A healthy pH reading on a spit test is 7.4 (blue), a pH reading of anything below 7 means that your body tends towards being more acidic. High acid levels in the body (saliva, digestion, blood) can lead to inflammatory conditions, high free radical levels and other degenerative diseases. It is therefore important to observe […]

Where and when acne appears on the face can often provide a deeper understanding of the health of the body, including the reproductive system.  Acne appearing on the chin is usually associated with a hormonal imbalance. Women’s hormonal health is an important factor to address when addressing skin health. In Chinese Medicine, fundamental disturbances in […]

The underarm area is a warm, moist, and sensitive region of the body, which makes it particularly vulnerable to irritation and infection. Skin friction from clothing, repetitive arm movement, sweating, and especially shaving can all disrupt the delicate skin barrier. Even tiny abrasions or nicks from shaving create microscopic entry points for bacteria. When combined […]

Gingivitis, commonly referred to as bleeding gums or early-stage periodontal disease, is an inflammation of the gums caused primarily by the accumulation of oral bacteria. When bacteria mix with food debris, they form dental plaque, a sticky film that adheres to teeth and along the gum line. If plaque is not regularly removed, it can harden […]

Minerals are fundamental to life. Every cell, tissue, hormone, enzyme, and organ requires minerals to function. Without adequate mineral intake, the body loses resilience — vitality drops, repair slows, energy declines, and many systems struggle to perform their normal roles. These vital nutrients come from the soil. The 14 essential minerals present in healthy earth […]

Lemons are one of nature’s simplest and most effective healing foods—and they’ve been used in traditional medicine for centuries to improve digestion, fight infection, and support detoxification. Despite their sharp, acidic taste, lemons become deeply alkalising once metabolised, helping rebalance the body’s pH, reduce inflammation, and create an internal environment where harmful microbes struggle to […]

Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining (mucosal lining) that can cause discomfort, bloating, pain, nausea, and digestive disturbances. Left untreated, gastritis may progress to stomach ulcers, reflux, intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), or even gastric cancer. Naturopathic management focuses on soothing inflammation, supporting digestion, and restoring the integrity of the stomach lining through diet, […]