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Disclaimer: This blog provides general information only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
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....
Sweet potato and cinnamon pancakes
Pancakes always feel like a bit of a treat to me. But these sweet potato pancakes are a healthy version. Have them for breakfast and you can tick off one of your five serve of vegetables for the day! Health benefits of sweet potato Sweet potato is a healthy starchy...
Self-care: time to put yourself first
Taking time for you Self-care has become a buzz word in the wellness world. Instagram has over 17 million images, hashtagged #selfcare. Self-care is "trending". But beyond Instagram-able shots of weekend getaways in picture-perfect locales and shots of perfectly...
6 ways the oral contraceptive pill disrupts your sleep
Insomnia and birth control pills Women need more sleep than men and can have a more difficult time getting it due to hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle. Does this mean by using hormonal contraception you can smooth out the hormonal bumps and get fantastic...
Isotretinoin side effects you need to know about
Read this before you take Roaccutane If you suffer from acne, there's a very high chance you want to get rid of it - STAT! Isotretinoin, also often referred to by the brand names Accutane or Roaccutane, has a reported success rate of between 70-90% reduction in acne...
Menopause and your pelvic floor
Menopause refers to a woman’s final menstrual cycle, most commonly around the age of 50. During perimenopause, hormones wind down and fluctuate for an average of four to eight years, until ovulation, menstruation, and the production of the hormones oestrogen and...
What vitamins work best for acne?
Supplements supported with research and clinical experience A quick Internet search will reveal a plethora of supplements claiming to be the magic bullet cure for your acne. In this article, I discuss four nutrients (and zero magic bullets) I find get consistent...
