It is estimated that approximately 2 million people suffer from insomnia in Australia. This is a shocking statistic when you consider that sleep is vital for life and certainly plays a significant role in our enjoyment of life. So, why aren’t we sleeping? Disruption to your circadian rhythm You’re probably familiar with the term “circadian … Read more
A good night’s sleep is vital for so many aspects of a healthy life. More daytime energy, less fatigue, better concentration and ability to think, fresher skin and appearance are just some of the more obvious things we associate with good sleep. However, good quality sleep is also associated with healthy weight management (via the … Read more
Do you know how much sleep your body needs to function at its best? It’s not a trick question. Some people function perfectly on 5 hours a night while others struggle on anything less than eight. The answer is “whatever is right for you”. You need to work out a way to tailor your lifestyle … Read more
When we think of fatigue, one of the first things we think about is iron. What does your iron status look like? Has it been tested (thoroughly)? Iron is an important mineral required for a diverse range of body processes including; energy production, protein and carbohydrate metabolism, DNA synthesis, and thyroid and immune function (to … Read more
For my naturopathic clients, inflammation and associated pain are very common symptoms. Often pain isn’t the reason someone has come to see me but, in taking a “functional medicine” approach to your case, pain will often come up in some way or another. It might be musculoskeletal pain such as sore joints, aching muscles, or … Read more
Are you tired some or all of the time? Do you hit the snooze button in the morning? Are you struggling to get through the day without caffeine or sugar? For some, the answer to the question “why am I so tired?” might be obvious…too many late nights! Simple, and when they get the chance … Read more
A few of my naturopathy clients lately have been asking me why they have a string of good days (and they think everything is behind them) but then maybe a bad day or two. I’ve also had clients who might recover from a virus but then will have days when they feel like their symptoms … Read more
“Who has time for breakfast? If I skip itI might gain an extra 10 or 15 minutes in the mornings. I could use that to sleep in or perhaps I would have more time for work. It would be so much easier to bypass that step in my morning routine and just grab a coffee … Read more
AKA “HPA axis dysregulation” First up I want to clarify something. Adrenal fatigue is a bit of a misnomer these days. It is a popular term to represent the effects of feeling stressed or feeling exhausted or burnt out. Sometimes it might be called “adrenal insufficiency” or “adrenal exhaustion”. It is the term most often … Read more
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 a punch! So what is … Read more