Choosing the right mattress isn’t easy is it! As you mentioned the adhesives, constituents of synthetic foam and the fire retardants used in the manufacture of synthetic foam mattresses do contain many toxic chemicals, including petroleum based compounds. These chemicals can leach from the mattress via gas and dust release and expose your family to […]
Water Kefir is a fermented beverage shrouded in mystery and ancient folklore. Some think Kefir may have been the legendary Manna from ancient times. According to legend, it was a gift from the Gods that fell from the skies to feed the Israelites on their 40 day journey through the desert. Kefir has a refreshing […]
Most diseases begin in the gut! Why is this so? Gut health is the hub of the body, it is the place where health starts. If you can improve gut health you can improve overall health and wellbeing. Diet and lifestyle play such a huge role in the health of our nervous system, energy and […]
Many basic principles of Naturopathy are derived from the European practice of ‘Nature Cure’. Vincent Priessnitz founded ‘Nature Cure’ at the turn of the 19th century using the practises of a good diet combined with periods of fasting, regular exercise and water therapy to assist the body to maintain health and rid itself of biochemical […]
THERE IS A LOT OF DEBATE WHETHER ORGANIC FOOD IS WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY THESE DAYS, HOWEVER THERE IS ALSO A GROWING DISCONTENT WITH THE METHODS OF MODERN FARMING AND THE QUALITY OF THE FOODS BEING PRODUCED THROUGH SOME OF THESE METHODS. Organic food is a rapidly growing industry and this is probably because the […]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it fires up our digestion and can maintain a steady source of fuel throughout the morning. A sustaining breakfast consists of a balance of complex carbohydrates and protein. Even if youleave home early and only have a short time to prepare a morning snack it isstill […]
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS? Essential oils are the volatile substances that a plant owes its odour and flavour to and are often referred to as the soul or the hormones of the plant. Essential oils are found in different parts of plants (leaves, flowers, bark, fruit etc.). For example Lavender essential oil is obtained from […]
It is recommended to take a break every couple of months from the regular use of herbal medicine. Many naturopaths will recommend a herbal medicine be taken for 8 weeks and then stopped. The therapist will then review and re-assess the individuals case and a new treatment plan may then be implemented. It is recommended to make a […]
It’s all in the pH… There’s been a lot of talk lately about the Alkalising diet….celebrities from Kirsten Dunst to Anthony Robbins are touting it as a way to reduce weight and inflammatory conditions. Others such as Jess Ainscough are using it in their battle with cancer. Our bodies regulate Blood pH to slightly alkaline […]
The proper diet involves not just what you eat – when, how, and how much you eat matter as well. Ineffective digestion often stems from not following the simple concept of awareness of what you’re eating, while you’re eating. Why mindful eating is important Mindful eating teaches both our body and mind about hunger and […]