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

PLANTING THE SEED OF HOPE

When you are unwell you can make the choice to include hope or not. Hope is a choice.Continue Reading

TO BUY ORGANIC OR NOT TO BUY ORGANIC?

Do you know what the difference is between organic and non-organic produce? Thankfully, The Environmental Working Group (EWG) have devised a categorisation of food the ‘Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen’ to help guide you.Continue Reading

POST EASTER DETOX

Detoxify, cleanse, purify, decontaminate, whatever you want to call it, just get it done. your health depends upon it!Continue Reading

CHILDREN’S EAR INFECTIONS

Did you know that three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their 3rd birthday?! Read for more facts, research and direction in dealing with ‘the big disruptor’ - children’s ear infections!Continue Reading

DETOXIFICATION

Detoxification is a term that is commonly used. However many people seem afraid of this concept. Allow me to explain what detoxification is, the signs and symptoms to be aware of and how I can work out your risk and effect from toxicity.Continue Reading

ENDOMETRIOSIS

Being diagnosed with Endometriosis last year, this topic is very close to my heart.  Data shows that in Australia 1 in 9 females suffer from Endometriosis.  The average time before a diagnosis is made is ~7 – 12 years. Continue Reading

IS TOXICITY ROBBING YOU OF YOUR HEALTH POTENTIAL?

You are exposed to toxins everyday of your life. External sources include exhaust fumes, industrial wastes, cigarette […]Continue Reading

‘ALL DISEASE BEGINS IN THE GUT’  

The human body is complex.  It is made up of many connected parts, like players in an orchestra creating a symphony.  In your body, your gastrointestinal tract (GIT) plays a similar role. Continue Reading

BOOSTING YOUR CHILD’S IMMUNITY

Is your child returning to childcare, kindergarten or school? Find out how you can protect your child’s immunity today; reduce the duration and intensity of infections.Continue Reading

SHOULDERS ARE ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLEX JOINTS IN THE BODY

Shoulders are structurally and functionally complex in nature. They consist of numerous structures designed to allow a free and full movement through the joint.Continue Reading

PAIN AND YOUR PERIOD

Did you know that your period is supposed to turn up and that's it? No event, no drama. Your period shouldn't have you experiencing pain. Just because it happens to your friends makes it common, but unfortunately does not make it the norm.Continue Reading

DO YOU EXPERIENCE NUMBNESS, TINGLING OR SHOOTING PAIN FROM YOUR LOWER BACK AND DOWN THE LEGS?

Your lower back is constantly under load from standing, sitting and even lying. Unfortunately the weight bearing structures of your spine, including your bones, discs and muscles can become dysfunctional which can lead to nerve irritation and pain.Continue Reading

DO YOU EXPERIENCE JOINT STIFFNESS AND SORENESS?

Our joints are areas of shock absorption and are constantly dealing with the jarring effects from being active. Unfortunately, if we don’t look after our joints, they will degenerate.Continue Reading

WHY YOU REALLY NEED TO KEEP MOVING…

Do you wake with pain and stiffness? Are you slow to get out of a chair after sitting for a while? Do you struggle to move like you did when you were younger? Well things don’t have to be this way!Continue Reading

JUST BREATHE

After an exhausting couple years it seems that life is starting to return to a ‘Pre-COVID’ normal. However, from my clinical observations there seems to have been some residual impact.Continue Reading

STRESS IN KIDS

Unfortunately, stress is a normal part of our children’s life.  As a Specialist Paediatric Naturopath, I see many children whose lives are now so stressful; they actually become sick [off it].  As a mother of three, I have witnessed the huge amount of stress children are living with. Continue Reading