Dental / Oral Health
The oral microbiome is part of the gateway of our health for the entire body. The state of health of your gums reflects the health of the tissue of the heart. The mouth houses...
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ADHD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-developmental condition characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is most commonly identified in children, though it is often diagnosed into adulthood. ADHD...
Springtime Lethargy
“I am so tired…” I have heard this from nearly every patient this week in my clinic. Everyone is tired, run down, burned out, cold, not sleeping enough. How did Spring devolve into...
Probiotics: when, why and which one?
Our digestive system is host to at least 500 different bacterial species. Around 85% of the bacteria in our gut is beneficial to our health, with the remaining 15% being pathogenic bacterial strains and...
Maintaining Healthy Feet
Our feet are astonishingly complicated and require a lot of work to be cared for, as we age. With 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 muscles, ligaments and tendons, there is a huge...
How to increase longevity
How to live longer is the ever lasting question. And this search increases in value the older we get. So as a healthy 57 year old, experiencing all the usual aches, pains, and hormonal...
Low Carb Breakfast Muffin
This is a quick and easy low carb (not no-carb) muffin, which you make in the time it takes to toast a piece of bread. Honest, it’s that easy. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of...
Coffee: the good, the bad and the ugly…
Most people reach for their morning coffee out of habit, without realising they are verging on addiction. Most people also believe that coffee will make them feel more alert and revitalised. The interesting thing...
Naturopathic support for menopause
In Naturopathic Medicine, the approach to helping menopausal women with hormonal support and weight issues focuses on addressing the underlying imbalances in the body and supporting natural processes. The treatment plan integrates natural therapies,...