Don’t just “diet” – tune your food to your body’s needs
Reflections on food to enhance wellbeing and avoid ultraprocessed foods. You rely on basic nutrients to fuel your mind and body. What do you need for your situation?
Manage your Anxiety Better: 11 reasons NOT to accept long term anxiety as unavoidable
Options for you to calm the anxiety in your life. Consider underlying issues, invite support from a Counsellor and allow well prescribed herbal medicines and nutrition to support you.
Makes Scents (sense) – Memory boost
Early research supporting the memory-boosting powers of essential oils like rosemary, lavender, citrus and eucalyptus – which are in my Skin Magik moisturiser.
More surprising facts about that magic pill called “exercise”
Exercise is good for you – in any form. Here are some fascinating findings on a whole smorgasbord of benefits.
High fibre gluten free seed and nut crackers
Getting more nutrients and fibre in your diet doesn’t have to be boring. Try this recipe for savory, gluten-free crackers,
Dealing with constipation
Chronic constipation is a sign of poor gut health – and can be a symptom of deep issues. Don’t just “soldier on”. The evidence supporting several effective herbal remedies is substantial.
10 things your Doctor probably won’t tell you about ‘protein’
10 things your doctor probably learned about protein and health in medical school – but may not think to tell you.
Negotiating the pharmaceutical roller coaster
I have been noticing that there is a ‘creep’ phenomenon happening in regards to medical drug use as we age. One drug may lead to the next. Often this is to offset the side effects of a certain medication and this in turn may trigger further, different disease states. This is termed ‘Polypharmacy’. This is…
From tree to tea – meet my new friend Mel
For thousands of years Australian Aborigines have utilised the Broad-leaf Paperbark (Melaleuca quinquenervia) or Coastal Paperbark as a food, medicine and daily domestic item. She (‘Mel’) grows into a tall (to 25m) tree in areas of eastern Australia where there is plenty of water to keep her roots moist. These species grow northwards from Sydney…
Walnuts help ADD (and psychological maturation! wow, really??) in teens
Healthy food helps your whole self, not just your body, as this research on the benefits of walnuts for ADD in teenagers shows. Who would have thought!!!! Every clinician should recommend a handful of walnuts 3 times a week for every teenager to boost their Omega-3 levels. It’s a small, no-side-effects dosage to get a…
Yes it’s plant-based BUT is it good?
It’s BUYER BEWARE as a whole range of super-processed “plant-based” foods hit the market. Here’s what you should know about this latest food trend.
Pain management – beyond mainstream painkillers
Your friendly neighbourhood Naturopath can help you design a whole-person pain management program that goes way beyond “pop pills and soldier on”. Plus avoid/minimise some of the less-know side effects of pharmaceuticals.