The risks of DIY supplementation
Best to get experienced advice when it comes to mixing and matching supplements and medications. All is not what it may seem with copy cat supplements in this thriving marketplace
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What to do about Poor Sleep
(First published in 2020; updated October 2025) There are three main organs in the body that respond to stress: Together these are called the HPA axis. The HPA axis and stress and sleep Our body’s stress reaction system evolved to: In today’s world we don’t go out fighting savage animals – but the worrying we…
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Night time leg cramps – two quick hacks and some further thoughts
Youch! the night time scourge of cramping leg pain effects you AND your partner. Find some easy quick solutions to help you all get a better night sleep
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Articles | Exercise | gut health | Nutrition
How much of your mental health is “all in your mind”?
‘Mental’ health is more than just the mind. Naturopathy helps you understand your whole health and offers useful perspectives to help you shift gear.
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Buckwheat as a great gluten-free DIY Bread
Add an exciting, flavour-some, gluten-free health giving food to your menu today. No knead, easy ferment whole seed/kernel buckwheat bread.
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Microbiome magic: the healing power of the gut
Know your gut and the profound effect it has on your health
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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?
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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
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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?
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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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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?
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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).
