Why do we keep plugging paracetamol for chronic pain?
Even so-called harmless paracetamol at the recommended dose has been shown to be harmful with chronic use in over 65 year olds. Could this be you?
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 | 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
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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.
Why be concerned about those tablets that keep your reflux at bay?
One of the things that can stop working so well in our bodies is our digestion – and heartburn can get REALLY uncomfortable REALLY regularly. Take the problem to your GP and you’ll probably come out with a prescription for a PPI (some brand of a family of drugs called Proton Pump Inhibitor). This class…
Know your Blood Pressure – don’t guess
High Blood Pressure can creep up on you, so be proactive and keep an eye on it regularly. You can prevent stroke and heart attacks to a great degree by managing your BP well. Naturopathic medicine can be very effective.
You thought you’d “grown out” of your allergies? Well, think again
Life threatening allergies can still arise in adulthood. Consider some of the background issues here.
Why COVID – and especially long COVID are still a thing
Unexplained symptoms could be linked to Long COVID. Underlying inflammatory responses ca wreak havoc with continued brain fog and numb toes. There’s help to be had!
CHRONIC PAIN Part 2: How Naturopathic and Complementary medicine may help you
Persistent chronic pain is debilitating. Find ways to manage without the side effects of drugs. Natural Therapies can help
CHRONIC PAIN Part 1: I’m regularly in pain – but my GP just says “You’re getting old – there’s nothing to fix that” or “you’re on the highest dose of medication your body can handle’
Chronic pain is debilitating, especially when you feel like you’ve got to the end of the line. But wait, there’s more help available