THE BLUE ZONES: WHERE HEALTH POTENTIAL THRIVES!

Many 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

Like you, your special little (or big) child is trying to find their way in a hectic world...Continue Reading

CORTISOL – FRIEND OR FOE?

A 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

The 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 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 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?

I’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

Children’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

Last 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

I 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

Do 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

World 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)

The 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

At 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)

The 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

Are 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)

The 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

Lately, 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

Robert Claridge N.D. Specialist Naturopath, Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, Homoeopath, R-System Specialist “Facts do not cease to exist […]Continue Reading

DETOXIFICATION IN CHILDREN

Detoxification 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

While 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