Acne: What is the underlying cause?

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...
Meet the herb: Mistletoe

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...
Could I have thyroid disease? Signs, symptoms and causes

Could I have thyroid disease? Signs, symptoms and causes

  Thyroid disorders are the most common endocrine condition in Australia with up to 12% of the population experiencing thyroid autoimmunity and 5% with subclinical hypothyroidism. Women are 10 times more likely to have an issue with their thyroid and the risk...
Reflux: natural treatments to banish the burn

Reflux: natural treatments to banish the burn

Acid reflux, also known as heartburn or indigestion, is a common digestive complaint. It occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach backflow through the lower oesphageal sphincter (LOS). The LOS is a circular muscle, which under normal conditions prevents the...