More and more I am seeing men in my naturopathic clinic. It’s just wonderful to see men showing an interest in their health and particularly an interest in taking care of themselves through the food they eat and the lifestyles they adopt. In other words showing an interest in restorative and preventative medicine. Taking action … Read more
As a naturopath, I want to help you feel better. I don’t want to just by mask or suppress symptoms. Instead I want to get to the basic triggers or causes of your ill-health. That’s why most of my naturopathic clients find their way to me. They want to understand what might be driving their … Read more
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 from woman to woman, but … Read more
I am seeing an increasing number of people in my naturopathic clinic who have got themselves tested for the MTHFR genetic variants but are then at a loss to know what to do with that information (that goes for doing broader genetic testing too). As a naturopath, this worries me because in some cases they … Read more
Planning for pregnancy or preconception care, is vital to boosting your chances of conceiving and for the healthy development of your baby. Preconception care needs to start at least 3 months prior to conception to allow for the development of sperm and eggs, to ensure your hormones are operating the way they should be and … Read more
I recently wrote a blog asking the question… Are you depressed? I outlined some of the symptoms of depression and some of the factors that can contribute to your depression. If you’ve been diagnosed with depression you may be interested to know that there are many things you can do to improve your situation. Psychological … Read more
Have you been diagnosed with depression or do you know someone who has been diagnosed with depression or takes anti-depressants? Do you know someone who you suspect could be depressed? Just a few of the signs that depression could be a part of your health picture include: a notable loss of interest or pleasure in … Read more