One of the great things about winter is the food! I love warm casseroles and soups. This hearty white bean and vegie soup is quick and easy to make. I blended it so that the kids couldn’t identify the vegies and beans – and they loved it! It’s warm, nourishing and...
I am seeing more and more people at the clinic with Adrenal Fatigue! Why is this? What is Adrenal Fatigue? Whether it’s rushing to get everyone organized and out the door in the mornings, running late for work, meeting that deadline, worrying about sick children or...
Autoimmunity is characterized by chronic inflammation with the body’s immune system mistakenly attacking its own tissues. The underlying causes may include stress, hidden infections, food allergies or sensitivities, toxic exposure, genetic predisposition, nutrient...
Melbourne is one of the worst places for hay fever! Here are some ideas to help you in managing hay fever... It seemed to start very early this year and I have seen many sufferers at the clinic. Victoria has thousands of grasses as well as native and introduced...
Our diet & lifestyle can affect our pH. This can contribute to pain, arthritis, sleep problems and weight gain... The ideal pH of the body is around 7. A reading any lower than this indicates acidosis. A pH test can determine if we are acid or alkaline. There are...
Prioritize and get better sleep Sleep profoundly affects our quality of life, and is as important as diet and exercise. Adults need 7-9 hours sleep each night. Rather than staying up late studying, watching TV, checking your Facebook page, or catching up on your...
Many people that come into the clinic have stress related issues. For these people the Adaptogens can work wonders. We all have different tolerances to stress and what may seem stressful to one person isn’t necessarily so for another. Stress can have an impact on...
If you live in Melbourne, chances are your Vitamin D levels are low An estimated 73% of adults suffer from inadequate vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is created in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. Summer and early autumn are ideal times to build our...
Have you heard of a Liver Detox? Now is the time for it! A New year is the perfect time to do a liver detox. While the weather is warmer and we're eating lighter, this a good time to shed a few extra kilos that we have gained over the holiday season, as well as some...