s hype or if there are real benefits.Category:Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment
Top 20 Dogs Names for 201811 January 2019We’ve put together the most popular names for our furry friends in 2018. Does your pooches’ name make the list?Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Organic Explained10 January 2019Have you ever wondered what organic really means? Simply stated by nutrition guru Rosie, “It’s fresh produce that hasn’t been treated with substances to extend its shelf life or increase its growth that could possibly be toxic for human consumption. The chemicals can be absorbed into the plant through its roots and leaves and then into us!” In her latest article for HIF, Rosie explains the importance of organic food, debunks the common myths and provides her top tips to the organic items you should prioritise.Category:NutritionRead MoreWrite a Comment
Top 20 Baby Names for 201809 January 2019Are you looking for baby name inspiration or wondering what’s trending? Here are the top 20 baby names in Australia for 2018. Category:Maternity CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Effectively Keep Running Through a Hot Summer08 January 2019Are you ready kickstart 2019 by dusting off your running shoes and hitting the pavement? If you’ve answered yes, good for you! It’s important to remember though, that hot summer weather does comes with its challenges for runners, so we caught up with HIF physio guru, Em Batger to hear her expert tips on effective running when the temperatures spike.Category:PhysiotherapyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Preparing Your Animal for Flying04 January 2019Flying with your pet can be a stressful experience. Not only because of the rules, regulations and requirements, but also because us pet lovers know that flying can be hard on our fur babies. With this in mind, we caught up with Animal Behaviourist Laura V, who shares her top tips how to ensure the experience is as positive and comfortable as possible for your furry friend.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Mediterranean Penne Pasta Salad03 January 2019Looking for a healthy make ahead lunch option that’s nutritious, filling, and easy to do? Then this ‘Mediterranean penne pasta salad” by HIF foodie, Scrummy Lane is one for you! According to Helen “It makes four big portions, so you can make a meal for the whole family or lunch for yourself for almost a whole week.”Category:RecipesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Pets of the Homeless02 January 2019Pets provide us with comfort, security and friendship. So how would you feel if you and your pet were facing or experiencing homelessness? In this short video, our friends at Pooches at Play caught up with the founder of Pets of the Homeless Yvonne, who along with a team of volunteers provide assistance with pet food, veterinary care and emergency boarding to help alleviate the burden of providing essential pet care during times of hardship.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Top Tips for Healthy Hips28 December 2018Have you ever thought about how important your hips are? Think about your day to day activities and visualise the multitude of directions your hips have to move. With this in mind, we asked HIF Physio guru Em Batger why protecting your hips is so important and her top tips for hip health. Category:PhysiotherapyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Cherry Eye in Dogs27 December 2018Have you ever heard of Cherry Eye in dogs? It’s a common eyelid protrusion which isn’t very painful but can cause problems if left untreated. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr Melissa chats with Sheridan about her dog, Jedi’s experience with Cherry Eye and how they treated it. Category:Pet Health, Veterinary adviceRead MoreWrite a Comment
Feeling homesick this Christmas? Here’s how to manage it! 21 December 2018Are you away from your loved ones this Christmas? It’s difficult not to feel homesick when the holidays come around and you’re far away from your family. With this in mind, we caught up with Dr. Happy to hear his top tips on how to survive the holiday homesick blues.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Get Set for a Stress-Free Christmas18 December 2018For many people, the festive season is a wonderful and happy time. For others, however, this time of year can actually be very difficult. The festive season can be a period that reinforces the extent to which people feel alone, or serves as a reminder of loss. For some it’s a very busy work period and no time for celebrations or even any rest. Whomever you are and where ever you fit there are several strategies that can help. In his latest article for HIF, mental health expert, Dr. Happy from The Happiness Institute shares five things you can do to have a (relatively) merry festive season.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment