How to Set Up Your HomeMed Smart Peak Flow Monitor
Managing asthma is easier when you can track what’s really going on with your symptoms — and that’s exactly what the Smart Peak Flow Monitor is designed to do. This...
How TENS Technology Works for Headache & Migraine Relief
Headaches and migraines can stop you in your tracks. From the dull, nagging ache of a tension headache to the intense, throbbing pain of a migraine, they can make even...
How to Clean and Maintain Your CPAP Mask (Step-by-Step Guide)
Keeping your CPAP mask clean is one of the most important parts of successful CPAP therapy. A regular cleaning routine helps to extend the life of your equipment, keep your...
How TENS Technology Works for Morning Sickness Relief
Morning sickness affects up to 80% of pregnant women — and while it’s often seen as a normal part of pregnancy, that doesn’t make it any easier to live with....
Beat the Winter Blues with AYO Circadian Light Therapy Glasses
Shorter days. Longer nights. More fatigue. If winter leaves you feeling sluggish, foggy, or just not quite yourself, you’re not alone. Many Australians experience a dip in energy and mood...
What’s the Difference Between a CPAP and an APAP Machine?
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with sleep apnoea or are exploring treatment options for disrupted sleep, you’ve likely come across CPAP and APAP machines. While they sound similar, the two...
How to Know Your Asthma Triggers: A Guide for Australians
Asthma is a common chronic condition affecting the airways and breathing patterns of almost 2.8 million Australians. While asthma can be managed with medication, knowing what triggers your asthma can...
What is the difference between morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum?
Nausea and vomiting are very common early symptoms of pregnancy, affecting approximately two thirds of Australian mothers during the first 6-20 weeks of pregnancy. Although symptoms can occur at any time of day, many women report that their nausea is at its worst during the mornings which is why it is commonly referred to as 'morning sickness'.
What causes migraines and when is it time to seek extra support? How often is too often for a migraine?
Anyone who has experienced a migraine knows that they are much more than just a terrible headache. In fact, the pounding or pulsating headache is just the one of a list of symptoms including nausea, vomiting, vision disturbances, light sensitivity, fatigue, and neck pain, which can last anywhere from a couple of hours to a few days.
Breathwork for Asthma Sufferers
Asthma is a common and complex respiratory condition which affects over 2.7 million children and adults in Australia. The symptoms of asthma can be triggered and exacerbated by exposure to...
What causes travel sickness, and why are some people immune? Plus 5 tips for minimising travel sickness.
Travel sickness (also known as motion sickness) seems to affect more people than others, why is that? Our bodies have a system known as proprioception which allows us to sense...
Breathing Exercises to Minimise Morning Sickness
Breathing exercises can be a helpful tool for managing morning sickness during pregnancy. This common and often debilitating symptom can make the first trimester of pregnancy challenging for many women, but fortunately, there are several strategies that can help to reduce its impact.