Detoxification is a mind-field of opinions but essentially the best detox program is one that is tailor made to your needs. For example, what works for one person may not necessarily be the miracle cure for you as people eliminate toxins in different ways. It is a positive step if before you start the detox […]

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 […]

SOME SYMPTOMS OF POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA ARE: Persistent pain for at least 1 month involving two of the following areas: neck, shoulders, and pelvic girdle Morning stiffness lasting longer than 1 hour. Absence of other diseases capable of causing the musculoskeletal symptoms Depression Loss of weight DIET TIPS FOR PAIN AND INFLAMMATION Increase Magnesium rich foods […]

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 […]

The kidneys are a pair of organs situated at the back of the abdomen, below the diaphragm on each side of the spine just under the rib cage and weigh about 150gm each.  Its functions are to regulate blood pressure, reduce acidity (metabolic acidosis), dispose of waste material from the blood, regulate water and fluid […]

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease characterised by multiple areas of inflammation and demyelination of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. This means that the myelin sheath which covers and protects the nerves slowly become destroyed while the axons of the nerves remain intact. An analogy of this is to imagine stripping the plastic […]

FUNCTIONS OF THE THYROID GLAND The thyroid is a gland located just at the base of the neck (below the Adams Apple) and the hormones it produces set the resting rate of energy production (metabolism) and also influences the nervous system. Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) is an underactivity of the thyroid gland due to insufficient […]

Traditional Chinese Medicine uses facial signs as a diagnostic tool. Dark circles under the eyes are said to relate to kidney deficiency and bowel congestion (especially if puffiness is also present). According to Western facial diagnosis it may be an indication of iron deficiency, wheat or gluten intolerance and adrenal fatigue (stress and nervousness). Many […]

WHY SHOULD WE ALKALISE? Eating a clean and fresh diet has an alkaline effect on the body. This means that your system will better able to reduce inflammation and therefore tissue and joint pain. A balanced pH creates healthy cells to effectively absorb the nutrients they require and eliminate waste products. Having a balanced pH […]