THE BLUE ZONES: WHERE HEALTH POTENTIAL THRIVES!
December 10, 2023Many of you know that I’ve been interested in Michel Poulain and Giovanni Mario Pes’s research on the Blue Zones since they first published their findings back in 2004. Continue Reading
KEY ELEMENTS FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY CHILD
December 3, 2023Like you, your special little (or big) child is trying to find their way in a hectic world...Continue Reading
CORTISOL – FRIEND OR FOE?
November 25, 2023A common conversation I have with clients is around whether cortisol is a good or a bad thing in their life. Let’s face it, cortisol gets a bad wrap.Continue Reading
MY LUNCH BOX
November 19, 2023The other day I inadvertently left my lunch box on my desk which prompted one of my clients to ask: ‘What does a Naturopath eat for lunch?’Continue Reading
MOVEMBER
November 5, 2023November is well known as ‘Movember’, the month we stop shaving the ‘MO’ to create conversation about the health issues affecting Australian men...Continue Reading
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
October 29, 2023October is Mental Health Awareness Month in Australia. A time to reflect on the profound impact of mental health on society. With all that is happening in our complex world, we are seeing diverse emotional, cognitive, behavioural, and physical effects such as:Continue Reading
COLLAGEN – DOES IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE?
September 24, 2023I’m sure by now, you will have come across advertising and influencers advocating for the benefits of collagen. Some of you may have been wowed by the information, some of you may be sceptical. Allow me to explain what collagen is, the importance of collagen production, and its benefits.Continue Reading
CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOUR AND FOOD ADDITIVES
September 17, 2023Children’s behaviour and behavioural symptoms are often caused and aggravated by food additives. Studies show that symptoms of behavioural issues can be reduced and sometimes eliminated by avoiding the following foods and food additives.Continue Reading
FOCUSING ON HEALTH CAN ENHANCE A CANCER PATIENT’S POTENTIAL OUTCOME
September 1, 2023Last weekend, I was lucky enough to both attend and speak at a national forum on cancer. It encompassed two full days of education, motivation and networking with some of the most important players in integrative oncology in Australia.Continue Reading
OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS
August 19, 2023I am sure, like me, you have said or heard others say; “There are so many bugs going around at the moment! Everyone seems to be getting sick!” It’s no wonder when you consider that pathogen-bearing droplets can be suspended in the air for not just seconds, but minutes, and can travel up to 8 metres! (1)Continue Reading
HOW IRON LEVELS CAN AFFECT YOUR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
August 6, 2023Do you often have extreme fatigue or feel out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs? Perhaps you have put it down to not being fit, but have you ever considered if this also could be due to low iron levels?Continue Reading
WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK
August 4, 2023World Breastfeeding Week is from Tuesday 1st August – Monday 7th August 2023. This global campaign aims to raise awareness about breastfeeding and its advantages. If you are breastfeeding or have in the past, below is some guidance on how you can enable yourself and your child to obtain the most out of your breastfeeding experience.Continue Reading
INSIGHTS FROM THE METAGENICS CONGRESS- THE WELL WOMAN (part 3)
July 22, 2023The Metagenics congress- The Well Woman focused on Women’s wellness. Here are some of my insights on Perimenopause, the second puberty.Continue Reading
STRUCTURE GOVERNS FUNCTION
July 2, 2023At Claridge Naturopathics, we started stocking Gelpro Peptipro collagen in our Nurture Healthy Living store seven years ago after observing exciting findings in the scientific research. Continue Reading
INSIGHTS FROM THE METAGENICS CONGRESS- THE WELL WOMAN (part 2)
June 24, 2023The Metagenics congress- The Well Woman focused on Women’s wellness. Here are some of my insights on integrative treatment of pelvic pain.Continue Reading
EXERCISE AND SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
June 17, 2023Are you less inclined to exercise now the weather is cooler? This cause of this could be from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)...Continue Reading
INSIGHTS FROM THE METAGENICS CONGRESS- THE WELL WOMAN (part 1)
June 15, 2023The Metagenics congress- The Well Woman focused on Women’s wellness. Here are some of my insights on just one of the topics, evolution.Continue Reading
REIGNITE
June 1, 2023Lately, I have been struggling. Grief, memories, loss and sadness can sideswipe your day. It can take your energy and motivation. From past experience of these times, I have tried to be kind to myself – going to bed earlier, spending time with family and friends, trying to walk in nature and I have upped my singing...Continue Reading
CORONARY ARTERY CALCIUM SCORE VS CHOLESTEROL
May 28, 2023Robert Claridge N.D. Specialist Naturopath, Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, Homoeopath, R-System Specialist “Facts do not cease to exist […]Continue Reading
DETOXIFICATION IN CHILDREN
May 20, 2023Detoxification in children is incredibly important as kilogram for kilogram, children eat more, breathe more, have a greater skin surface area and have immature organ systems; so unfortunately, they are more susceptible to damage...Continue Reading
PCOS AND THE POWER OF VITAMIN D
May 5, 2023While there are many causes and drivers of PCOS, with winter fast approaching, I wanted to talk about one of them, namely vitamin D which decreases in winter...Continue Reading