Sugar cravings are a widespread concern, affecting individuals of all ages. These cravings can lead to unhealthy eating habits, weight gain, and a host of chronic health issues. Naturopathy offers a holistic perspective, focusing on the root causes of sugar cravings and providing natural remedies and lifestyle changes to help individuals regain control over their […]

Sugar (table sugar, raw sugar, cane sugar, brown sugar, molasses, muscavado, rapadura) is a highly refined, processed food which many Naturopaths refer to as white death. It contains minimal amounts of nutrients or vitality and plays havoc with the pancreas, insulin production and blood sugar regulation. SOME ALTERNATIVES TO SUGAR ARE: Agave syrup is a […]

It is very important to be aware of the different forms of sugar in the diet. Basically, there are Simple Carbohydrates and Complex Carbohydrates. Simple sugars are released quickly into the bloodstream and can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. An example of this is the 11 am come down many people experience during the […]

Hypoglycaemia is a condition in which the body’s blood sugar levels drop too low. It is also known as insulin reaction. When the concentration of glucose in the blood is too low, it can not meet the requirements of key organs (especially the brain). When this happens, symptoms are related to mental ability and energy […]

The mineral Chromium is considered to be essential in the diet and is required for carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Chromium is used therapeutically to balance blood sugar levels, it is thought to assist the pancreas to produce insulin (which draws sugar into the cells). In one trial patients with either type 1 or type 2 […]