I’m not too keen on fruit juices because of the sugar hit that you receive due to the lack of fibres naturally present in the fruit but I do love vegetable j...

It’s this great time of the year where days are lovely but nights start to get fresher. It’s also a great time to think about recipes that can provide not on...

Is inflammation bad? No inflammation is not bad, it is a natural body process that results in the affected area turning red, puffy and hot as your immune sys...

I talked about meditation last week as a way to lower anxiety and many other health issues but there are other natural ways of feeling mentally better and th...

What do you do for your mental health at the moment? It’s hard enough under normal circumstances but with everything happening, it has to become a priority. ...

Did you notice a sudden propensity to snack more since we’re stuck at home? Same here!! I had to be extra mindful about what I put in my mouth and how often ...

Do you know what Earthing is? It’s basically having your bare feet on the ground. It turns out we don’t do that often enough (even in Australia!) and we are ...

What a strange world we are living in at the moment! Not thinking I would have any issues, I was going to order a few great quality products for my family to...

Glucosamine is an excellent agent which helps with managing symptoms of arthritis. But, I hear you say, my newspaper recently told me glucosamine was ineffec...

Have you ever watched “Alien”, the 1979 movie with Sigourney Weaver? Well these studies sure reminded me of it! It’s both amazing and a little bit scary! Wha...

Have you heard of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)? My industry is a little bit excited about this molecule produced naturally by our body and which have similar ...

Naturopaths and integrative doctors already know that vitamin C supports immunity and shortens colds and flus but I have to say I am so happy about this clin...

Another incredible way plants can help is through the therapeutic use of their essential oils. A 2016 systematic review and meta-analysis study (pretty much ...

The hormonal changes of menopause can produce a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from hot flashes and vaginal dryness to anxiety, depression, and insomnia. ...

I honestly did not think I would have to write about viruses before autumn or winter but the emergence of the coronavirus and its strength made me think othe...

I have dandelions in my garden. Who doesn’t, right? Of course, thanks to my training as a naturopath I am very aware that it is a great therapeutic plant, bu...

Happy New Year everyone! This year has started with a lot of pain, anxiety and suffering for all the people affected by the fires. This is absolutely heartbr...

This last post is a bit tongue in cheek but a reminder not too take life too seriously! Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you all, stay safe and above al...

It is sometimes hard at that time of the year to be mindful of what we eat and drink! There are so many celebrations to attend with family, friends and work ...

As if we needed more proofs that exercising is good for your health! A recent review (2019), acknowledged the growing evidence that physical fitness influenc...