Digestive Health
What is Amazaki?
Koji is a less known superfood found in a variety of macrobiotic foods. Containing Aspergillus oryzae, koji is used to make foods such as miso, amazaki and tamari.
Why Is A Japanese Diet Good For your Heart?
Studies spanning decades investigate several Japanese staple foods as being potentially responsible for lower cases of CVD in Japan when compared with CVD in other countries such as Australia
The Macrobiotic Diet: A Holistic Wellness Solution
The Japanese macrobiotic diet has a fascinating history that dates back several centuries. Its roots can be traced to the teachings of George Ohsawa, a Japanese philosopher, who believed that food plays a critical role in achieving physical and spiritual balance.
Eczema Relief With Natural Medicine
Did you know that eczema is not just a surface issue? In fact, it goes beyond the skin and can indicate a deeper imbalance within your body. Eczema can be a clear sign of an overactive immune system and even point towards poor gut health.
Why Am I Tired All The Time?
It is ok to be fatigued for a day or two but if it is constant, there is something more going on. What is the reason you are tired all the time?
A Naturopath's Life : From Dawn till Dusk Routine
The naturopath's day starts with a harmonious symphony of self-care, patient care, and continuous learning. As the first rays of the sun grace the horizon, a naturopath starts the day by nurturing their own well-being before a patient's.
Outsmart Glandular Fever Naturally: Unconventional Strategies for a Full Recovery
While medications and rest play a crucial role to overcome glandular fever, incorporating unconventional strategies can support a full recovery. Prioritising a nutrient-rich diet is essential to boost the immune system and help the body combat the virus. Including foods high in vitamins C, E, and B-complex, as well as zinc and omega-3 fatty acids
Does Magnesium Cause Digestive Issues?
You may have heard that magnesium is essential to take and might help you with sleep, achy joints or energy. But have you experienced digestive problems when you take it?
Alzheimer's, Dementia and Plasmalogens
What can plasmalogens do to help alzheimer's disease or dementia? How can nutrition give a patient a better quality of life or potentially even slow the progression of the diseases?
Glutamine and Cancer - Safe or Not?
There are mixed messages on glutamine and questions of whether or not it is fueling cancer growth or promoting healing. What can glutamine do for cancer recovery and is it considered safe?
Finding Joy Amongst Depression
With depression comes low mood, insomnia, fatigue, Agitation, poor concentration and sometimes suicidal thoughts or recurrent thoughts of death. What can you do to find your joy again?
Got Digestive Problems?
If you have digestive problems, it is important to work out what they are more specifically. Ulcers, gastritis, cancer, bloating or inflammation are just a few issues.
Overcoming Food Intolerances
Food intolerances are technically not allergies and are more commonly digestive related. Bloating, stomach cramping, inflammation and fatigue are just a few of the many symptoms which come about with food intolerances.
Heavy Metal Detoxing 101
The world is full of toxicity and if you are not working to detox, they will build up in your body over time. How do you do it?
How To Get Rid Of Eczema
Going mad over itchy, inflamed red, and sometimes scaly, patches… There’s nothing quite like the irritation and frustration that eczema can cause.
Is your Gut the Cause of your Allergies?
Does stepping outside on a bright spring day make your eyes feel as if they were on fire? Believe it or not, It could be your gut! Yes, that’s right. Your gut.
The 5 Most Common Disruptors of Microbiome Health
Research is continuingly proving that much of your immunity depends largely on your microbiome health.
Identifying the Causes of Inflammation
Two of the most common complaints that patients approach doctors for are pain and inflammation. When pain and inflammation won’t go away, it starts impacting the patient’s quality of life.
Soil Probiotics: Is It Safe?
The use of probiotics has gained popularity over the last few years, for its benefits to the body’s immune health.
What does Poo tell you about your health?
Your toilet habits say a lot about your health as a whole. The duration that you are on the toilet, the consistency of your poo, whether you strain to let it all out, or it’s too runny, any accompanying pain, bloating and gas…
Elevating Energy Naturally
It is quite normal to feel tired or to experience fatigue throughout our lives when we experience periods of stress.
Supercharged Energy Keys
Are your energy levels not what they should be? Are you feeling dips in energy and struggling to keep up with your friends, family or colleagues?
Maximising Men’s Fertility
When trying to conceive, couples tend to focus only on the woman’s health, overlooking the man’s. When the man’s health is below optimal state, it has a negative impact on the whole fertility.
The Best Wellness with The Right Gut Flora
Allergies, eczema, stomach trouble, autoimmunity, hay fever, and even feeling unwell after having taken a round of antibiotics — they may seem to be unrelated, but they have one thing in common.
Weight Loss With The Right Gut Flora
Do you have trouble maintaining your weight at a healthy level? Does your weight keep increasing? You’re not alone.
