I recently received DNA results from a patient and got so excited at finding answers which explained why he was experiencing certain health issues, some of which remained resistant to treatments. Interestingly, he was disappointed at the lack of a ‘magic pill’ despite confirmation that many lifestyle preferences contributed to his ill-health. With a few … Read more
Ginger has many health-promoting benefits. It is also easy to grow yourself – get a fresh ginger rhizome from your organic farmer’s market and break of the small knobs. Plant these into a very large pot, or well draining garden bed, about 10cm below the surface. Ginger likes full sun and warm-hot weather. Water well … Read more
“Leaky gut” or gut permeability The recent explosion of research into the gut microbiome and overall gastrointestinal function has allowed great insight into the impact of gut health on systemic disease. Researchers acknowledge that interactions between the microbiome, gastrointestinal barrier integrity and immune system are integral to development of many chronic inflammatory diseases. “Leaky gut” … Read more
We live in a microbial world, which means that we constantly encounter microorganisms that could harm our health. The immune system forms the body’s entire department of defence. Its primary goal is to protect us from invading microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites. Providing your immune system with all the necessary support can help … Read more
The last few decades have witnessed a sharp rise in the incidence of several lifestyle disorders including diabetes, hypertension, heart attacks, and stroke. It has been found that the number of people living with two or more chronic conditions is increasing at an alarming rate. There is a need to understand the pathogenesis that underlies … Read more
How can Naturopathy help with musculoskeletal injury? Musculoskeletal system refers to our muscles, tendons and ligaments, as well as bones and joints. Pain can occur in many ways, including: sprains, fractures epicondylitis, bursitis, tendonitis, tenosynovitis [RSI], rotator cuff syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis Chronic pain often begins with inflammation and, if not … Read more
