Using food as medicine is inexpensive, convenient and can create healthy habits. Why not consider sprouting or juicing for the benefit of your immune system this winter. Sprouting Sprouts can be purchased already sprouted, or the seeds can be purchased (health food shops, online) and sprouted yourself at home. It only takes a few days,…
Flu season is here and it seems that it’s going to be a rough one. Luckily, there are many ways to fight off the flu naturally, and I’d like to share some of my favourites with you. Black elderberry, or sambucus nigra, has been used in traditional cultures to boost the immune system for centuries.…
Firstly, what are your adrenal glands? We have 2 adrenal glands that are found just above each kidney. The adrenal gland makes over 50 different hormones including cortisol our “stress” hormone, adrenalin for “fight-or-flight”, aldosterone (blood pressure regulation and pH balance via sodium and potassium) and sex hormones. The hormones the adrenal glands produce…
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…
Nut free muesli bars Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup pepitas 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/2 cup shredded coconut 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1/3 cup honey or rice malt syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 160C. Line tray with baking paper and set aside. Mix oats, pepitas,…
Little people can be very fussy about what they eat. Textures are just as important as taste. Mum or Dad can start tearing their hair out with little people refusing to eat what is put in front of them. Here are some handy Naturopathic tips! Some toddlers will only eat mushy food- mushy vegetables are…
Do you wake up unrefreshed? It just doesn’t matter how much sleep you get, you wake up tired. Once you get going, you’re OK, but you just want to hit the snooze button ten times. For some people that can be the sign of a sluggish liver. What is a sluggish liver? Using the word,…
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…