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9 reasons you crave sugar – Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of – 9 reasons you crave sugar. In Part 1 we looked at how a lack of sleep, stress and blood sugar imbalance impacted on how easily you could resist sweet temptations. In this article, we take a quick peek into the complex world of neurology...
9 reasons you crave sugar – Part 1
Find the underlying cause for your sugar cravings Sugar and simple carbohydrates are some of the most addictive substances out there. Some research suggests sugar is as addictive as cocaine. Beating sugar cravings is one of the key health goals identified by women...
You don’t need to “detox”
Why the majority of us don't need to detox. The New Year’s Eve sparklers have barely burned out before the health and wellness world is shouting about the benefits of a “New Years detox/cleanse." Now don’t get me wrong, as a Naturopath I’m all for...
Chilled Chai for Christmas
A celebration drink that's good for you Christmas is a time where we celebrate with food, drink and more food and drink. It’s a lot of fun but it can leave our digestive systems feeling a little worse for wear. Chai is the Indian word for tea and...
How to plan your sleep-cation and reclaim your energy
If you are like millions of people, worldwide you are probably not getting enough sleep. Many of us have become so used to skimping on sleep that we have forgotten how much we need. Are you due for a sleep-cation?...
Herbal eyewash for conjunctivitis
What is conjunctivitis? Many of us have experienced “pink eye” or, conjunctivitis. You wake up in the morning with your eyelids stuck together; your eye is pink, painful and puffy. Frankly, you look like you’ve been way too friendly with a bottle of tequila the...
How should I eat to be healthy?
Question: How should I eat to be healthy? Answer: You should get 20% of your calories from protein, 35% from fats and 40% from carbohydrates (or insert another ratio that supports your particular food philosophy). Huh? What does this even...
Herbs and nutrients to prevent migraines
“Migraines - the only time taking a hammer to your own skull seems like an appropriate solution.” Unknown Any one of the estimated 25% (20% female, 5% male) of the population who suffer from migraines will tell you they are so much more than “just a headache”1....
How to protect and repair your gut while on antibiotics
How to support your gut to recover from antibiotics Antibiotics have been one of the most valuable modern medicines since their discovery by Alexander Flemming in the early 20th Century. However, their many benefits come with a price. Overprescribing has increased...
Your 3-step natural approach to give hay fever the flick
Many of us are celebrating the return of warmer weather. For some though the last thing they want to do is gambol through the grassy, flower-filled meadow. Hay fever high alert! Cue itchy, red, puffy eyes, sniffles, endless sneezing, sinus headaches and...
The cod liver oil comeback
What’s the first thing you think of when I say “Cod Liver Oil”? People of a certain age will most likely be turning up their noses at memories of a weekly drenching with a slimy oil that made them gag and left them with fishy...
Why sleep needs to be part of your weight loss strategy
When we need to lose weight the first thing we think about is giving up our daily muffin fix and putting in some quality time at the gym. While I encourage both healthy eating and exercise, what about getting more sleep as a weight loss strategy? Who wouldn’t...
