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 […]

Atrial fibrillation is the disturbance of the heart beat to an irregular pattern. Atrial fibrillation is due to normal wear and tear on the heart muscle and also due to cardiovascular problems such as hypertension (high blood pressure). During atrial fibrillation, the electrical activity of the atria becomes uncoordinated. The atria beat so rapidly, as […]

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. […]

Did you know regular exercise helps maintain good physical and mental health? 30 minutes a day is all you need to reset your attitude. When you go for a walk it’s not just your body that benefits. Here are some great reasons for walking that confirms that walking will create and maintain a healthy mind. […]

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 […]

Vertigo is a disorder characterised by an illusion of motion, persons suffering from this describe it as a sensation of spinning, to-and-fro motion or falling even though you are not. Sometimes the sensation is so strong it can cause vomiting and loss of balance. It may last for a few minutes, hours or even days […]

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 […]

Skin rashes can be a frustrating and irritating issue with multifactorial causes. In Naturopathic medicine, the health of the liver and kidneys are always implicated with skin conditions. COMMON CAUSES OF SKIN RASHES Deficiencies in specific vitamins and minerals such as Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Betacarotene, Vitamin A, essential fatty acids and B Vitamins […]

If you are a sufferer of depression you are not alone. According to Beyond Blue… One in four young people experiences a mental health condition and suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 24. For Men, almost seven people die by suicide each day in Australia. Five of these are […]

The end result of digestion is the stool, a change in digestive health/ function is often the cause for a change in stool health (frequency, texture, colour etc).  Any changes to the stools should be taken as a sign that the environment of the gut has shifted and it is also important to investigate gall […]