Is your typical weekly diet helping or hindering your health? There are so many health and wellness diets to choose from, so what sets the Mediterranean diet apart? Firstly, it has been well researched for its health benefits; probably one of the most widely researched diets in recent years. And
Have you ever set yourself some goals and then struggled to achieve them? Maybe you’ve decided you want to quit smoking, reduce your alcohol intake, lose weight, do more exercise, go to bed earlier, save more money or make healthier food choices. Or maybe you’ve decided you are overdue for
Have you been diagnosed with endometriosis? Or do you experience symptoms that fit with endometriosis? It is a condition I see all too often in clinic. Sometimes, the effects are relatively mild but unfortunately for some, endo can be really debilitating. What are the symptoms of endometriosis? These will vary
And so another year draws to a close and it’s been a difficult year for many. I understand now why my parents used to say that the years just seem to fly by. As a child the holidays seemed endless and the days full of promise. But as you get
I recently wrote about the benefits of eating with the seasons. Whilst it is convenient to have access to our favourite foods all year round, I do think there is something special about looking forward to the seasons. So, this summer, think about the following fruit and vegetables Williams pears
No more perfume or novelty socks please! Gift shopping! Coming up with the perfect gift idea for a birthday, Christmas or Mothers’/Fathers’ day! Does it stress you out? I know it’s something I used to agonise over but I’ve learned a few lessons as I’ve gotten older. When my mother
The festive season is starting to rev up. For many of us, this time of year seems like one endless dinner, lunch or party. If we aren’t careful, it can be a time of overindulging, late nights and added stress. The result is that instead of gracefully sailing into the
Have you heard about Candida, or found on Google an anti-candida diet and wondered what it is all about? Has someone suggested your symptoms may be due to Candida? As a naturopath, Candida makes a regular appearance in my clinic. Candida may be a microscopic organism, but it can pack
It’s always time to be aware of bowel cancer risks Did you know that, according to Bowel Cancer Australia, 1 in 12 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer by the time they are 85 years of age…that’s more than 8% of the population. And as you age, your risk
Let me see if I can convince you that it’s not… As a naturopath, I am frequently asked questions about this supplement or that diet for the benefit of a particular health condition. Or I will have a new naturopathic client who comes in with a bag full of potions