Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) is a deciduous tree native to North America, renowned for its medicinal properties, particularly its inner bark. Used for centuries by Indigenous peoples, slippery elm has gained popularity in modern naturopathic practice due to its wide array of health benefits. This article explores the therapeutic properties of slippery elm, its uses, […]

Cooling ingredients help to promote liver cleansing, alkalising and vitality.  This juice is a nutrient dense way to promote better health through improving digestion, bowel health, liver removal of wastes as well as boosting gut health! INGREDIENTS 2 celery stalks 1 green apple 1 handful of kale 1 cucumber 2 slices pineapple (fresh) 1 small […]

A nourishing way to alkalise your body towards better health. Providing warmth and sustenance through wintertime is ideal with a warm bowl of broth.  Highly nutritious and gut healing, it is a great way to minimise cravings by ensuring mineral balance and nutrition. Enjoy as a snack or add a serve of vegetable protein and […]

If you are experiencing Candida like symptoms such as alternating bowel habits, flatulence or bloating or consume a high sugar and refined foods diet then an overgrowth of Candida may be adversely affecting your body. Also if you have recently taken a course of anti-biotics or have been under stress, again you may have higher […]

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 […]

A healthy pH reading on a spit test is 7.4 (blue), a pH reading of anything below 7 means that your body tends towards being more acidic. High acid levels in the body (saliva, digestion, blood) can lead to inflammatory conditions, high free radical levels and other degenerative diseases. It is therefore important to observe […]

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. […]

Taking a course of antibiotics can influence the health of the liver and immune system due to the actions of these medications on suppressing these systems. In the recovery stage after illness (convalescence) the body may take some time to rebuild these systems and in the meantime blood is shunted from other areas of the […]

A delicious and nutritious, warming vegetable broth. Just the thing to satisfy the Autumn craving for sustaining and mineral rich foods. The ingredients support the opening of the lungs by providing warmth; and the gut healing properties will ensure that you don’t get the Winter coughs and colds this year.  Have a warm broth for […]

Skin friction caused from clothing, movement or shaving (which can also break the skin) makes the underarm skin susceptible to bacterial attack. The skin under the arms is sensitive and susceptible to invading micro-organisms. Sweat encourages bacteria to breed, so a dark, sweaty armpit is a prime breeding ground for staph bacteria to breed and […]