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...
Antibiotics have been one of the most valuable modern medicines since their discovery by Alexander Flemming in the early 20th Century. But, their many benefits have come with a price. Over prescribing has led to increased bacterial resistance and many...
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...
Supplements and Safety I’ve been getting a lot of comments and questions about the ABC Four Corners story on supplements and safety aired on 16 May 2016. As a Naturopath I use supplements and herbal medicines. They form a key part of many treatment plans....
Holidays and celebrations are in inextricably entwined in my mind with food. Celebratory food. The kind you don’t usually have because it’s either expensive, not in season or, it takes a lot of blood, sweat, tears and time to make from scratch. For me, the best...
The best hangover management plan is, of course, abstinence or moderation. However, if you’ve put a little too much “merry” into Merry Christmas and are likely to be checking into Hangover Hotel, here’s my strategy to help your body bounce back from overenthusiastic...
