I’m a naturopath and recently I booked in to see a colleague of mine for some help. It’s coming towards the end of the year and I’ve been reflecting on the way my health has been going. I have had many changes in my life in the last 18 months- moving house, changing my structure…
What is fructose? Fructose is the sugar found in many foods such as fresh and dried fruit, most root vegetables, honey, commercially produced sweeteners such as high fructose corn syrup and most processed foods and soft drinks. Although fructose has been a natural ingredient in our food, it is thought that the over-consumption of fructose…
Oh yes, it’s everywhere! How are you? The most common response in today’s day and age… “Busy!!” “Exhausted!” “I never stop!” We currently live in a society that doesn’t stop. We are always switched on, tuned in, running around. Filling our lives with tasks, errands, work, social engagements, social media, children’s activities and the…
It has come to my attention that there is still a misconception within the community about cholesterol and its nasty intentions for our health! It is true that for many years we have been told by various health professionals that too much cholesterol will lead to heart disease and ultimately an untimely demise unless we…
As a Naturopath I have a strong connection and love for plants and the amazing health benefits they offer us internally with herbal tinctures used on a regular basis within my practice. How wonderful that just the presence of plants within our homes can also offer us benefits by not only purifying the air but…
When most types of medicine look at stopping the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance (which often has great benefits), natural medicine goes one step further. It looks for why it happened in the first place. A good naturopathic practitioner will ask the right questions. Yes, sometimes things ‘just happen” and no cause is evident, but…
Since taking some time off practising and now coming back, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on what health is. Recently I read an article by Oprah that was titled “10 things I know for sure”, so I thought I would ride her coat tails a little and write my own, with a…
I know this is the rant of the moment and you are probably fed up with hearing about why you need to quit (processed) sugar. But before you click onto the next page this info will help you become empowered about your health and what you eat. Stay with me for a few more minutes.…