Chemically comprised of Hydrogen and Oxygen, two chemicals essential for human life, water is an extremely valuable resource to human existence, we can only survive a few days without its life giving presence. The human body is about 60% water. In most tissues water is the main substance, accounting for 60% of red blood cells, […]

Only a small fraction of the water on earth is suitable for human consumption. In Australia we have already resorted to building large desalination plants that purify saline water from the ocean via methods such as reverse osmosis and distillation, and unfortunately these methods are extremely energy intensive.Sourcing healthy drinking water has become a major […]

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. […]

Kidney Stones are a mixture of minerals such as Calcium oxalate or Calcium Phosphate and uric acid. These substances solidify over time in the kidneys due to inefficient metabolic waste filtration through the kidneys. It is not best practice to suggest that these stones can be broken down or eliminated as there is a risk […]

Frequent thirst (polydipsia) is a common symptom experienced by many people, however if it continues long term it may be indicative of underlying conditions which need to be assessed and treated accordingly. In regards to symptoms of thirst it is always beneficial to assess the health of the liver, thyroid and kidneys as these are […]

The condition of the skin can often be a reflection of the internal environment of your body, what happens within eventually presents on the skin. There are many reasons for poor skin quality, some of these are nutrient deficiencies, dehydration, liver congestion and over heating, dirty blood, hormonal imbalances and poor diet are all contributing […]

Tinnitus is a condition marked by ringing or buzzing in one ear, both ears or the head in the absence of actual sound. It can be heard as ringing, buzzing, roaring, hissing, whistling, throbbing or booming. The problem can manifest as a single sound or a number of different sounds and can develop either gradually […]

WHAT IS AN ANAL FISSURE An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anal canal, adults may develop anal fissures as a result of passing hard or large stools during bowel movements, bowel spasms, injury or trauma to the area, straining in constipation (haemorrhoids) or as a secondary complaint of digestive […]