Did you know that magnesium is required by the trillions of cells in your body to carry out hundreds of different processes every day? Magnesium is involved with the metabolism of your foods, hormone production, stress modulation, muscle relaxation, bone health and sleep regulation. So you can see why magnesium is a vital nutrient! WithRead more
Taking collagen for its health and healing properties has become a popular trend in recent years. Naturally found in the connective tissue of animals,[1] it is the main protein responsible for keeping the tissue that connects, supports, binds, or separates other tissues or organs firm and flexible.[2] Making up 30% of our physical architecture,[3] yourRead more
As a Naturopath I am constantly asked which diet provides the best weight loss results. A more pertinent question however is which one will work for you? Let’s explore some of the diets that are currently getting the most air time and see which one resonates with your weight loss goals. Chewing the fatRead more
Did you know that the average weight gained during the holidays is 0.37 kg for a lean person, and greater than 2.3 kg for an overweight individual?[1] While this may not seem like a lot, people rarely lose this weight the following year,[2] so in just 5 years a person could gain 2 to 12Read more
The ketogenic diet has rocketed into the mainstream in recent years, helping individuals amplify physical energy, sharpen mental focus and mobilise body fat; all thanks to tweaking metabolism as we know it. Energy 101 Normally, your body is fuelled by breaking down carbohydrates into their simplest form, known as glucose. This glucose is then takenRead more
Oh great, your period’s here. Time to pop some painkillers, break out the old heat pack, and resign yourself to between one and three days of unwanted cramping and pain. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Between 70% and 90% of Australian women suffer period pain,1 with it so common that women often think it’s normal2Read more
Microbiome 101 ‘Microbiome’ is a hot topic right now for anyone interested in health; but you may be wondering what exactly it is? You’ve potentially heard about the good bacteria living within your digestive system, and may have even thought about taking a probiotic to support them. Well it’s this internal community – actually encompassingRead more
More people are paying close attention to the food they eat; reading labels with eagle eyes and looking for the term ‘organic’, but is the desire for organic produce just driven by clever marketing? What is it about knowing food is organic that buyers feel gives them a health advantage? And is buying organic worthRead more
Living in this modern society invariably means we are exposed to a wide array of environmental toxins, be it at home or work. These toxins can take the form of toxic ‘heavy’ metals (such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and aluminium), herbicides, pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Further, a whole rangeRead more
What Is a Detox? Fasting for days? Juicing green vegetables? Grimacing after herbal tonics? Surviving off lemon juice and maple syrup? Detox programs can take many weird and wonderful forms, with as many options as people’s opinions of them! Those who believe in detox claim it can reduce or eliminate symptoms such as brain fog,Read more
