Berberine – a centuries old herbal medicine being turned into a pharmaceutical
A “novel natural derivative” of centuries of herbal medicine knowhow is becoming a pharmaceutical. Good to have extra evidence – however densely worded.
Articles | gut health | Nutrition | recipes
High protein cookies (a little sweetness)
This recipe with high protein and fibre chickpea cookies feed you and your microbiome, keeping you satisfied and feeling great
Articles | Exercise | Health | Herbal Medicine | Nutrition
Dealing better with the silent threat of Osteoporosis
What can YOU do today to minimise your risk of osteoporosis and maximise your bone density and bone strength?
What I get up to in my ‘spare’ time
I became a Naturopath because of my love and curiosity of people, nature and herbal medicine. So when I’m not in my consulting room, you can probably find me doing something nature -related – from photography to volunteering.
How to support your immune system against the mud bug
A life-threatening bacterial infection called Melioidosis is in the news in flood affected regions. Find out how you can protect yourself and help to heal using natural therapies
Diabetes Type 2, a scourge of the modern world: are Ultra-processed foods to blame?
Ultra-processed foods may be to blame for the rise in chronic disease even in younger people. Think Diabetes type 2, cardiovascular disease, cancers in people in their 30s and 40s. How can we shift the intended addiction?
Sarcopenia – the ageing risk you DON’T hear about so much
Muscles age like bones do – and if you don’t know to build your strength, you could be at risk of Sarcopenia (muscle loss).
Vitamin B6 in the headlines; are you at risk?
To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’ Recent coverage on the ABC reported a case of a 73 year old woman, an ex emergency physician, who was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy from exposure to Vit B6 over a 2 year period. She had been taking 2 tablets daily of Bioceuticals Ultra Muscleze which would provide a…
Stopping some osteoporosis medications can be dangerous
Find out the ins and outs of osteoporosis medications BEFORE you begin. Post menopausal is especially a vulnerable time.
There’s knowing – and then there’s DOING…
We’re humans, not robots. That means that “shoulding” ourselves on an action rarely works. Here are some tips on rewarding yourself well – a much more productive and guilt-free option.
What’s my exercise regime?
Find your rhythm with the movements that work for YOU! Make it fun, easy, daily. See what I do.
Articles | Cardiovascular health | Health | Herbal Medicine | honey | recipes | vinegar
Medicinal Herbal Preparation – OXYMELS
There are multiple health benefits of the traditional medicine vinegar-honey combinations called Oxymels – and how you can make them at home.