No, not the name of a Roman Emperor, but the largest muscle in the human body. The primary job of gluteus maximus is to keep

It has been known for some time that sound has played a big role in our planetary evolution. Claims abound that the pyramids were built using

Now that the weather is beginning to warm up it’s time to get salads back onto the menu! While we know that fresh vegetables and

The Tibialis Anterior muscle is the long, thin muscle running down the anterior portion of your lower leg.  Originating from the upper section of the

There have been some changes here at Five Elements…Kristen has taken over directorship! Nearly 15 years ago, Nadia started up the clinic at its Fitzroy

…and the body. Cold & Flu season is upon us! The weather has turned and salads are off the menu! What we need now is

You are my sunshine There are very few reported cases of SAD (seasonal affective disorder) in this country due to the vast amount of sunshine

Plastic seems to have come very much into our collective consciousness in the last few years, triggered by the environmental repercussions of its over use, we

The piriformis muscle is one of a group of deep gluteal muscles that sits underneath the gluteus maximus.  It primary functions are to externally rotate

Eggs are right up there in my top 5 pregnancy and postpartum foods, not least because they’re an affordable and versatile whole protein source. Pasture

Five Elements’ resident midwives Alex and Amber from Body, Birth and Baby, answer some questions about the role of a private midwife… What does a private

The arrival of summer is a beautiful thing – celebrations, get-togethers and finally getting to spend more time outdoors. For all the excitement, this time