Most people will have experienced a sense of deep depression, the unsettling feeling of anxiety, or just felt not yourself. It is a natural state among the broad array of human emotions that we experience. However, when these feelings don’t shift, even when your outside environment is balanced, your quality of life is dramatically impacted […]
Many people we meet at the clinic have suffered the horrible symptoms of heartburn, reflux, or GERD. This annoying problem can greatly affect our health if not addressed, damaging the throat, decaying the teeth, and can even lead to stomach ulcers and throat cancer. Popular over the counter and prescription medications to treat the symptoms […]
With the allergy season upon us it’s not only sinus care my patients are coming in for, but also skin health. At any one time having a hormonal imbalance will drastically affect your skin; it’s our most visible organ and therefore an excellent indicator for internal health. For any skin irritations, dry/oily imbalances […]
Year after year both researchers and the general population are becoming more aware of the importance of having a balanced gut flora. Unfortunately, in a hectic modern-day society there’s one thing after another that is throwing this all important homeostasis ‘out of whack’. From the biophysical effects of chronic stress, pharmaceutical medications, alcohol, sugar and […]
A tasty and cost effective health boost that can be sprinkled on any food with no contraindications? No wonder it’s caught such popularity. Antioxidants and a range of nutrients from diet are essential for disease prevention, and adding a pinch of something here and there can only be of more help. It may feel hard […]
Why Live Organically? Its back to basics really, we evolved and were born organically! Before we get started – IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS: **Organic: Relating to or derived from living matter. (1) **Organic chemistry: Chemistry Relating to or denoting compounds containing carbon (other than simple binary compounds and salts) and chiefly or ultimately of biological origin. Compare with […]
‘A normal part of our life cycle that celebrates the wisdom of age and letting go of youth’ Menopause has a reputation as not being very pleasant – to put it mildly! Most of us know someone (mother, grandmother, friend) who has, or is, going through peri menopause. It often doesn’t sound nice and while it has […]
Cardiovascular abnormalities are associated with both hyper AND hypo thyroid states, and especially where there is already a risk of coronary complications, altered blood pressure or palpitations from other causes of poor health. Strenuous exercise and caffeine intake are also contributing factors in these patients, and permanent changes to cardio health are unlikely once the […]
Bicarb can be the bread and butter of natural living, I remember when I first started studying and learning how to avoid toxic chemical, I was advised to pop some bicarb in a shaker, get a spray bottle with vinegar in it, spray vinegar onto any stove or bath or mouldy tiles, shake […]
Did you know most antibacterial and cleaning agents can reduce your Thyroid function? Triclosan comes to mind but in truth there are many. The essential oils and bioflavonoids in the rind and white pith of citrus fruits have many properties for health, but also excel as a cleaning agent with naturally pleasant fragrances. […]