Koji is a less known superfood found in a variety of macrobiotic foods. Containing Aspergillus oryzae, koji is used to make foods such as miso, amazaki and tamari.
Studies spanning decades investigate several Japanese staple foods as being potentially responsible for lower cases of CVD in Japan when compared with CVD in other countries such as Australia
Did you know that eczema is not just a surface issue? In fact, it goes beyond the skin and can indicate a deeper imbalance within your body. Eczema can be a clear sign of an overactive immune system and even point towards poor gut health.
It is ok to be fatigued for a day or two but if it is constant, there is something more going on. What is the reason you are tired all the time?
When you look on any nutritional label for a food product, you see a reference for a RDI which is also known as the Recommended Daily Intake. But is this enough?
The naturopath's day starts with a harmonious symphony of self-care, patient care, and continuous learning. As the first rays of the sun grace the horizon, a naturopath starts the day by nurturing their own well-being before a patient's.
While medications and rest play a crucial role to overcome glandular fever, incorporating unconventional strategies can support a full recovery. Prioritising a nutrient-rich diet is essential to boost the immune system and help the body combat the virus. Including foods high in vitamins C, E, and B-complex, as well as zinc and omega-3 fatty acids
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) refers to a condition in which occupants of a building experience a range of symptoms and discomfort that are associated with spending time in that particular environment. These symptoms, which can vary in severity, include headaches, fatigue, respiratory issues, eye irritation, dizziness, and even difficulty concentrating.
A difficult urinary tract infection can be a distressing and challenging experience for both men and women. This type of infection occurs when bacteria enter the urethra and multiply, causing irritation and inflammation in the urinary tract. What makes it particularly challenging is that it often recurs despite treatment, leaving individuals feeling frustrated and desperate for relief.
Iridology is an intriguing theory that offers a unique perspective on the assessment of our health. By delving into the intricate changes that occur in the iris and pupil of the eye, this approach aims to reveal potential health issues.
You may have heard that magnesium is essential to take and might help you with sleep, achy joints or energy. But have you experienced digestive problems when you take it?
If you are searching for fresh, organic food straight from the market, then these are the best in Perth.
What can plasmalogens do to help alzheimer's disease or dementia? How can nutrition give a patient a better quality of life or potentially even slow the progression of the diseases?
Long Covid or post-covid is defined as continuing signs and symptoms from four weeks to greater than three months. Ongoing data suggests that 30% of patients will have persisting covid symptoms for over 6 months.
There are mixed messages on glutamine and questions of whether or not it is fueling cancer growth or promoting healing. What can glutamine do for cancer recovery and is it considered safe?
With depression comes low mood, insomnia, fatigue, Agitation, poor concentration and sometimes suicidal thoughts or recurrent thoughts of death. What can you do to find your joy again?
Monkey pox, like other pox diseases such as cowpox, is said to be caused by a virus from the orthopoxvirus genus.What can a Naturopath do to help?
If you have digestive problems, it is important to work out what they are more specifically. Ulcers, gastritis, cancer, bloating or inflammation are just a few issues.
Why would it be a good idea to visit a naturopath to get help for your health? Have you tried seeing a GP or regular medical specialist for your condition? A naturopath looks at things deeper by using functional medicine testing, herbal medicine, nutrition and a holistic approach.
The world is full of toxicity and if you are not working to detox, they will build up in your body over time. How do you do it?
Who would have ever thought 2 years ago that we would be here in a world that seems so foreign? Where freedom of movement has been taken for health. Divided families and friends because of a debate on the health of the world's population. Strangely, both sides want the same thing - the best health for everyone.
The Keto diet is not new, but it has gained tremendous popularity within the mainstream over the past year.
If you or someone you know is suffering from a thyroid condition, then you are aware just how this tiny gland can affect the whole body.
Going mad over itchy, inflamed red, and sometimes scaly, patches… There’s nothing quite like the irritation and frustration that eczema can cause.
