DISCOVER THE POWER OF L-THEANINE
March 29, 2026Discover how L-Theanine can support stress, anxiety, sleep, and mental clarity, and why this natural compound is becoming so popular for nervous system support.Continue Reading
HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED THAT THE BODY WHISPERS LONG BEFORE IT EVER SHOUTS?
March 15, 2026Chronic kidney disease is one of those conditions that often begins quietly. Yet the impact can be life-changing if we don’t listen early.Continue Reading
UNDERSTANDING OSTEOPOROSIS – HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR BONES
October 19, 2025Osteoporosis is common in Australia, especially for those over 50. More than a million Australians live with osteoporosis, and another 6 million have osteopenia (low bone mass). With numbers this high, it’s worth knowing what makes up healthy bone – and what you can do to protect yours.Continue Reading
ANXIETY- A FIRE IN THE BRAIN
October 6, 2025Did you know anxiety is the most common mental health challenge in Australia? The latest National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing (1) found that nearly 1 in 5 Australians aged 16–85 experienced an anxiety disorder in the past year.Continue Reading
ANXIETY IN CHILDREN
May 11, 2025Fear and worry are normal emotions that keep us safe and help us in challenging situations. However, when these emotions become overwhelming or chronic, they make it hard to cope with everyday life. Children with anxiety disorders experience episodes of pronounced mental or physical symptoms, often with a high level of constant background worrying.Continue Reading
ADHD AND MEN
March 16, 2025I am sure you have all heard the term ADHD, but do you truly know what it looks like in everyday life and how it presents in men?Continue Reading
MAXIMISING CHILDREN’S LEARNING & THE COMPLEXITIES OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
February 28, 2025Every day in the clinic, I have the fabulous opportunity to identify and address the impacts of many of the influencing factors on learning in children.Continue Reading
HOW MOVEMENT, BREATHWORK AND MINDFULNESS CALM THE MIND
February 23, 2025If you have visited any of the team at Claridge Naturopathics, I am sure you would have been introduced to the benefits of yoga, meditation, and nasal breathing.Continue Reading
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S ‘NERVOUS TUMMY’
January 30, 2025As a paediatric naturopath, a common concern I hear from parents is their child’s ‘nervous tummy,’ particularly during transitions like returning to school or kinder.Continue Reading
PREVENT THE END OF YEAR SLUMP FOR YOUR CHILD
December 4, 2024Eat a rainbow of fruits & vegetables but especially, “eat your greens!” – it’s that easy.Continue Reading
WHEN IT COMES TO CHILDREN’S HEALTH, MAKE SURE YOU’RE NOT WASTING YOUR TIME OR MONEY
December 1, 2024Did you know Australians spend more on vitamins and supplements than on prescription drugs? With over 11,000 complementary medicine products for sale in Australia it’s no surprise to find parents bewildered when it comes to choosing a supplement that might help their child feel betterContinue Reading
CHILDREN’S ALLERGIES
November 27, 2024With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to treat and prevent those annoying allergy symptoms—they are a nuisance, and you don’t have to put up with them.Continue Reading
DID YOU KNOW, HAIR LOSS IS A GENERAL HEALTH ALARM BELL?
November 3, 2024Your body is always sending you messages. These are the alarm bells that alert you when your health may be beginning to waiver. One such alarm bell is hair loss or thinning of your hair.Continue Reading
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF AND WHEN YOU ARE OVULATING?
October 25, 2024In a world where we use our phone for everything, can we really trust that an app can predict when you are ovulating?Continue Reading
PERIMENOPAUSE
September 18, 2024The term ‘perimenopause’ is now everywhere, making many women in their 40s (or approaching that age), wonder if they are starting their transition to menopause. It's a topic that constantly appears in the media, offering little respite.Continue Reading
HARNESSING THE POWER OF ECHINACEA: A NATURAL IMMUNE SUPPORT
July 31, 2024Echinacea, a well-respected herb in the realm of naturopathy, has long been celebrated for its robust immune-enhancing properties. As we navigate through the cold and flu season, understanding the benefits of echinacea can provide a valuable addition to our health regimen.Continue Reading
HOW DOES LACK OF SLEEP AFFECT MY HORMONES?
May 8, 2024Sleep is one of the most important functions we perform each day. Lack of sleep or disturbed sleep is thought to disrupt the circadian rhythms of the body. These rhythms provide physical, mental and behavioural changes over a 24-hour period. Our daily exposure to light and dark are crucial for regulation. However, stress, exercise and diet can also play a role in either regulating or disrupting our rhythms.Continue Reading
DO YOU ALWAYS FEEL TIRED?
April 29, 2024Did you know that fatigue is the most common unexplained complaint presented to GPs? The reason the cause of fatigue is often poorly diagnosed is because it originates from multiple areas. Some of these include: nutrient deficiencies, chronic stress, poor sleep quality, infections, immune exhaustion, inflammation, blood sugar dysregulation, thyroid, inadequate physical activity, over-exercising, lifestyle factors, drug and alcohol use, and medication. Continue Reading
WHY WE ALL NEED SOME DISTANCE FROM TECHNOLOGY
March 20, 2024Most of us would agree that the advancement of technology has brought about numerous benefits and efficiencies. However, it’s important for us to disconnect from it when we can. Here’s a few reasons why:Continue Reading
OVERCOMING THE SHADOWS: MY JOURNEY THROUGH CHRONIC FATIGUE
March 13, 2024As a 12-year-old, although I was getting plenty of sleep, I was always feeling tired and struggled to get out of bed. Like many kids, I was very active, playing football during the winter and cricket during the summer. When I wasn’t training or playing sport, I was in the backyard with my twin brother kicking balls, practicing bowling, hitting balls suspended from the rafters and riding bikes. I never liked to sit still for too long. I just loved being outside and active. Continue Reading
WHAT’S IN SEASON AT THE BEGINNING OF AUTUMN?
March 4, 2024FRUITS apples, bananas, custard apples, feijoas, figs, grapes, guava, kiwifruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, oranges (valencia), papaya, passionfruit, pears, persimmons, plums, pomegranates and quinces.Continue Reading