Salicylate sensitivity is an increasingly recognised driver of digestive issues, skin conditions, behavioural symptoms, and chronic inflammation. While salicylates are natural plant chemicals with many benefits, some people struggle to break them down, leading to a wide range of symptoms that often go unexplained. From a naturopathic perspective, salicylate intolerance is not just a food […]

Histamine is a vital chemical messenger in your body, involved in immune responses, digestion, nervous system signaling, and inflammatory processes. While essential for health, excess amounts can lead to widespread symptoms, including skin irritation, digestive issues, headaches, allergies, and fatigue. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition where mast cells release too much histamine […]

The respiratory system is vital for life, supplying oxygen to the body, removing carbon dioxide, and supporting immune function. Healthy lungs and respiratory pathways are essential for energy, vitality, and overall wellbeing. Respiratory conditions can range from short-term infections like colds or bronchitis to chronic issues such as asthma, COPD, or chronic sinusitis. Common Symptoms […]

If you’ve ever broken out in itchy red welts that appear suddenly and seem to move around your body, you’ve likely experienced hives, also known as urticaria or an allergic skin rash. These raised, inflamed patches can be incredibly uncomfortable and frustrating, especially when they keep recurring. From a naturopathic perspective, hives are often a […]

The appearance of the tongue is a direct reflection on the health of the digestive system. The tongue forms the begining part of the digestive tract and any signs of cracks, coating, coloring or appearance are indications of digestive health. An inspection of the tongue is a useful form of differential diagnosis, especially when used […]

Atopic dermatitis (which is a form of excema) is generally a contact allergic reaction which irritates the skin and causes rashes, burning, inflammation, redness, slight elevated lesions and itching. The problem stays localised to the area where the allergen has touched and it is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction (the reaction to the allergen occurs 48-72 […]

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 […]

Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners use tongue diagnosis to assess the patient in regards to digestive capabilities, Qi (energy), blood quality, nutrient assimilation and excretion. Tongue diagnosis is a tool used to assess a patients weaknesses and strengths. A practitioner will perform tongue diagnosis by looking at the color, shape and coating. A healthy tongue is […]

Fructose Intolerance (also known as fructose malabsorption) is a condition resulting in the inability to digest fructose(fruit sugars). The indigested fructose passes through the intestines and begins to ferment (due to bacteria) in the bowel. The signs and symptoms of fructose intolerance closely resemble those of other digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, it […]

WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF A WHITE COATING ON THE TONGUE? over proliferation of Candida in the digestive system or oral thrush liver congestion dehydration high acidic sugary diets smoking alcohol consumption side effect to some antibiotics and medications diseases such as jaundice, Epstein-Barr virus and Lupus DIET TIPS FOR WHITE COATING ON THE TONGUE […]