An effective remedy to take pre and/or post surgery is Homeopathic Arnica 6x which is available from health food stores. Arnica is a herb commonly used before and after surgery due to its anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. Arnica is known to decrease swelling, bruising and blood stagnation. It is best to take this remedy […]

Changes of the menstrual cycle may occur when nearing the perimenopausal phase, these changes for some women may include light bleeding. Perimenopause occurs around the menopause stage and many women will find that this is often the same time that their mother began (often around the age of 45 to 55) to experience changes in […]

Long term antidepressant use can disrupt many areas of the body, for example, the health of the liver, hormonal balance, kidney health, the emotions and the nervous system. When an artificial substance is removed or weaned from the body, such as in your case the anti-depressant this can have a strong effect on the bodies […]

HAPPY & HEALTHY LIFE TIPS Want to know more ways to make a happier, healthier and more vibrant you? Do something everyday that challenges you – Twenty seconds of fear or bravery is all you need. If you courageously confront fear for 20 seconds every single day, before you know it, you will be in a different […]

Did you know regular exercise helps maintain good physical and mental health? 30 minutes a day is all you need to reset your attitude. When you go for a walk it’s not just your body that benefits. Here are some great reasons for walking that confirms that walking will create and maintain a healthy mind. […]

Have you been outside today? Biophilia is a way humans can connect with themselves through nature. It is that mesmerising shift we feel when we walk through a fresh rainforest or soak our feet in the healing water of the ocean. Connection with the earth we walk on is an important aspect of our own […]

There are many reasons why people experience headaches, it is a multifactorial problem which requires support of all systems which are affected. Some common causes may be linked to hormonal imbalances, food intolerances, liver intolerances, bowel congestion, high or low blood pressure, structural misalignment, nutrient deficiencies, side-effects to medications, tiredness, stress or digestive complaints and […]

Vertigo is a disorder characterised by an illusion of motion, persons suffering from this describe it as a sensation of spinning, to-and-fro motion or falling even though you are not. Sometimes the sensation is so strong it can cause vomiting and loss of balance. It may last for a few minutes, hours or even days […]

The importance of the mind/body link is fundamental for a Naturopath to understand a patients condition holistically. Emotional problems can often be harder to address than physical complaints as they can affect us on a level that is difficult to pinpoint. REASONS FOR LOW MOTIVATION If you have been enduring long term stress this can […]

Sugar (table sugar, raw sugar, cane sugar, brown sugar, molasses, muscavado, rapadura) is a highly refined, processed food which many Naturopaths refer to as white death. It contains minimal amounts of nutrients or vitality and plays havoc with the pancreas, insulin production and blood sugar regulation. SOME ALTERNATIVES TO SUGAR ARE: Agave syrup is a […]