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Addressing the cause

In a world of quick-fixes and a “one pill for every ill” approach to healthcare, it is no wonder that we are seeing a dramatic rise in chronic illnesses.  The term “holistic health” is often bantered about but what does it really mean? Whether you are looking at naturopathic or homeopathic medicine, the approach is … Read more

Your gut, brain, microbes and vagus nerve

Delia McCabe has compiled this highly informative breakdown about how your gut interacts with your brain. It also highlights how the probiotic revolution is severely lacking – both in the science and actions. After all, with around 100 trillion bacteria in our gut, how can a few strains rebalance what is out of whack? This … Read more

Skin – a reflection of what’s going on inside

The following article was written by Deanna Minich and provides excellent information relating to skin health: When I was a teenager, skin was something I really struggled with. Now the tables have turned and I often get compliments on my skin. If people only knew the history, how I dealt with sensitive skin, rashes, acne, … Read more

What’s good for you is good for the planet

A few simple changes can have a huge beneficial effect on your health as well as the planet. This is a highly informative TEDx talk about how you can overcome health issues by making a few changes to your lifestyle and diet. Interestingly, the very changes that have been shown scientifically to improve serious health … Read more

When is mood biochemical not psychological?

Did you know that low motivation, emotional flatness, addictive behaviours, or an inability to complete even simple tasks, are often mistaken  as “non-compliant” or “uncommitted”? But what if the problem isn’t psychological?   What if it’s biochemical? In clinical genomics, we understand that fast COMT activity—driven by genetic variation—can deplete dopamine levels so drastically that it mimics … Read more

Anxiety

Anxiety isn’t just one thing — there are different types, each with its own causes and treatments. In many cases, anxiety can only be treated if you understand the root cause of it. Identifying and addressing the underlying causes to any health problem is essential to achieving long term resolution. This may take time and some … Read more

Herbal Medicine

What’s the difference between herbs which have been dried, processed, or ground into capsules or tablets, and liquid tinctures? While popping a pill or capsule may seem more convenient, the liquids are superior in their delivery of their healing qualities. Potent and Powerful Liquid herbs extract the full therapeutic power of plants, using ethanol to … Read more

Beautiful skin starts on the inside

Our skin is a reflection of our internal health. The quest for radiant healthy skin is often focussed on external treatments such as creams, lasers, and various other topical therapies. Whist these therapies may assist in temporarily improving the appearance of the skin, they often work on the superficial levels of the dermis and epidermis … Read more

Foetal programming

Although research into foetal programming has been ongoing for years, little of this evidence has made it into main-stream. What is foetal programming? Foetal programming, also known as prenatal programming, is the theory that environmental cues experienced during foetal development play an important role in determining health trajectories across the lifespan of that child. The … Read more