I’ve recently started reading a fabulous book by one of my most admired peers, Naturopath and author Lara Briden. Many of the pearls of wisdom I’ve read in this book…
Modern medicine has not only lost sight of this to an extent, but also the idea that our bodies give us signs when something is not quite right in the…
Life is pretty cruisey these days right! We have air-conditioned homes, cars and offices, calorie rich food in ready supply, (often at the touch of a button), we have machines…
There has been a lot of new information coming out lately regarding fat and sugar. First fat was the big nasty and everyone steered clear of any fat, often favouring…
There is so much information available on the internet right now, as well as plenty of opportunities to purchase “miracle cures”. Many people self prescribe according to “Dr Google” but…
For years we have been avoiding fat in our diets wherever we can, believing that by doing so, we will keep our all important cholesterol number down, saving us from…
This winter Balm has a couple of new programs, in addition to general naturopathic consultations. Free health checks and a 2 visit detoxification program.
Ever heard of MTHFR? It’s a somewhat suggestive acronym for an important enzyme in the body used to convert folic acid into a useable form. It’s been getting a lot…
Have you ever felt “not quite right” or suffered vague, non-specific symptoms, but been told by your doctor they can’t find anything wrong? Until doctors can name your illness, they…
In just the last 2-4 generations, the number and concentration of toxins we are exposed to everyday has exploded exponentially, however, our inbuilt detoxification processes have hardly evolved at all…
In a previous post I spoke about small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) as one of the main causes of IBS. I briefly mentioned that one of the main treatments which…
Food elimination can sometimes change the quality of your life for the better, once you’ve worked out what food it is you need to avoid. But is this a good…
Approximately 45% of what we do each day is habit. All habits were once conscious decisions we made which we continued with until it became an automatic behaviour.
Researchers have spent a lot of time trying to work out which microbiome composition is the most healthy. They found there isn’t one! They tested the microbiomes of a number…
Many people believe that taking a probiotic simply puts back the good bacteria into the gut. However, this is not the case. In fact, many of the strains of microbes…
As you are probably aware by now, as of 1 April you will no longer be able to claim part of your naturopathic consultation on your private health insurance. This…
In our modern day lifestyles, our body’s desire to stick closely to a set sleep/wake time (our body clock or our circadian rhythm) is often overridden, ignored and generally abused.…
Most people know that fish oils are anti-inflammatory and good for joints and skin health, but that’s generally where public awareness ends. Fish oils are a cornerstone treatment for so…
Do you sometimes worry about how the excesses of food and alcohol at Christmas time will affect your health and digestion? Do you sometimes deny yourself that extra serving of…
Menopause seems to be a uniquely different experience for every woman. However in my experience as a naturopath helping women through the transition, a few symptoms seem to be more…
Just when we thought we were beginning to head back to some sort of new normal, here we are back in lockdown again. How you dealt with lockdown back in…
Have you had your appendix removed? Ever wondered what you’re missing? We’ve always been told that it serves no known purpose and is removed routinely at the first hint of…
One of the most troublesome and common symptoms of menopause. Some women report just a few mild flushes per week while others report debilitating extreme flushes every hour. The natural…
Many people don’t realise that you are not in menopause until you have been an entire year without a period. Until then you are considered to be in perimenopause and…
This blog is designed to inform and provide some advice regarding the different vaccines on offer in Australia, and to advise those wishing to get a vaccine on the best…
I often have patients come to me and say, “after my last blood test, my doctor told me to stop drinking alcohol because I’m developing a fatty liver, however, I…
Maintaining weight gets harder as we get older. But why is that? With so many people having gained weight during Covid, which they are now finding it really difficult to…
The ultimate goal of ageing well is to maintain your independence which means still being able to get around, think well, and physically do what you need to look after…
In today's fast-paced and demanding, post-Covid world, burnout has become a prevalent issue. I’m seeing more of it in my practice now than ever before.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD or GERD) medications were only ever designed to be used for a short period of time. Two weeks to two months maximum.
Our bodies are busily detoxifying all the time, so is it really necessary to do a detox? The answer is yes due to the dramatic changes we’ve seen over the…
Natural medicine is all about catching an imbalance in the body. We want to pick up acidosis and intervene early to prevent more serious health conditions.
