When most types of medicine look at stopping the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance (which often has great benefits), natural medicine goes one step further. It looks for why it happened in the first place. A good naturopathic practitioner will ask the right questions. Yes, sometimes things ‘just happen” and no cause is evident, but…
Want to have clear, glowing and supple skin at any age? You only have to open a women’s magazine or turn the TV to see that the beauty industry is alive and well. Providing a constant stream of new products for us to try that promise to deliver desired results. It is easy to fall…
Have you ever seen a health practitioner after feeling “hormonal” around that time of the month and they do a blood test and it comes back normal? But you know that you weren’t “normal” over that time, and so does your partner! A USA and UK study showed that women diagnosed with endometriosis will on…
Many chemicals that we use in our every day lives these days have an affect on our beautiful planet. Some of these chemicals are also known as “endocrine disruptors” meaning that they can affect the balance of your hormones. Endocrine Disruptors can contribute to hormonal symptoms, fertility issues and even some cancers. Continued use of…
As a Naturopath I am very aware that if I’m going to ask my patients to make certain dietary and lifestyle change then I better make sure that I have tried it first. It wouldn’t be fair of me to ask someone to do something if I couldn’t manage it myself, would it? I think…
Since taking some time off practising and now coming back, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on what health is. Recently I read an article by Oprah that was titled “10 things I know for sure”, so I thought I would ride her coat tails a little and write my own, with a…
Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Fructose Malabsorption are common digestive issues we see in the clinic. If you are not sure how to manage your digestive discomfort and aren’t sure if it’s something you are eating (and then if it is a food, which food?) or there has been some sort of injuring to your…
Emma loves cooking up a storm in her kitchen. Here are some of her favorite recipes that don’t contain any processed sugar. Enjoy! Grain free crunchy muesli 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts ½ cup chopped pecans 1 cup coconut chips ½ cup dried blueberries ½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup sunflower seeds 1 cup chopped…
I know this is the rant of the moment and you are probably fed up with hearing about why you need to quit (processed) sugar. But before you click onto the next page this info will help you become empowered about your health and what you eat. Stay with me for a few more minutes.…