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Disclaimer: This blog provides general information only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
Health benefits of asparagus
Let’s hear a cheer for the spear! One of the delights of heading into spring is the appearance of asparagus at the local produce market. The Australian season lasts from September –March but the prime time for asparagus is considered September –December. Health...
Lactoferrin for acne: what you need to know
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition of the sebaceous (oil-secreting glands) glands. The more inflammatory your acne is the higher risk of scarring and hyperpigmentation. The goal of most nutritional acne treatment is to calm the inflammation and bring the sebaceous...
BPA plastic and acne
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals is a factor that doesn't receive sufficient attention when it comes to hormonal health imbalances like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and acne. One of the most researched endocrine disruptors is Bisphenol A (BPA) an...
Roast Carrot and Butter Bean Soup
Are you looking for an alternative to the ever-popular pumpkin soup? Well, this roast carrot and butter bean soup could be just the ticket. Roasting the carrots ramps up the sweetness and the butter beans add a creamy, velvet-like texture. This soup is perfect for...
Should you give up dairy if you have acne?
The link between milk and breakouts “Ditch the dairy” is a sweeping piece of diet advice often given to people with acne. Will removing this so-called “dietary villain” give you clear skin? Unfortunately, there's no definitive “one size fits all” answer here. Yes,...
Best non-dairy sources of calcium
Do we need dairy for calcium? Dairy foods are widely promoted as significant dietary sources of calcium. But, can you still get enough calcium if you are not consuming milk products? Following is a guide to the highest non-dairy calcium foods for those who are lactose...
Roast pumpkin and walnut muffins
These muffins are a healthy and tasty snack. Use a plant based mylk to make them vegan. They are a perfect treat for anyone looking to improve their skin and balance hormones. Each muffin has less than 9 grams of sugar. Pumpkin is packed full of beta-carotene a...
Cherry Ripe Porridge
Inspired by the much loved (by me!) Aussie chocolate bar this decadent sounding porridge is a very healthy, guilt-free way to start the day. The raw cacao and cherries are packed with antioxidants plus you'll get plenty of whole grain, gut loving fibre. This quick and...
Kitchen herbs for viral infections
5 pantry plant medicines for your immune system Sometimes we feel like we need to seek out exotic herbal medicines. Yet, often our most potent plant allies are the ones under our nose - in our kitchen or garden. Every year as we head into Winter, there's...
Foods to eat for better sleep
How your diet can help you overcome insomnia As a naturopath who’s on a mission to help my clients get deep refreshing sleep, I'm often asked what foods help with sleep. I fear my answer to this is disappointing to some who are looking for the one sleep...
Herbal aphrodisiacs
Once upon a time when I was a freshly minted Naturopath, I had my clinic in a health food store. One day a young man knocked tentatively at my door and requested a word in private. “Do you sell herbal aphrodisiacs? I’ve heard there’s this Horny Goat Weed stuff that’s...
Natural support for lung health in times of increasing air pollution
Diet tips and herbs to help you breathe better With the 2019/20 Australian bushfire season being the most devastating on record, air pollution from the smoke is posing a significant public health risk. The air quality in many parts of Australia has frequently...
