Hormones are chemical messengers of the endocrine system (one of 2 controlling systems of the body) the other being the nervous system. Hormones do not contain information but act as triggers for change as they travel via the blood to act on target organs such as the ovaries.
Female reproductive hormones are in a continual stage of ebb and flow. Read more
by Tracey Loiterton, Naturopath.
With winter upon us it is often a time when we can succumb to opportunistic illness. It is important time to support and nurture the immune system with essential immune boosting nutrients and plant based medicines. Nurturing yourself with good nutritious food and ensuring to get plenty of rest will also keep your body strong through the winter months. Read more
School-aged kids can have it tough. There are so many new faces, new rules and so much new information for your kids to take in. The school year can be filled with anxiety, dread or excitement. Fortunately there are some simple and effective things you can do to give your kids a head start for their schooling years and a greater chance to enhance their happiness. Read more
The silly season has arrived. Partying, drinking, indulging, overeating and running on empty; it’s no wonder many of us feel tired, rundown, overweight and stressed as the new year begins. Christmas is a time for overindulging, and we understand that this makes it extremely difficult stay focused on achieving your health goals! Read more
There are many reason why people cannot sleep. Sleep disturbances could be caused by stress, adrenal fatigue, digestive upsets, nutritional deficiencies (such as magnesium) and hormonal imbalances – just to name a few. The truth is, insomnia can actually be a symptom of an underlying problem, and it’s not until the underlying problem is addressed that people can truly have their sleep problems disappear. Read more
Certain herbs and spices are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, and tumeric is fast becoming one of the most potent natural agents we have to fight inflammation. Turmeric contains the active ingredient curcumin, which has proven anti-inflammatory properties in conditions such as arthritis, muscle sprains and other injuries.
Turmeric has been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in Chinese and Indian medicine for millennia. Read more
As you get older, your memory may start slipping. But keeping your brain healthy with mental workouts and simple lifestyle guidelines could help avert something more serious.
Normal age-related memory loss usually affects your recent memory, rather than your remote memory. For example, you might forget the name of a person you just met, or an item your wife wanted you to pick up from the store. Read moreDiet can have a huge effect on the way you are feeling. Ever had too much coffee one day? You might have felt edgy and irritated and even a bit panicky, with a weird sense of some kind of impending doom? There’s no doubt that what we eat and how we feel are related, and although anxiety is not necessarily caused by what you eat, that doesn’t mean that millions of people aren’t contributing to their anxiety every day by eating foods that create anxiety symptoms while avoiding foods that may alleviate anxiety. Read more
by Peter Delaney, Acupuncturist, Naturopath and Senior Practitioner.
Pain is one of those things that affects everyone at some point in their life.
We are so often encouraged to take pain relief medication such as Panadol or aspirin without really thinking about the possible natural alternatives. I guess most people would think natural and pain relief are just not in the same world however there are some very fast pain relief solutions that are very safe and effective. Read more
