Sam-E (S-Adenosylmethionine) can be purchased as a Homeopathic preparation or as a nutritional supplement. It is commonly used to address nervous system symptoms of low mood, despondancy, stress, anxiety, depression, pain management and for liver protection. It is produced by combining the amino acid Methionine and Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and is utilised in the liver. […]
Facial and chest blushing may be caused by the nervous system over producing stress hormones such as Cortisol and Adrenaline (adrenaline flushing). These stress hormones can increase blood flow and heat and to the skin resulting in flushing, this may also produce the sensation of heat or warmth around the area. When this occurs it […]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS is a condition many people suffer from when convalescing from chronic illnesses (bacterial infections and virus’). It involves constant, extreme, disabling fatigue which is not relieved by bed rest. The flu-like symptoms may continue on for many years in some individuals and is likened to an autoimmune condition. Symptoms experienced by many alongside […]
Vitamin D is mostly found in animal products; remember also that the skin converts the sunlight to Vitamin D3 via activation through the liver and kidneys. There is much concern these days about sunlight causing skin cancers, however small amounts (10-15 minutes) of direct sunlight in the mornings and afternoons is a sufficient amount to […]
A blood test reading of high thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH ) levels is generally indicative of an underactive thyroid gland most probably due to thyroid dysfunction (thyroiditis, Hashimotos Disease, thyroid removal). TSH is produced by the pituitary gland and this hormone signals the thyroid gland to make and release the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine […]
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 […]
Chronic constipation is often the result of insufficient digestive and liver function and if you are able to address these underlying reasons then you should experience better elimination long term. The digestive tract is like a long pipe and what happens at the top of the pipe affects the bottom of the pipe and vice […]
The stomach and digestive organs are the hub of the body, it is where the body absorbs life giving nutrients, transfers wastes into the bowels from the blood stream and rids the body of toxins. Many naturopaths believe that if you treat digestive complaints many other secondary complaints will disappear, as healing takes place from […]
Most women experience hair loss around three months after their child is born. This may occur due to the changes in the body hormones which occur during pregnancy, breast feeding and post pregnancy adaption. During pregnancy there is more Oestrogen (female hormone) being produced in the body. This is a hormone which causes the hair […]
A baby can be restless for a number of reasons such as emotional distress, stomach or digestive complaints, food intolerances or disrupted sleep cycles. Addressing these factors will help to ensure a more settled baby and a happier family life. Please make an appointment with a Healthcare practitioner regarding infantile sleep problems. If you are […]