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
Regulating our body’s pH or acid:alkaline levels is essential to good health. pH regulation is possibly one of the most under-estimated and misunderstood issues in our physiology, yet it is fundamental to every aspect of human health. You may be familiar with statements like “it’s important to alkalise your body” or “acidity is the cause … Read more
Up to 60% of Australians, Americans and Europeans are deficient in magnesium, a mineral that is essential for so many different metabolic pathways and bodily functions that it should really be a public health priority. Magnesium deficiency is associated with: preterm labour high blood pressure muscle cramps anxiety constipation diabetes osteoporosis, and countless other common … Read more
Due to the concerns with Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) use, it is understandable that the transition into menopause is a time where many women may seek out complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) to help manage symptoms and improve their quality of life. Of course the holistic approach incorporates diet and lifestyle modifications, exercise and mind-body techniques. … Read more
Comments on The Courier Mail, QWeekend article “A heavy burden” by Elissa Lawrence, May 2-3, 2015. This story related to six members of one Brisbane family who have had weight-loss surgery to help with obesity. The type of surgery undertaken is called a sleeve gastrectomy which involves surgically removing nine-tenths of the stomach. The … Read more
Our modern day lifestyles, sub-optimal nutrition, high sugar intake, medications and stress all contribute to over acidity of the body. Acidity or alkalinity is expressed as pH. The pH of any solution is based on a scale of 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is alkaline. Our … Read more
For the past 100 years or so, we have been told to consume more dairy. Yet, our ancestors and indeed many cultures today, consume very little milk, cheese and other processed dairy products. As with many of our foods today, they are produced and obtained very differently from those of our ancestors. For many years … Read more
Have you ever had an infection such as an ear or bladder infection only to be told that no bacteria were detected? This is becoming a more regular occurrence as bacteria cover themselves in biofilms. Fluid taken from the ear of animals suffering chronic middle ear infection or otitis media are frequently negative. However, Haemophilus … Read more
For about the past 10 years, we have been told by GPs and television marketing that we are not getting enough calcium from our diets and that we need to supplement. Then the dairy industry decided to fortify milk with calcium. Most of the calcium used in over-the-counter supplements and food fortification is in the … Read more
Do you remember when babies used to be exposed to sunshine in the back yard or in parks? They were so happy lying there on a soft bunny rug soaking up the sun’s rays. But then the sun became dangerous and babies were kept indoors and well covered when outside. The result? The return of … Read more