If you have ever slept poorly in the night, you may have found yourself losing your focus, alertness, appetite, mood, and energy the following day.
Does stepping outside on a bright spring day make your eyes feel as if they were on fire? Believe it or not, It could be your gut! Yes, that’s right. Your gut.
Shockingly, one in every seven Australians suffer from anxiety every year. For them, daily life becomes difficult to cope with.
Research is continuingly proving that much of your immunity depends largely on your microbiome health.
Going through a lot of stress impacts the quality of sleep you get come bedtime. Sometimes the mind simply does not shut down so that you can finally fall asleep.
PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) started out back in 1939 as a natural food ingredient within dried egg yolk.
How would you describes your average day? Busy but fun? Productive and joyful? Or stressful and feeling like you are never achieving much?
Out of all the hormones, most of us have heard of Oestrogen (US spelling estrogen). Today I will shed a little light on the different types of Oestrogen.
If you take a stroll down the cleaning isle in the supermarket, you’ll notice the products are all about killing and sterilising.
On November 29th 2019, ABC News featured in an article entitled “Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Not Necessary for Healthy Adults” a recent review that was published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Two of the most common complaints that patients approach doctors for are pain and inflammation. When pain and inflammation won’t go away, it starts impacting the patient’s quality of life.
The use of probiotics has gained popularity over the last few years, for its benefits to the body’s immune health.
Your toilet habits say a lot about your health as a whole. The duration that you are on the toilet, the consistency of your poo, whether you strain to let it all out, or it’s too runny, any accompanying pain, bloating and gas…
It is quite normal to feel tired or to experience fatigue throughout our lives when we experience periods of stress.
Are your energy levels not what they should be? Are you feeling dips in energy and struggling to keep up with your friends, family or colleagues?
When trying to conceive, couples tend to focus only on the woman’s health, overlooking the man’s. When the man’s health is below optimal state, it has a negative impact on the whole fertility.
Chronic disease cases have been on a rise recently. In fact, half of the Australian population is diagnosed with one. In other countries, it has reached epidemic levels.
Have you had a splinter or a cut before? How about a sprained ankle? Do you remember the affected site to have gotten red, hot, and swollen?
Chronic inflammatory disease have been on a steady rise, reaching epidemic levels around the world. In Australia alone, half of the population suffer from one.
Having digestive issues such as bloating, pain, gas, and constipation, or problems with hormones, weight, and sluggishness could only mean one thing
One mineral that is important to our health is Iodine and one major area of the body it is used in is the thyroid.
Has winter become synonymous with sick days for you and your family? Stuck in bed, with the sniffles and some tissues piling up beside you.
Most of us are afraid of something causing harm to us like having too much salt or iodine. We may have been regarding it to be harmful, and consequently, should be avoided. Iodised salt, in particular.
The thyroid is the gland that is shaped like a butterfly in front of the neck. It secretes two hormones that are responsible for the metabolic processes for the whole body
The pressures of modern living may be inescapable, but it’s not the end of the world. There are things that can be done to overcome these stressors and be able to cope.
The Basics To Helping Hashimoto’s Living with Hashimoto’s can especially be challenging, most especially when it comes to food options.
Trying to lose weight properly and effectively needs planning and tracking. No matter what health challenges you have, keeping a healthy weight is absolute key to them all.
When the gut microbiome is imbalanced, you may feel digestive issues such as bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, to name a few.
Allergies, eczema, stomach trouble, autoimmunity, hay fever, and even feeling unwell after having taken a round of antibiotics — they may seem to be unrelated, but they have one thing in common.
Magnesium is in every cell of the human body. In fact, it comes fourth as the most abundant mineral and plays roles in more than 300 activities, both within physically and mentally.
All too often, we are exposed to heavy metals, and heavy metal toxicity poses a great threat to health. It can lead to serious health conditions as they damage organs and most are permanent and debilitating,
Do you have trouble maintaining your weight at a healthy level? Does your weight keep increasing? You’re not alone.
