Surprise! Its Christmas! How did we get here? If you are feeling like this (as we are) you may be thinking about some herbs to help calm the farm. Over the next few weeks, we will be taking a brief look at the evidence for some of the common herbs you may already use or have heard of, this week, let’s get to know of the most likely herb to
The beauty and magic of herbal medicine is its wondrous capacity to nourish, tone, regulate, and stimulate the body’s own innate healing capacity without suppressing or over-riding any system or organ. Ultimately our bodies want to heal and be well. They are constantly healing and renewing themselves or parts of themselves in order to maintain wellness. We see this with the turnover of all different types of cells. Skin cells,
So many people are looking for a healthy and convenient ways to hit daily protein goals without relying on highly processed protein powders. Here’s a better, simpler, and often cheaper way… Melissa Morns shares a great option You can choose whole foods instead of highly processed supplements. Whole foods have a more natural and balanced effect on the body. They contain a full spectrum of nutrients and phytochemicals and are
Who says dessert can’t be both delicious and good for you? By stewing the apples for this recipe you unlock their natural pectin a soluble fibre, shown to fuel beneficial gut microbes helping your microbiome thrive (Pascale et al., 2022). Adding PHGG (partially hydrolysed guar gum) to the crumble topping, and you boost it further with prebiotic fibre that not only supports improved digestion, but has even been linked to better
Long COVID is a chronic illness where some people experience a range of symptoms that continue, return, or develop long after the initial COVID infection has gone. While most people recover from COVID well, Long COVID involves new or ongoing symptoms following acute COVID-19 infection, which may include fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and breathlessness.1 Long COVID usually presents with clusters of symptoms, often overlapping, which can fluctuate and change over time
Naturopathy is one of the most popular forms of complementary medicine in Australia. Naturopaths receive over 4.9 million consultations per year, but many people still feel unsure about what naturopathy actually is, and what it can offer them. Naturopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare. It is an art, science, and practice – but it is also much more.
Nutrition in ADHD. Food and nutrition plays a key role in human health. We need to eat well to provide the nutrients required for our complex bodies to function. Neurodivergent persons needs are even higher, and yet it is even more difficult for us to eat right. Food is addictive, in more ways than one. When we eat for ADHD, we look for that dopamine kick. When we add in
Natural medicine in ADHD. This is a complex disorder where 3 neurotransmitters are in imbalance and the prefrontal cortex has reduced function. Natural medicine can support you to live a healthier mental and physical life. Learn how.
The thyroid gland is one of our largest endocrine glands, located in the neck and shaped like a butterfly. It contributes to regulating our metabolism, producing energy and maintaining healthy calcium levels. The most common problems include an underactive thyroid, referred to as hypothyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, referred to as hyperthyroidism. Pathology tests which measure thyroid function include TSH, fT4 and fT3. Sometimes there can be an autoimmune component
