Handling hayfever at home

Garlic and horseradish have been known to reduce hayfever symptoms since time immemorial.  More recently, orange peel has been identified as another (and sweeter) effective treatment. Orange peel contains natural chemicals similar to anti-histamines that can help you deal better with allergies and hayfever.  It’s a good idea to use organic fruit that hasn’t been…

Busting brain fog

Brain fog anyone? I’ve certainly had my fair share – especially navigating menopausal transition time. Wherever we are in life, we could all do with a clearer, more focussed mind to help our days go smoothly and get through them with more energy and productivity. 3 brain defogging tips Implementing some simple habits can make…

The sneaky stealth pathogens underlying Lyme-like disease

Chronic fatigue? anxiety? depression? food intolerances? aches and pains? chronic cough? palpitations? It could be Lyme-like Disease especially if you have ruled out other causes and have a history of a tick bite. Lyme disease has been controversial over recent years.  There are still many in the medical profession who don’t think it’s in Australia….

First world country – third world Iodine levels

“Iodine is the single biggest nutrient deficiency in Australia” – Dr Mark Donehoe. Dr Donehoe’s  recent podcast highlights that up to 30% of the Australian population is at risk of iodine deficiency. That’s a surprisingly high figure for a developed country. Australian endocrinologist Creswell Eastman is renowned for his work on IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorder) in…

Eat your way to global cooling

A good friend of mine is a bit of a sustainability nut.  This week she introduced me to Project Drawdown – the first comprehensive plan researched for reversing global warming. The research results are “fresh off the press” (April 18th, 2017) and list the top 100 best strategies for turning climate change around. It’s been increasingly…

Oats for your asthma?

Fibre to the rescue New preliminary Aussie Research from Newcastle Uni has shown that soluble fibre can improve asthma. In a small study of 17 people with difficult-to-manage asthma, they used 12g inulin (a soluble fibre derived from Jerusalem artichoke) daily and found that lung function improved and there was less wheezing. How it works Lead…

Why come back to see me?

After a period of treatment, I often suggest people come and pick up remedies without a consultation as we know we are on the correct path and just require consolidation. However best practice requires that I see you at least once every 6 –  12 months. This is because: your life circumstances change and bring new challenges and…