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Individualised care with DNA testing

Nutritional genomics has changed the landscape of weight and health management, providing personalised dietary recommendations based on an individual’s unique genetic profile. There are a range of non-invasive DNA tests that identify specific genes linked to the achievement of optimum health, weight management, hormone metabolism and athletic performance. The tests provide the opportunity to personalise … Read more

Australians at risk of bowel cancer

Sydney Morning Herald article on 21 March 2016 reports of the increased risk of developing bowel cancer with age.  More than 8 million Australians (almost one in three people) will be in the “crosshairs” of bowel cancer in just 10 years. That’s the finding of a disturbing new report released on Monday by leading social demographer … Read more

Insomnia’s effects on the brain

Research is drawing links between brain plasticity and the healing powers of sleep Most of us feel a good night’s sleep helps us function better during the day. But researchers are only now beginning to connect the dots between brain plasticity and the healing powers of sleep — and what happens to insomniacs when that … Read more

Can you help me?

When I receive phone calls from people enquiring about how natural medicine could help with their diagnosed conditions, my response may often appear vague. The reason for this is that there is no one treatment that fits every person or every dis-ease.  My response is usually that after a careful and thorough assessment of your situation, … Read more

Fatigue: a biochemical imbalance?

Fatigue is a common symptom experienced by many sufferers of chronic diseases, including patients suffering from cancer. While treatment of fatigue is made difficult due to its multi-factorial aetiology, new research has drawn correlations between disturbed tryptophan metabolism and fatigue. Many patients who suffer from cancer experience fatigue. Unfortunately, fatigue can be a difficult symptom … Read more

Chubby bubbas on the rise

Headlines like “Tots teeter on obese” draw attention that children as young as 12 months are being treated for obesity in Queensland. Toddlers attending the State’s leading childhood obesity clinic include a 16-month-old who weighed 24kg. Some children are presenting with a BMI of 50 while 5-year olds are carrying up to 20kg extra weight.¹ … Read more

Back to nature

There is no denying that cancer rates are on the rise and the prognosis for the coming decade is looking grim with almost one in two people expected to be diagnosed with this condition.  With the billions of dollars worldwide being pumped into ‘cancer research’ why aren’t effective treatment options more widely known?  It is … Read more

Prostate and Vitamin D

Vitamin D may keep low-grade prostate cancer from becoming aggressive Taking vitamin D supplements* could slow or even reverse the progression of less aggressive, or low-grade, prostate tumors without the need for surgery or radiation, a scientist will report today. If a tumor is present in a prostate biopsy, a pathologist grades its aggressiveness on … Read more

But my grandparents were fine!

A friend recently asked why so many of his work colleagues were being diagnosed with quite serious health issues.  Without knowing their situations, this was not an easy question to answer.  As a general recommendation, a few dietary changes can often relieve many symptoms.  These usually include elimination of wheat, dairy, artificially flavoured/coloured/sweetened foods, processed … Read more