Natural support for Male Fertility
Becoming pregnant and having a healthy baby is for many couples the most important time of their life. Preconception care…
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Mindful Eating can improve your relationship with food
Have you ever sat down on the couch after dinner and before you know it you have consumed an entire…
Spring Clean, Healthy Home and Low Tox Living
Everyday we are exposed to a cocktail of chemicals that we either apply directly to our skin, use to clean…
Detoxification and Massage Therapy
The long rhythmic strokes of Swedish massage, along with the kneading and friction helps detox your body by accelerating blood…
The importance of Nutrition in Mental Health disorders
We spend a large amount of our day reading about, shopping for, preparing and eating food. In developed countries around…
Winter warmer slow cooked Lamb Casserole
In winter this is my favourite casserole. It is so delicious and warming to the soul and the whole family…
Winter Warming Potato, leek and broccoli soup
1 kg potatoes 3 x cloves of garlic 2 x leeks 3 x heads of broccoli 1 litre vegetable stock…
Massage: why it should be part of your Winter self care routine
When some people hear a person say, “I’m going to get a massage”, they sometimes assume, they are booking in…
How to support your immune system naturally
Winter has definitely set in; the cold snap has snapped at our throats and lungs! There is also an increase…
Massage as a Mindfulness Practice
As a practitioner who has been working in the Massage industry for over 18 years, I have seen many clients…
How can Mindfulness improve Sleep?
Do you have trouble falling asleep; a busy mind not able to switch off? Thinking about work, life, family, friends,…
Exercise and Managing Blood Sugar
What is the relationship between exercise and blood glucose and why does it matter? First, we need to understand…
Exercise and the Impacts of Cortisol
There is no denying that a good exercise routine is one of the key cornerstones to your optimal health and…
Common musculoskeletal problems in Children
As a parent, watching my children grow has been one of the most rewarding experiences, however with growth in children…
Heel pain and Sever’s Disease
Heel pain in children, usually between the ages of 8-13 is very common. The medical term for this is called…
Natural Cold and Flu remedies for Children
As the weather changes and the Melbourne cold and flu season approaches, every parent wants to know the same things,…
Weight Loss and Optimal Thyroid Function
Trying to loose weight can be a frustrating process for people. Watching what you eat, how much you eat, counting…
The Key to Successful Weight Loss
Do you struggle to lose weight and keep it off? Things go along well for a little while with dietary…
Eating Behaviours can be influenced by Genes!
There are certain genes that have the potential to impact how we perceive and desire particular foods, and influence our…
Self Care…What does it mean and do you need it?
I’m sure you have heard of this term or scrolled past someone talking about ‘self-care’ in a Facebook or Instagram…
Yummy Festive Christmas Recipes!
Here are some of my favourite recipes for Christmas. The first one is a relish that can be served with…
Massage, Moods and Hormones
Have you ever wondered why receiving a massage is a very relaxing experience? The answer is not so much about…
Hormones and how they can impact your Mood
Have you found yourself not looking forward to and having difficulty handling situations that previously you had no problem handling?…
Improve your skin condition with a liver detox
Recently I have seen a lot of clients with persistent acne. They all have their own unique story but the…
This spring, make massage part of your weight loss program! Find out why….
Well, spring time is here, and for those of us who have been a little demotivated to exercise during winter…
How can Acupuncture help to support healthy weight loss?
According to the Chinese Medicine theory, there are numerous causes of weight gain. In general, weight gain is caused by…
Naturopathic top tips to overcome allergic asthma
Do you find yourself sneezing and experiencing watery eyes especially when the weather gets windy? Do you find yourself…
Sleeping issues in Menopause
Are you in your 40’s and experiencing changes in your sleep quality? Difficulty in falling asleep or frequent waking…
5 Top tips for better sleep
Sleep is one of the most important activities we need to do on a daily basis. It is one of…
Thyroid function and our female hormones, a complex hormonal network!
The thyroid is a very important organ. It sits at the front of your neck in a butterfly shape. Your…
Thyroid Function and Hair loss
Thyroid Function and Hair loss A common cause of hair loss is an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).…
How your Thyroid Function can impact Fertility
Have you been trying unsuccessfully to have a baby for some time? It might be a good idea, along with…
YEP tea: A Traditional Ways to Ward off Colds and Flu’s.
When you first feel a cold or flu coming, YEP tea is a great way to ward it off. YEP…
Food as medicine this Winter!
Using food as medicine is inexpensive, convenient and can create healthy habits. Why not consider sprouting or juicing for the…
Fight off the cold and flu, Naturally
Flu season is here and it seems that it’s going to be a rough one. Luckily, there are many ways…
How to sail through Menopause
Flu season is here and it seems that it’s going to be a rough one. Luckily, there are many ways…
How to care for your Adrenal Glands
Firstly, what are your adrenal glands? We have 2 adrenal glands that are found just above each kidney. The…
Can issues with digestion affect the balance of your hormones?
WHY? It’s probably the question that sets naturopath’s apart from different health care professions. We all have our strengths and…
Constipation in Pregnancy and How to Avoid it
What is constipation? Constipation is the infrequent passage of stools, hard stools or the inability to evacuate without prolonged…
Is Your Thyroid Causing Digestion Issues?
