Selenium and hashimoto’s thyroiditis Selenium is a key nutrient for healthy thyroid function, the gland which contains the highest amount of selenium of all the body tissues. It is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and a nutrient cofactor for making thyroid hormones. In Read more…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and probiotics – The gut brain axis What is IBS? IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder affecting up to one quarter of the global population and accounting for up to half of all gastrointestinal related medical Read more…
Do I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? What is it? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex combination of symptoms including at least 4 of the below: Poor memory or concentration Headaches Unrefreshing sleep Post exercise malaise Sore Read more…
Healthy ageing, Brain Food & Omega 3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAS) (omega 3) and polyphenols abundantly found in fruit and vegetables support cognition and brain function particularly during the ageing process. PUFAS and polyphenols are known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory Read more…
Brain fog much? Do you suffer with brain fog and or memory loss? A recent clinical trial showed 16 weeks of 60-min multimodal exercise classes twice weekly including cardiovascular, strength and motor fitness activities enhanced cognition via increased blood Read more…
The Gut, the Brain and headaches! Did you know that there is a bi-directional relationship between the gut and the brain? The gut and the brain talk to each other folks! Do you suffer with headaches and migraines? Read more…
In a paper by Rudert and Portnoy in May 2017 (just this month) the authors discuss the controversy of toxic mould syndrome. The Tip of The Ice Berg The horror of living with mould and the multifaceted disaster that can Read more…
10 point checklist for Insomnia and Sleep Hygiene Do you lie in bed at night tossing and turning, listening to your thoughts, listening to your pulse? Replaying the day over and over or going through the to do list Read more…
5 easy tips to get rid of the liver toxins In naturopathy we are always talking about the liver! So here are some quick tips from your Sydney naturopath 🙂 Toxins to avoid Cleaning chemicals (bleach, exit mould, detergents the Read more…
5 Tips on How to fight fatigue and boost your Energy naturally Today i want to talk about energy and fatigue. Not the good energy you pick up on when entering a room full of happy people but the energy Read more…