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Thanks for stopping by. I share articles on healthy living, herbs, food as medicine, and my own personal take on “hot” health topics.
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Disclaimer: This blog provides general information only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
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...
What herbs are good for menopause?
12 herbal remedies for hot flushes, insomnia and brain fog If you're a middle-aged woman, you've most likely experienced symptoms of hormonal shifts. There are changes to your menstrual cycle - lighter or, in some cases heavier bleeds, longer between periods...
Myrrh: a herb to treasure beyond Christmas
A very Myrrh(y) Christmas! Given it's that time of year, I thought I'd continue my exploration of plants (and word puns!) traditionally associated with the festive season. An ancient treasure Along with gold and Frankincense, Myrrh was part of the treasures given...
My four fad-free health tips for 2020
4 essential health tips to skyrocket your vitality Welcome to the time of year when those in the health and wellness world start promoting the “next big thing in health”. The wonder cures, the panaceas, the hacks to make you an invincible, bulletproof,...
Natural treatment approaches for bad breath
Your action plan to overcome halitosis Does someone you know have breath that smells worse than a dead possum trapped in the roof in summer? How can you politely mention it? Perhaps you’ve noticed people turning their heads away when they speak to you. Could your...
Pumpkin Veggie Rissoles
“Everybody cooks rissoles, darl.” Sal Kerrigan – The Castle It’s a classic movie line that Australians of a certain age will recognise. I think Darryl Kerrigan’s inner vegetarian would equally impressed with this version! Vegetarian and...
What does a Naturopath do?
One of the questions I’m often asked is: “What does a Naturopath do?” The profession of Naturopathy is broad. There are core modalities such as nutrition and herbal medicine, but many practitioners also have training in other areas, including aromatherapy,...
Cauliflower Breakfast Casserole
In recent times cauliflower has become a popular substitute for starchy carbs (pizza crust, cauliflower rice). In this breakfast recipe cauliflower rightly takes centre stage in all its vegetable glory. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, a member of the...
Can low Vitamin D cause insomnia?
Vitamin D and sleep If you’re one of the estimated 40% of Australians who has sleep issues, you've probably tried many things to get your sleep back on track. An increasingly common but often overlooked contributor to the inability to get deep, refreshing sleep is low...
How to go to sleep quickly
End those sleepless nights Onset insomnia is a common sleep issue. You get into bed, ready to welcome the Sandman but “bing” your brain kicks in a starts thinking about all the things. Even things you didn’t know you could think about. Things that make zero sense....