Having trouble catching those z’s at night? Is your insomnia impacting your work and day-to-day activities?
Obesity is definitely on the rise in Australia. Two out of three adults, and one out of 4 children and adolescents in Australia were classified as either being overweight or obese in 2015.
Do you often suffer from bloating, diarrhoea or constipation, stomach pain, or reflux? These rather uncomfortable symptoms are signs of an imbalance in your gut health.
Our surroundings is creeping with bacteria, viruses, and toxins. Everything that we are exposed to, especially the air that we breathe, the things we touch, and the food we eat.
Female hormones play a complex role on how women live their lives. In most cases, it is a challenge most especially from puberty, through pregnancy, until menopause.
What do you do when energy seems to be too low and all you feel is sluggishness, fatigue, and exhaustion?
For your optimal, healthy body and mind, your hormones should be balanced and functioning at their peak. A little disruption and the body immediately reacts with different symptoms.
Do you feel run down, your throat sore, and nose runny? Maybe also have cough, a headache, and fever? You don’t have to suffer and wait until your cold is gone.
Have you always suffered from bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or stomach pain? Or have your recently contracted what’s called a traveler’s diarrhea and have had trouble recovering fully?
Are you aware that within our gastrointestinal tract lives millions of microorganisms — bacteria, fungus, and even parasites.
The normal testosterone levels in male peaks between the ages of 20 and 30, afterwhich, it starts to decline. In order to maintain good overall health in men,
The requirement for nutrients of the human body is constant from conception, through adult life. Sadly, its ability to digest and absorb these vital nutrients properly declines as we age.
When you don’t have enough iron in your body, the oxygen that is being delivered to your cells to create energy is insufficient either, causing you to feel exhausted and rundown.
Do you find yourself feeling tired all the time that it seems impossible to make it through your daily routine, and just wished the day would end already?
Do you use cleaning products, pesticides and other chemicals around the house? Even if you use a few, there is a chance you are putting your health at risk.
Are you trying to fall pregnant? Curious of how much folic acid to take? Folate has been associated to healthier pregnancies and healthier babies.
Baking soda is a common ingredient in baking and cooking. It helps the batter expand, which when put in heat, rises. You might even know too that it is also a popular cleaning aide.
A recent ground breaking scientific study found that the Epstein-Barr virus, or the EBV, caused the risks of developing at least seven other major diseases to increase.
Do you find yourself falling sick so easily? Infections being treated with a complete round of antibiotics only for it to return after a short while?
S. aureus, also nicknamed “staph”, is a type of bacteria that lives inside the body and is opportunistic. About a third of individuals carry Staphylococcus aureus,
Do you feel bloated or get headaches when you eat certain foods? Do you find yourself sneezing when a dog or cat comes near you?
Simply, no. Many internet articles contain false or inaccurate information, and it is of high importance for us users to fact-check and verify the reliability of the source.
Are you one of the many who loves that new car smell? And might even be guilty of buying aerosol sprays or air fresheners that imitates that distinctive scent?
Have you noticed something forming at the outer corners of your eyes? You look closely in the mirror, and… alas! It’s the dreaded crow’s feet! And how about other parts of your skin?
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AS, or Ankylosing Spondylitis is one type of arthritis that targets the spine or the vertebrae, fusing them together.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis, or AS, is one type of arthritis that targets the spine or the vertebrae, fusing them together.
Ahh… It’s that time again when all of us are making new year’s resolutions, or updating our bucket lists. Some of us might make relationship or family goals top priority.
When we hear the word “bacteria”, we tend to picture in our minds millions and thousands of germs causing infection, illnesses, diseases, and for some of us, even death.
One in every 6 Australians experience mental illness at any age. Worldwide, depression remains to be the number one cause of disability.
Are you getting enough crucial nutrients from your diet alone? There is a big chance that you’re not, and that you need multivitamins to supplement your diet.
