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Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) - Balancing Body Chemistry
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is an analytical test that measure the mineral composition of hair. It is regarded by many doctors, naturopaths and nutritionists as one of the most valuable screening tools available in everyday and preventative health care. I use this test regularly with my clients both in clinic and online as HTMA gives a personalized interpretive test report that assesses your current mineral status, highlights areas of concern and recommends dietary changes based on your results. -
Flow Well: Navigating Period Health with Ease
Navigating period health with ease is about embracing your body's innate wisdom and nurturing yourself on all levels—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. By integrating naturopathic principles, nutritional support, herbal medicine, and mind-body practices into your menstrual care routine, you can cultivate a deeper connection with your body and experience greater well-being throughout your cycle. -
Staying hydrated for optimum health
Staying hydrated is crucial for optimum health because water plays a vital role in various physiological functions within the body. Here are some key reasons why hydration is essential: Cellular Function, Temperature Regulation, Nutrient Transport, Joint Lubrication, Digestive Health, Detoxification, Cognitive Function, Skin Health and Heart Health. -
Lets make 2024 the year to embrace wellness
For most of us 2023 has been a year of surviving and not thriving as we have come out of our COVID years with a lot of uncertainty, fear and caution. What used to serve us in the past no longer cuts it for us now.
Most of us have embraced our rediscovered freedom and have travelled again, enjoyed celebrating with our friends and family at restaurants and live concerts. Some of us have already begun rebooting our health journey and searching for more in the natural health space to satisfy their curiosity.
This is quiet natural for women who are in their Autumn years, our perimenopausal years. Some fear this time of our lives and some are really embracing this transition into menopause - our Winter years and then post menopause - our second Spring.
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Mindful Giving: A Naturopath's Guide to Personal Care and Environmental Toxins in Christmas Presents
The holiday season has arrived and is in full swing! The joy of giving and receiving gifts fills the air, whether it's family gift giving, work related Secret Santa or parties with our friends or Christmas candy canes and other sweet treats or home baked goods there are so many gift ideas to choose from. It's important to be mindful of the ingredients as some of the gifts we receive will be full of hormone disrupting ingredients or toxins. -
Could your digestive issues be caused by a Parasite infection?
Parasites are a part of the natural world, but it's important to be aware of their potential presence in our bodies. Understanding the symptoms associated with parasitic infections can help you seek timely intervention. As a naturopath, my focus is on holistic health, and I encourage a balanced lifestyle, clean eating, and natural remedies to support your body's defenses against these tiny intruders. Remember, knowledge and prevention are your best allies in the battle against parasites, ensuring a healthier and more vibrant life. -
Understanding Histamine: Impact on your immune system, skin, gut health and why it flares up more during perimenopause
Histamine is a chemical substance that is both a neurotransmitter and a hormone. It is a mediator of wakefulness, alertness, reaction times, sleep cycles, memory, stress, sexual function and digestion. Histamine is a natural compound that plays a significant role in our immune system, skin health, and gut functions. It is produced by Mast Cells and are involved in nerve transmissions and immune response regulation. -
What is Coeliac Disease and how can Naturopathy help you?
The common symptoms of Coeliac Disease are - bloating, tummy pain, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, fatty stools. These symptoms are very similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and having a diagnosis is essential so that you are aware of why you are having these symptoms and getting the correct treatment for your digestive issues. -
Are you travelling over the holidays?
As you know, we haven’t been able to travel much over the past few years, especially internationally and this time last year our boarders were still closed! Now we’re able to travel again it can be quiet stressful organizing flights, accommodation and for some people, catching up with family over Christmas is an added stress. -
What is Constipation and how does it affect your hormones?
Constipation can contribute to hormone imbalances but on the flip side, hormone imbalances can also contribute to constipation, making for a vicious cycle. Are you ready to find out what's causing your constipation? -
What is Hashimoto's Disease?
Hashimoto’s Disease isn’t a problem of your thyroid like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or thyroiditis. It’s actually a problem of the immune system and is an autoimmune disease. This is where your immune system is attacking your thyroid, causing it to under produce its hormones and slowing down all of your metabolic processes. Hashimoto's Disease affects mostly women and is a very common autoimmune disease and has symptoms very similar to those experienced in perimenopause. -
Are you tired of being tired?
Life is so busy and it can feel like a constant battle to find the energy to function when you are tired, stressed, overwhelmed or exhausted! I know it's so easy to grab a quick energy fix when you are feeling rundown, exhausted or burnt out. Most of these 'quick energy fixes' are full of sugar and are highly processed which isn't good for your digestive health, weight or your adrenals. It's important to eat a balanced whole food diet, whether you are a meat eater or a plant based diet.
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