A Better Gut
Do you often suffer from bloating, diarrhoea or constipation, stomach pain, or reflux? These rather uncomfortable symptoms are signs of an imbalance in your gut health.
Essential Steps to Overcome Autoimmunity
Our surroundings is creeping with bacteria, viruses, and toxins. Everything that we are exposed to, especially the air that we breathe, the things we touch, and the food we eat.
3 Top Tips To Build Energy
What do you do when energy seems to be too low and all you feel is sluggishness, fatigue, and exhaustion?
Overcoming a Cold and Flu Quickly
Do you feel run down, your throat sore, and nose runny? Maybe also have cough, a headache, and fever? You don’t have to suffer and wait until your cold is gone.
Overcoming Digestion Problems with a Detox Support
Have you always suffered from bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or stomach pain? Or have your recently contracted what’s called a traveler’s diarrhea and have had trouble recovering fully?
5 Signs You Have a Fungal Overload
Are you aware that within our gastrointestinal tract lives millions of microorganisms — bacteria, fungus, and even parasites.
Reflux Not Always Too Much Acid
The requirement for nutrients of the human body is constant from conception, through adult life. Sadly, its ability to digest and absorb these vital nutrients properly declines as we age.
Chronic Staph Infections and Your Health
S. aureus, also nicknamed “staph”, is a type of bacteria that lives inside the body and is opportunistic. About a third of individuals carry Staphylococcus aureus,
Do You Need More Vitamin B12?
Almost three-fourths of the vitamins that are required in our diet belong to the vitamin B-group. The B vitamins are water-soluble, meaning they need to constantly be replenished
Allergies – An Updated View and Support
Do you feel bloated or get headaches when you eat certain foods? Do you find yourself sneezing when a dog or cat comes near you?
How To Avoid Super Infections Naturally
One of the most dangerous health threats known to humans are superbugs that have evolved to be resistant to multiple drugs.
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How to Manage Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Naturally [Part 2 of 2]
AS, or Ankylosing Spondylitis is one type of arthritis that targets the spine or the vertebrae, fusing them together.
The Human Microbiome and Your Health
Do you have pain around the abdomen, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas or reflux? These are signs that the gut is not in its optimal condition and your bacteria blueprint or microbiome is out of balance.
Probiotics – The Latest Understanding
The hot topic for 2017 is the human microbiome and its impact on health. There has been some new findings about the microorganisms
Stress Strategies Naturally
There is not one single person who hasn’t experienced stress. The little stresses are what makes our bodies stronger, and more capable of responding to stressful situations.
IBS and gastrointestinal fungus like Candida
Candida albicans is normally a harmless yeast present in the gastrointestinal tract of humans. The digestive tract of an average adult contains over 500 different strains of bacteria and fungus living in harmony.
New Year – New Body
With the coming new year, comes new year resolutions. Most adults have “losing weight” on the top of their list, but sadly, are not able to actually achieve it.
Overcoming Depression and Low Mood
What not many people realise is that mental health disorders are fairly common. Most cases go undiagnosed by a professional.
Managing Life Stress for Health
Stress is a normal part of modern life nowadays. It’s impossible to avoid getting exposed to many types of stress.
10 Ways To Reduce Constipation Without Prescription
Has emptying your bowels become too much of a struggle? Or did you just notice that your bowel movements have become less often than normal?
Prebiotics and the Digestive Health
You must have heard a lot about probiotics. But do you know what prebiotics are and what the difference is between the two?
pH and Bone Health
You might have heard of our body’s constant balancing of internal pH, or the pH of only a certain part of the body.
What Exactly Is Gluten, And Why Is Gluten-Free Food Healthier?
Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, rye, spelt, oats, and barley. It is naturally contained in these foods, and has been in the human diet since ancient times (often sound as Spelt).
Juicing or Blending? Naturopath in Perth Advice
Can’t decide whether you should go for juicing or blending? Buy a blender or a juicer? Both have become so popular over the last couple of years due to their benefits,
Conquer Stress Naturally
Do you always feel down or just lack the drive to get going? Do you find yourself losing energy too quick and find it hard to get through the day?
Easy Fermented Beetroot For Probiotics
If you have seen me as a patient, I would have definitely talked to you about your digestive health and suggested to bring in some probiotics.
Perth’s Top 15 Must Visit Organic Hubs
Many patients looking for the best organic suppliers ask me, “Where are the best organic cafes and shops?”.
7 Essential Natural Tips to Overcome Constipation
While everyone has their own unique “routine”, constipation may refer to any disruption in the typical rhythm which leads to digestive discomfort.
Supporting Healthy Elimination Channels
It’s More Than Skin Deep! The internal functioning of your body reflects externally on your skin. For a healthy and radiant skin it is important to minimize and eliminate the toxins