From time to time, we will post items which we hope will be of interest to you. These may include comments on items appearing in the media, information about specific health issues, LaVida Health newsletters or other titbits.
After a wonderful holiday, I am back and full of energy and anticipation for 2012.
If you are like me, you might have indulged just a little too often over ...
We are all taking a break over the Christmas period.
I (the naturopath) will be on leave until 15 January. I am back in the clinic on Monday 16 January ...
As 2011 draws to a close I want to take a moment to reflect on the year.
In the clinic, we have had a good year. We have welcomed many ...
This time of year can be stressful, busy, lots of fun, sad, depressing, exhausting and more. Some people love it, others hate it. In this ...
In part 1 of my guide to the festive season I gave you some tips to help manage ...
The festive season is in full swing and many of us have various Christmas parties and functions with friends and families coming up over the next few weeks. ...
I recently read this lovely book and recommend it to you.
The title of the book reflects the message that if you really want something you just have to keep ...
Vitamins have received a lot of bad press lately and, not surprisingly, people are very confused. Do you take a multi? Should you stop your calcium supplement, or ...
I attended the Gluten Free Show in Melbourne on the weekend. It was fascinating to get an update on the variety of foods now available without gluten.
If you have ...
Here's an article I recently wrote for a running newsletter which I thought I would share.
If you are a runner or participate in any kind of sport which requires ...
Antibiotics are the standard treatment for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Sometimes they are prescribed at the onset of an infection and for those who suffer frequent recurrences they may ...
Here's yet another research study linking low Vitamin D levels with an immune related health problem...this time food allergies or anaphylaxis.
In a review of Australian and ...
This month I have written an article on depression. I outline some of the factors that contribute to it and I list many of the things you can do ...
If you can get a hold of the June 2011 edition of Choice magazine, there is an interesting article on medical imaging.
The article discusses the different types of imaging ...
It's Bowel Cancer awareness week!
Did you know that, according to Bowel Cancer Australia, 1 in 12 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer by ...
You have quite possibly seen the news this week about the latest research into links between mobile phone usage and increased risk of cancer.
In a nutshell, the World Health ...
I'm curious about your health. Have you stopped to think about what your health is worth to you? I hope you have. I would argue it is the most ...
This month, I offer some tips for boosting your immunity over the winter months and getting through cold and flu season. Tthis includes nutritional and diet advice as well ...
I was interested to hear an interview on the Health Report on Radio National last week which discussed the results of a study into beliefs behind the causes of ...
A research study published in the Medical Journal of Australia on the 4th of April 2011 gave us yet another reason to pay attention to our ...
The Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Aging, today announced major Australian food manufacturers and retailers will introduce a voluntary 15% reduction in the sodium content of certain simmer ...
I have recently read "Sweet Poison: Why sugar makes us fat" by David Gillespie.
David wrote this book as a result of his search for answers to achieving and maintaining ...
Naturopaths have embraced the use of zinc (among other nutrients and herbs) for the treatment of the common cold for many, many years.
It has been well established that zinc ...
The Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund Advisory Panel has allocated $1 million to establish the Bushfire Recovery Wellness Voucher Programme. The programme aims to assist people directly affected ...
Over the holidays I had a chance to catch up on some reading and one of the books I read was The Essence of Health by Dr Craig Hassed, ...
Ok...so we are almost three weeks in to the New Year. How are your New Year's Resolutions going?
Give up smoking, lose weight, eat better, get healthy, do more exercise, ...
There has been much publicity recently about a proposal by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) calling for graphic advertisements designed to shock people into reducing their consumption of foods ...
As a Christmas gift to you, I am offering 20% off the consultation fee* for all naturopathic consultations conducted during the month of January 2011.
This is a wonderful opportunity ...
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Kaye
This article in the press recently, highlighted some interesting facts about alcohol consumption...something which often increases over the holiday period.
It's interesting to contemplate why alcohol consumption ...
Why is this such a crazy time of year? All of a sudden your boss/client wants things wrapped up by Christmas. There's so much work to do and yet ...
I have recently finished reading this book: Slow Death by Rubber Duck (How the Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Life affects our Health) by Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie.
If you ...
According to a story on today's AM programme on ABC radio, more and more Australians are resorting to surgery to help them lose weight.
I believe this ...
I have just spent a rainy Saturday at the Gawler Foundation Conference listening to an excellent range of speakers talk on topics including the benefits ...
There has been much written about the physiological changes which occur when a woman transitions through menopause. Hot flushes, mood swings, insomnia, vaginal dryness, joint pain, poor concentration and ...
The weight loss drug Sibutramine, sold in Australia, under the name Reductil has been withdrawn from the market following an analysis of the results of a study showing an ...
There was an interesting article on the importance of sleep and the extent to which we are sleep deprived in this week's BRW magazine ("Clock on and curl up" ...
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There is an increasing amount of evidence to support the use of nutritional and herbal treatments as an adjunct to chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery or to aid recovery from ...
A recent study published in Thorax medical journal has looked at possible links between diet and prevalence of asthma in children. The study looked at the diets of 50,004 ...
I recently attended the 7th International Conference on Herbal Medicine at Tweed Heads.
The conference is held every three years by the National Herbalists Association of Australia, of which I ...
Gillian Lee is a degree qualified homoeopath working out of the LaVida Health clinic on Fridays.
Please see more information about how Gillian practices in the services section of our ...
In the most recent edition of Choice magazine, there is a very useful comparison of wholemeal breads.
As a naturopath, I often recommend to my clients that they increase their ...
I saw this movie during the week. If you haven't seen it, I can highly recommend it.
Food Inc gives a very interesting insight into the "manufacturing" of many of ...
I recently completed the training for Health Professionals in this person-centered approach to healthy weight management.
Dr Rick Kausman, author of the book, "If Not Dieting, then what?" has developed ...
In this newsletter we have lots of special offers for the month of May.
We also have an article on natural remedies for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.
Stephen also gives ...
There is a very interesting article in the Autumn 2010 newsletter of the Gawler Foundation on the value of organic food.
The article is written by ...
The February 2010 newsletter is now available to read in the Email Newsletter Archive section of the website.
This month, I talk about the messages your body gives you to ...
Healthy weight management is not just about kilos. What is really important is how much of your weight is fat and how much is muscle. Your goal should be ...
It's hot out there and it's just so easy to get sunburnt. Like many people, I spent the summers of my youth covered in baby oil and basting for ...
In the October issue of Choice magazine there is a review of so-called "sports drinks". Anyone who spends their hard-earned money on these drinks would be well advised to ...
Ah Spring! Don’t you just love this time of year? The days are getting longer, there is the hint of warmth in the air (well maybe not today...) and ...
Welcome to the first posting in News and Views.
LaVida Health opened its doors in brand new accommodation in the Melbourne CBD in April 2008. Our goal is to ...