Iron plays a crucial role in transporting oxygen to different cells inside the body. Two-thirds of the body’s iron supply is found in the haemoglobin, which is the protein that carries the oxygen.
When a patient goes to a general doctor GP for help with a particular infection, whether viral or bacterial, they are prescribed with drug medications, which may be able to clear up the obvious symptoms.
The hot topic for 2017 is the human microbiome and its impact on health. There has been some new findings about the microorganisms
After winter comes summertime! Best time to begin shredding off those extra kilos. Not only will losing weight help one feel better and look better;
As an old saying goes “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. The core focus on naturopathy and integrative medicine is to holistically work on the body
Have you ever woken up to mornings when you felt like you haven’t had a single second of sleep throughout the night? Do you find it difficult to wake up,
It seems everyone is talking about bone broth so I thought I would give you a recipe to enjoy the benefits. Do you remember the fad of superfoods?
Feeling tired more often than you are energised? Has fatigue been sneaking up on you? Sounds like you may have persistent fatigue – and this could seriously affect your everyday life!
There is not one single person who hasn’t experienced stress. The little stresses are what makes our bodies stronger, and more capable of responding to stressful situations.
Magnesium is one of the minerals most commonly prescribed by naturopaths. Thus, choosing the right form and right dose is hugely important to gain maximum benefit in the shortest time.
It is now a known fact that the mum’s health affects the unborn child’s health during and after deliver, continuing through the child’s life. It has been recently found,
Many chemicals that are widely common, and easily available are endangering brain development in fetuses and children.
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the base of your neck. It releases hormones that control metabolism—the way your body uses energy.
Does your Body Need Extra Nutrients? Mineral deficiency is very common in Australians and New Zealanders, which is surprising isn’t it?
Preconception Fertility Care- When and Where to Begin? Are you and your partner making plans to have a baby? It is essential that you have all the nutrients to conceive
Candida albicans is normally a harmless yeast present in the gastrointestinal tract of humans. The digestive tract of an average adult contains over 500 different strains of bacteria and fungus living in harmony.
With the coming new year, comes new year resolutions. Most adults have “losing weight” on the top of their list, but sadly, are not able to actually achieve it.
Ahh, the Holidays! They bring cheers and wonders, and families and friends together, but worry and stress could be tagging along.
What not many people realise is that mental health disorders are fairly common. Most cases go undiagnosed by a professional.
Stress is a normal part of modern life nowadays. It’s impossible to avoid getting exposed to many types of stress.
When the body’s immune system is thrown off-balance and becomes unregulated, the immune system attacks itself, causing autoimmunity.
Not many people realise that mental health disorders are not that rare. Often times, you would feel as if you were the only person in the world who was feeling low or depressed.
You’ve read about what you should do. Here are some things that you should avoid if you are aiming to optimise your sleep: Working out 90 minutes or less before bedtime.
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired and stressed despite having 8 straight hours of sleep? Or, do you have trouble drifting off and heading straight to a deep slumber?
Stress has a much greater impact on your overall health than you think. Since stress response is a coping mechanism for the human body to an external threat,
You might have heard of our body’s constant balancing of internal pH, or the pH of only a certain part of the body.
When you’re sick, little is more comforting than holding a steaming mug of fragrant tea in both hands. Somehow, no matter how terrible you felt before,
Can’t decide whether you should go for juicing or blending? Buy a blender or a juicer? Both have become so popular over the last couple of years due to their benefits,
The “cold” days of winter are coming. And by cold, we mean the sneezing-and-stuffy-nose kind of cold. Or flu. When we catch cold, we’re forced to stay in bed as much as we can.
Skullcap is known scientifically as Scutellaria lateriflora, and more commonly called Blue Skullcap, or American Skullcap.
Patients ask me often about the best, healthiest foods to eat. The term “Superfood” has been so overused, it leaves many wondering what really are the best foods to eat for the best nutritional benefit.