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 secondly, it is a long … Read more
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 older (and certainly since the … Read more
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 (I especially love them firm … Read more
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 passed away I had the … Read more
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 increases. So, maybe you haven’t … Read more
What is functional medicine? Functional medicine is a term slowly garnering interest in the medical fraternity among those doctors who seek to care for their patients in a more holistic fashion. In fact, it is the approach to health and healing which most naturopaths have been taught and have practised for centuries. The focus of … Read more