A couple of easy sleep hacks to try
Sleep, the ultimate healer, can require some attention to get it working well. Check out this blog to get worked up on slowing down for your diurnal longevity and health span improvement opportunity
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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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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…
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9 things women should know about Heart disease symptoms
Women have more subtle symptoms of Heart Attack than just overt chest pain. Know what to look for and how to care for yourself and others.
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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!
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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
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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
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Perimenopause may happen earlier than you think: the ‘swinging’ hormones at it again!
It might be perimenopause, not a nervous breakdown or post-COVID stress and disruption. Naturopathic approaches may help you sort this out and feel heaps better.
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ADHD – beyond (and including) medication
Know that ADHD is NOT a disease but a ‘brain’type. Many adults are now realizing that they too (as well as their children) experience ADHD. Medications can be helpful but often come with risks and side effects. Naturopathic approaches can support you to shine and thrive.
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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.
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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.
