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Disclaimer: This blog provides general information only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
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...
Artificial light at night sabotages your sleep and health
Goodbye to the dark, dark night When the first New York street bathed in the glow of electric light in 1879, it heralded a dramatic change in how our lives were structured. Taking control of the night allowed increased working hours, recreation, and security. It’s...
A guide to using herbs for acne
Herbal medicine has much to offer acne sufferers. Used internally as either tincture, teas or tablets herbs help rebalance and tone body systems correcting the underlying drivers of acne. Traditionally herbs supporting digestion, detoxification...
What diet is best for acne?
Diet as a foundation for healthy skin Healthy skin comes from within. Your diet can be your skin’s best friend or worst enemy. The relationship between diet and acne is the subject of heated debate in both research and clinical circles. Changing what you...
Acne: What is the underlying cause?
Discover what drives your acne and get clear skin Acne is an inside job (mostly) and to get clear, glowing skin we need to go “deeper than the dermis”. If you're a woman between 21-30, there's a 45% chance you'll have acne. It doesn’t completely...
Healthy coleslaw with tahini dressing
Coleslaw is a classic summer salad. The version of my childhood has a thick, gluggy mayonnaise dressing often made with all sorts of less than desirable ingredients. Anyone remember those salad bars in the supermarkets? Coleslaw comes to us from the...
Meet the herb: Mistletoe
Mistletoe (Viscum album) brings to mind Christmas canoodling but it has a history that reaches back to the Celtic Druids. What’s in a name? The origins of the word mistletoe are somewhat less romantic. Some etymologists believe it originates from the old...
