The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum On the old art of bringing herbs together, and why it feels especially welcome as the cold season sets in. There’s an old instinct in herbal medicine that long predates the science now catching up to it: herbs were almost never used alone. Across traditions (Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic) … Read more
Have you moved your bowels today? If so, how was it? These are not common questions asked outside a naturopathic clinic and many people I ask similar questions of are quite vague in their responses. Many say they don’t look. Bowel motions reflect the overall health of your digestive system so it pays to be … Read more
Do you: Feel easily bloated when consuming prebiotic-rich foods and prebiotic supplements? Feel desperately in need of support for gut and immune health? Eat lots of potentially carcinogenic foods? FINDING ANSWERS IN PLANT FOOD It turns out that the answer has been ‘hiding in plain sight’ – in the form of dietary polyphenols. The traditional … Read more
When it comes to Naturopaths, many people are unfamiliar with how natural medicine may be able to help with their symptoms. Indeed, some even shy away from Naturopaths due to ignorance about the amount of qualifications held by these practitioners. Next time you experience symptoms of discomfort, pain or disease, or just want to prevent … Read more
In lay terms, the following research discusses the benefits of a healthy plant-based diet on relieving the symptoms and damage related to bowel inflammation. In particular, the G.E.M.M. protocol, available only through specially trained and accredited practitioners, has proven highly successful in relieving and regulating digestive imbalances. While there are many products available that fall … Read more
The human requirement for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients remains relatively constant throughout adult life. Unfortunately our ability to properly digest food and absorb vital nutrients declines with advancing age. Surprisingly, one of the most common age-related causes of impaired digestive function is the reduction of hydrochloric acid produced by the stomach. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) … Read more
Metabolic Acidosis: The Modern Scourge Escalating Digestive Disorders Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which the body produces too much acid or when the kidneys cannot remove or neutralise acids in the body. Scientists have found that low grade chronic metabolic acidosis is common but often goes undetected because it most often occurs despite normal … Read more