Keeping your Immune System bouncing back
I am coming across a lot of people getting colds and flu, this winter. To some degree, it is unavoidable, as we get more cold and tired, and bacteria and viruses have the opportunity...
Category: Energy
Heart Rate Variability (HRV): A Simple Guide
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a measure of the small variations in time between each heartbeat. Rather than indicating how fast your heart is beating, HRV reflects how effectively your autonomic nervous system is...
Why come to see me for Naturopathic care, when you are feeling well?
Most people put off seeking help for their health until they are not healthy. You can understand the reasoning – the standard medical model trains us for this, to treat acute issues with acute...
The Joys of Good Feet:
I talk about feet a lot in clinic. Much of the discussion is about how we neglect keeping our feet strong. Other discussions focus on how our hip or knee problems can actually start...
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...
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...