The thyroid is a gland in our neck that makes hormones. It works with our immune and nervous systems, and…
Detoxification and Preconception Care
One of the quickest and most effective ways of getting both the male and female ready for conception is to…
What really is detoxification and why do a detox?
What’s treading? Social Media has framed a way for healthy living like no other. The great thing is that healthy…
How to stay healthy during the Festive Season
So we are heading into the festive season. And sometimes it can be the season of over eating and over…
Anxiety Before Your Period
So you feel fine all month, happy, maybe you’re busy at work, but generally everything’s pretty good. Maybe you get…
Wanting a child over Forty: Get Periods Back, Balance Hormones, Optimise Chances Naturally
You may not have met your partner until later in life. You may feel regretful for putting your career in…
How to get your microbiome and gut healthy again
Whether you’re a “health nerd” like me or not, you may have noticed how much attention gut health and the…
Sleep – Are you getting enough?
While it may seem like a basic concept, don’t underestimate the huge impact that getting enough sleep can have on…
Eczema, Asthma, Allergies in Kids
Would you like to stay on top of your child’s eczema, itchy eyes, wheezing or skin rashes? We are facing…
Could undiagnosed thyroid function be the missing link to unexplained infertility?
If you have been trying to conceive for over 6 months and wondering why it is taking so long, then…
Why Am I Still Getting Acne In My 30’s?
Were you one of the lucky kid’s at high school who never had any spots, then when you hit your…
Is this the year you are going to have a baby?
Have you often pictured yourself as the household mother that spends her day cleaning, cooking, mopping the floors and looking…
Are you still feeling tired or stressed from the silly season?
The silly season has come and gone and now work is starting up again. However, sometimes the holiday season can…
Christmas and new year survival guide to good health
How quickly silly season comes around again!! It’s that wonderful time of year where we are both run off our…
Why see a naturopath?
I’m a naturopath and recently I booked in to see a colleague of mine for some help. It’s coming towards…
Treating Fructose Malabsorption with GAPS
What is fructose? Fructose is the sugar found in many foods such as fresh and dried fruit, most root vegetables,…
Adrenal Fatigue, could you fit this picture??
Oh yes, it’s everywhere! How are you? The most common response in today’s day and age… “Busy!!” “Exhausted!” “I never…
Do we need more information about the Oral Contraceptive Pill?
When it comes to all forms of medicine, I believe that we need to do what is right for ourselves.…
The Cholesterol Myth
It has come to my attention that there is still a misconception within the community about cholesterol and its nasty…
Children’s Lunch Box Recipes
Nut free muesli bars Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup pepitas 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons chia seeds…
Gut Health seminar summary
For optimal digestive function the chain of events that digestion follows needs to be working in synergy to ensure issues…
Nutrition and healthy recipes for children
Little people can be very fussy about what they eat. Textures are just as important as taste. Mum or Dad…
Feeling sluggish and bad periods? Is there a connection?
Do you wake up unrefreshed? It just doesn’t matter how much sleep you get, you wake up tired. Once you…
Alcohol and Liver detoxification
Finally, we are back to normal, returning to work and routines, kids are back at school and the number of…
How to help boost your immune system this winter
So, after a nice warm holiday in Bali, I have just arrived back in freezing Melbourne! It seems like everybody…
How can men play a role in making healthy babies? How to get him 100% on board.
You may have experienced many of your life’s “before kids” goals. These could include career, marriage or life partner, car,…
Could your anxiety, foggy brain or depression be due to copper toxicity?
Have you been suffering with lethargy, mood imbalances, wired but too tired to do anything half the time? You may…
Fuzzy head? Bloated tummy? It could be your gut bacteria
We have all heard that having healthy gut flora is important for a healthy immune system but gut bacteria has…
The Healing Power of Indoor Plants
As a Naturopath I have a strong connection and love for plants and the amazing health benefits they offer us…
What Causes A Hormonal Imbalance?
When most types of medicine look at stopping the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance (which often has great benefits), natural…
Feeding your Skin
Want to have clear, glowing and supple skin at any age? You only have to open a women’s magazine or…
Why do a Saliva Hormone Test?
Have you ever seen a health practitioner after feeling “hormonal” around that time of the month and they do a…
Help save the planet and your hormones
Many chemicals that we use in our every day lives these days have an affect on our beautiful planet. Some…
What have you done lately to nurture yourself?
As a Naturopath I am very aware that if I’m going to ask my patients to make certain dietary and…
10 Things I Know For Sure About Health
Since taking some time off practising and now coming back, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on what…
Is the Low FODMAP diet plan good for you?
Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Fructose Malabsorption are common digestive issues we see in the clinic. If you are not…
Emma’s (Processed) Sugar Free Muesli and Treats!
Emma loves cooking up a storm in her kitchen. Here are some of her favorite recipes that don’t contain any…
Digestive health and sugar….why ban the “white stuff?”
I know this is the rant of the moment and you are probably fed up with hearing about why you…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Acupuncture
Recently I saw a photo of one of my acquaintance’s wrists that had just been through surgery because of carpal…