On Monday 10 September 2018 the current Governments’ health insurance reform laws were passed by the Senate, which includes the approved removal of 16 natural therapies from the Private Health Insurance rebates. It will now be a straightforward process for those laws to be in place by 01 April 2019. NHMRC Review of Naturopathy The … Read more
About 42% of the Australian population take vitamins, minerals, and/or supplements in any given 6 month period. Most people trust that what they are taking is safe and trust the advice of their healthcare practitioner. However, questions are sometimes raised by savvy patients regarding safety and quality, and these questions are not unsubstantiated. At True … Read more
In order for your body to utilise the vitamins you take, these must be converted into an active form. Just like a new credit card needs to be activated before you can begin using it. Let’s look at Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine. For Vitamin B6 to be utilised by the body it must be … Read more
Chronic health conditions in children are rising Poor food choices, allergy-based food avoidance and misguided parental food education frequently result in a child’s sub-optimal nutritional status. For example, in 2014-15, only 5.4% of Australian children aged 2-18 years ate the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Add to this, environmental toxin exposure, stress in … Read more
World Health Organisation’s first warning about anti-biotic-resistant strains of bacteria was followed by the UK Government, and more warnings by the World Health Organisation and by various international governments. Practitioners in the US, Australia, South America and South Africa were becoming really aware and so were the patients. Stunning results were reported with the use of … Read more
When people, adults or students, present with mental health concerns often the first line of treatment is medication. However, the humble Vitamin C should not be overlooked, in particular with anxiety-related conditions. Not only does Vitamin C support healthy adrenal function, it also combats inflammation and oxidative stress. Furthermore, considering the often nutritionally-deficient diets of … Read more
Do you shudder when you hear someone cough nearby because you just know you’re going to get sick? Do you often complete a course of antibiotics to treat an infection, only for it to return a month later? You are not alone! Hordes of people are frequently unwell with upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), influenza … Read more
Nearly half of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder have compromised gastrointestinal function and nutrient deficiencies. Studies show the positive effect of multivitamin and mineral supplement on symptoms. Children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) are known to have significantly lower levels of most vitamins and minerals compared to healthy controls. The most common deficiencies are Vitamins … Read more
How our lives have changed 100,000 generations: hunters and gatherers 500 generations: introduction of agriculture 10 generations: industrial times 2 generations: eating highly processed foods While our lifestyles have changed, our genes do … Read more
Eczema is increasingly common and makes children miserable – they don’t sleep well, they itch, they suffer and they become irritable. The good news is that it is generally treatable – if you stay away from foods and skin products that irritate your child’s skin, use good skin care, and support the immune system and … Read more
