Promoting liver health is optimal through daily juicing practices. This recipe is a particularly inviting one for liver cleansing. Deeply grounding with the beetroot ingredient it works to cleanse the blood also, purification of the skin and promote anti-inflammatory activity for general health. INGREDIENTS 1 whole beetroot 1 handful bitter greens (beetroot, dandelion, rocket, kale, […]

Dandelion roots have a rich, coffee- and chocolate-like flavour without sending you on a caffeine-fuelled rollercoaster. Instead, you get a sustained shot of balanced energy and a rich source of antioxidants. Making your own at home is highly satisfying! INGREDIENTS 5 tsp dried roasted dandelion root 2 cups water & 2 cups nut or oat […]

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 […]

Where and when acne appears on the face can often provide a deeper understanding of the health of the body, including the reproductive system.  Acne appearing on the chin is usually associated with a hormonal imbalance. Women’s hormonal health is an important factor to address when addressing skin health. In Chinese Medicine, fundamental disturbances in […]

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. […]

The skin (Integumenatry system) is an organ of elimination. The health of the skin is determined by many factors, some of these are liver health, diet, stress, cleansing and hygeine, bowel elimination, kidney waste removal, digestive function and enzyme production, bowel bacteria, immunity and hormonal balance. When skin health is compromised by any of these […]

Fibroadenomas are solid, benign breast lumps composed of glandular tissue that most commonly occur in women under the age of 30 and are the most common breast lumps found in women. They may however occur in women over this age due to the fact that most benign breast disorders arise on the basis of normal […]

There are many reasons why people experience headaches, it is a multifactorial problem which requires support of all systems which are affected. Some common causes may be linked to hormonal imbalances, food intolerances, liver intolerances, bowel congestion, high or low blood pressure, structural misalignment, nutrient deficiencies, side-effects to medications, tiredness, stress or digestive complaints and […]

It is recommended to speak to your doctor concerning your symptoms and please make further investigations into why you are experiencing severe menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhoea). Tests are of benefit to find the cause behind your symptoms and to also rule out any physical causes such as polycystitic ovaries, endometriosis, uterine fibroids or pelvic inflammatory disease. […]