Congratulations on your decision to start a family, it is a special time of life for you and your partner. It is beneficial for both partners to do a thorough cleanse and detoxification prior to attempting to conceive as this helps to increase fertility levels, decrease the risk of miscarriage and minimises nutritional deficiencies. It […]

As Naturopathic practitioners our duty of care is to take into account all aspects of an individuals health. This means mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. Naturopaths also provide Complimentary medicine and education to support treatments prescribed by Medical practitioners. Taking this into account we can then offer a number of options that will assist you. […]

Many herbs are contraindicated in pregnancy, especially when taken internally as some may cause uterine contractions or cause a miscarriage due to their astringent effects. It is best to seek the advice of a Healthcare professional if you intend to use herbs internally. It is generally recommended not to use any herbs during pregnancy, especially […]

Head lice are very small insects that can live on the human scalp, they survive by feeding on our blood supply. They are grey or brown in colour (lice) on feed and can lay up to 150 eggs (nits) each week which take 7-10 days to hatch, the eggs are white or clear in colour. […]

Is soy good or bad? Soy contains many beneficial nutrients such as proteins, amino acids, phytoestrogens and Isoflavones (such as Genistein, Daidzein). Soy products have been consumed in Asian diets for over 5000 years.  This bean is readily available in supermarkets in the form of soy beans, soy milk, tofu, soy based protein powders, soy […]

The common cold is caused by any of over 200 virus which affect the respiratory tract and cause congestion and acute inflammation of the mucus membranes.  This condition can last from several days to two weeks and results when using natural therapies are best seen when they are addressed as quickly as possible. DIET TIPS FOR THE […]

Dyslexia is a specific disorder of reading, writing and spelling and affects many school age children. Those with Dyslexia experience delayed nerve conduction and have poor sensory integration and motor movements. There is a timing problem between observation and reaction time. Many children with Dyslexia also experience nervousness, agitation and irritation in the class room […]

White spots appearing on an infants teeth may be related to conditions that occurred during the gestation period, usually a fever experienced by the mother. It is linked to the maturation phase of the enamel as the crystal forms within the teeth. It starts as soft tissue cells, then Calcium and minerals (hydroxyapetate) forms by […]

The most common condition that presents with the symptoms you have described is milk rash. Milk rash is a common reaction many babies haveto the hasty introduction of foods into their diet, especially cow’smilk.  Children and infants in particular have an immature and sensitive digestive tract and immune system.  It is therefore a good idea to introduce […]

Warts are a common skin condition for many individuals, especially children and they are caused by the Papilloma viruses. Many warts will appear and disappear by themselves within 6 months – 3 years without any treatment. THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF WARTS, SOME OF THEM ARE: Common warts (Verucca vulgaris) occur on the hands, knees, […]