According to the Chinese Medicine theory, there are numerous causes of weight gain. In general, weight gain is caused by imbalance of the internal organs which are mainly liver, spleen, stomach and intestine. For example, spleen is an organ which is responsible for your digestion, absorption and assimilation. Once your spleen function is affected,…
WHY? It’s probably the question that sets naturopath’s apart from different health care professions. We all have our strengths and weaknesses but when you see a naturopath, not only will they be aiming to determine what is wrong they will also be aiming to find out how your body became out of equilibrium in the…
What is constipation? Constipation is the infrequent passage of stools, hard stools or the inability to evacuate without prolonged straining. Regular emptying of the bowel at least once a day is necessary for optimum health. Normally when you eat and the food passes into your intestines, the filling of the colon and consequent…
The thyroid is a gland in our neck that makes hormones. It works with our immune and nervous systems, and regulates metabolism. Due to multiple factors it can become underactive, overactive or have autoimmune issues. In Australia there are around 60,000 new cases of thyroid disease each year. Those more susceptible to thyroid problems are…
For optimal digestive function the chain of events that digestion follows needs to be working in synergy to ensure issues with function don’t arise. When we match optimal function with the right nutrition for the individual good health will be supported. The digestive system is a long hollow tube in which we metabolize, absorb and…
What’s treading? Social Media has framed a way for healthy living like no other. The great thing is that healthy food and a healthy lifestyle are in vogue , which is great for the overall health of our population. I have definitely noticed the new generation who have grown up with social media are a…
So we are heading into the festive season. And sometimes it can be the season of over eating and over drinking and feeling bloated, sore and nauseous. However food should be a positive and enjoyable aspect of life, and during the festive season you need to consider that food is more than the nutrients it…
Whether you’re a “health nerd” like me or not, you may have noticed how much attention gut health and the all-important “microbiome” has been getting in the last couple of years. In every news feed you can be assured that there will be some mention of gut health if you follow health in general. As…
Emma loves cooking up a storm in her kitchen. Here are some of her favorite recipes that don’t contain any processed sugar. Enjoy! Grain free crunchy muesli 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts ½ cup chopped pecans 1 cup coconut chips ½ cup dried blueberries ½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup sunflower seeds 1 cup chopped…