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
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
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
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
It’s all connected We all know that stress isn’t good for our health, but what we often do not realise is that there is an intimate connection between stress, adrenal function, thyroid function and reproductive issues. Continuous stress leads to high levels of stress hormones which not only negatively impact on thyroid function, but also … Read more
Often the first prescription people receive to combat osteoporosis, or osteopenia, is a Vitamin D and/or calcium supplement. Unfortunately, the most commonly prescribed brand uses calcium carbonate which is very poorly bioavailable. This form of calcium has also been linked with accumulating in soft tissues – including blood vessels, heart and kidneys – causing significant … Read more
Understanding the glands that regulate your hormones The complex orchestration of hormones, affecting every cell of a woman’s body begins with the master regulator, the hypothalamus. In turn the pituitary, ovaries, adrenals and thyroid glands work in unison ensuring the delicate balance of hormones is maintained. This delicate balance can easily become overwhelmed without proper … Read more
Health encompasses more than just the absence of illness – it means physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well-being. Physical health refers to the state of the body and its ability to function optimally. This includes factors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and avoiding harmful toxins and substances. Physical health involves maintaining a balanced lifestyle, like … Read more
Zinc is a critical micronutrient and a fundamental component for the function of several proteins. It is required for numerous biological processes, including reproduction, growth and development, neurological function, and perhaps most notably, immune function. Zinc deficiency is correlated with immune dysfunction and systemic inflammation, yet approximately 85% of Australian women and 50% of men … Read more
Magnesium (Mg) is an essential mineral which influences many areas of your health and how your body functions. Recent research highlights its role in Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and insulin regulation. Due to the definitive known effect of magnesium on insulin resistance and the fact that insulin resistance is a main aetiology in polycystic … Read more
