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Practicing Viparita Karani

Viparita Karani (viparita meaning “inverted,” and karani “in action.”) or legs up the Wall is an excellent yoga posture to stretch the hamstrings, relieves lower back tension and reduce swelling or cramps that may have built up from sitting or standing for extended periods. Steps to Perform Viparita Karani Sit with one hip next to… Read More »

Daily flights to return at Vic airport

Victoria’s second largest airport will ramp up operations just before Christmas as daily domestic flights resume. Avalon Airport has announced twice-daily Jetstar services to and from Sydney from December 18, after NSW’s decision to reopen its border with Victoria on November 23. Flights at the airport, north of Geelong, ground to halt in March as… Read More »

Modafinil and Armodafinil During Pregnancy: Data to Suggest Increased Risk of Malformations

As soon as we published this article on the use of modafinil during pregnancy, another study was published which included data on the reproductive safety of modafinil and armodafinil from the US Provigil/Nuvigil Pregnancy Registry.   The US Provigil/Nuvigil Pregnancy Registry was established in February 2010 and has collected data from women exposed to modafinil and/or… Read More »