Children’s remedies that are safe & effective
Many years ago, I worked for Blackmores. Over the 6 years I was there, I was able to learn in great depth, all about the Celloid minerals put together by Marcus Blackmore’s father, Maurice. Maurice was a naturopath and the founder of Blackmores. His Celloid minerals are still used by naturopaths today with good reason … Read more
Is your life a whirlwind at the moment
What fabulous things can you do to support yourself while you’re going through pesky change? How can you thrive through adversity? Recently, I found out that a tenant I had in an investment property was moving out (in a market that had dropped significantly) and, on the same day, that the house we are renting … Read more
More barriers to weight loss
Stress and poor sleep Our adrenal glands make the hormone cortisol in response to stress. Excess levels of cortisol can cause fluid retention, bloating and weight gain around the neck, trunk and abdomen. If stress is severe or prolonged, it can cause chronic elevation of the hormones cortisol and adrenaline and this can result in … Read more
Breakfast myths
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, mainly because it sets the tone for your eating habits for the rest of the day. One of the most common problems for people, especially those watching their weight, is a tendency to under eat at breakfast. We think that a Weet Bix and a … Read more
Natural Approach to Heart Health
With cardiovascular disease being such a concerning issue for our modern society its about time we realised doctors and natural health practitioners need to work together to help minimise the suffering caused by this killer. The naturopathic approach Regardless of whether someone is on blood pressure medication, statins, or even diabetic medications, nutritional and naturopathic … Read more
Spring-time hayfever and sinus
That time of year! Most people I know simply put up with being blocked up or having a constant runny nose at this time of year. I guess they think there’s nothing they can do about it, except maybe, to take some antihistamines or antibiotics. It’s understandable to think that when you don’t know of … Read more
Gastric Banding – A case study
I had a patient yesterday who, last year, had surgery for gastric banding. Unfortunately, it hadn’t worked too well for her. Fortunately, she’s come across nutritional medicine through the USANA network and got referred to me. By doing a thorough case history and some simple tests I was able to show her that she was … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome on the rise
Stomach disorders (functional dyspepsia) and bowel disorders (irritable bowel syndrome) have a reputation for being tricky to treat, perhaps because they have multiple causes and are often the result of a combination of factors. Just some of the factors to consider are: Gut Feelings The gut is the only organ to have it’s own nervous … Read more
7 Steps to Vitality & Vigour
What can you do to improve your health? Follow these steps for a systematic review and guidelines on what you need to do. Step 1. Optimise digestion. Nothing gets into your body without going through your digestive system first so if you have an unhealthy gut environment, this is the first place to start. Step … Read more
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