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• TGA Reforms – Common Sense Or Nonsense?

  

  There is storm brewing at the moment involving the Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA), and Naturopaths/Herbalists… so I thought I’d blog about it because if... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• To Be Or Not to Be Gluten-free

  

  What Exactly IS Gluten?Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Gluten basically gives elasticity to food… and acts a bit like ‘glue’... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Junk Food = Junk Mood

  

  Depression is a debilitating disorder estimated to become the second cause of morbidity worldwide by the year 2020. Research has revealed eating junk food has... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Cancer, Genes and Lifestyle

  

  Over the last few days there’s been a LOT of hype around Angelina Jolie, who has publicly announced she has had her breasts removed in light of the fact she... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Parisian Diet

  

  The Parisian Diet, aka the French diet, is the latest diet to gain attention and momentum in the dietary world. Dr Jean-Michel Cohen, the man behind Parisian... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Acupuncture and Fertility

  

  For this blog I thought I’d do something different and ask my wonderful and skilled colleague Robyn Verdel (BHSc Acu) to be my guest. Robyn specialises in... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Family Meals… a Tradition Worth Saving

  

  Change is inevitable, and due to a multitude of social drivers; the humble evening family meal is purportedly becoming a ritual of the past. Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2013 FAMILY, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Portion Distortion – Size Does Matter

  

  As everything gets bigger, bigger starts to seem like the norm, distorting reality. Average portion sizes have grown so much over the past 20 years that we are... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Combating Constipation

  

  My sisters and I grew up around poo… COW poo! My Dad is an expert in cow dung, and he taught us that dung analysis is critical as it reveals how healthy (or... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• It’s a New Year… Time for Some Resolutions!

  

  What would a health blog be without a mention of New Year’s Resolutions?! I realise it’s almost February, but better late then never right? Goal setting can... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Sexy Food!

  

  In my clinic, I see quite a large number of people (women especially) who complain of low libido. So, I thought I’d dedicate a blog to it! Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Are You Dehydrated?

  

  Just like our precious planet Earth, humans are about 70% water. In Australia (essentially a desert) we are extraordinarily lucky to have clean drinking water,... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• My Top Ten Budget Health Foods

  

  If it isn’t glaringly obvious, I’m a bit of a foodie! I love gourmet delights, soul food and all things biodynamic. However, anyone who know me well knows I als... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Great Milk Debate…

  

  There is a great debate happening within the health industry, and one which has been brewing for quite some time. Yep you guessed it… pasteurised milk vs raw... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Nutrition From the Sea

  

  Sea vegetables are neither plants nor animals – they are actually classified as ALGAE. Why would anyone want to eat algae you ask? Because edible seaweeds and... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Do You ‘believe’ in Naturopathy?

  

  Last week, I was casually introduced to a friend of a friend. In the name of making conversation, he asked me what I do… to which I proudly replied… “I’m a... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Intermittent Fasting…the New (or Old) Kid on the Block.

  

  For the past few months I’ve been trialling something called ‘Intermittent Fasting’ (or IF). Although IF isn’t a new concept (it is well known that humans have... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Are Sulphites Giving You a Headache?

  

  Ever had a glass of wine and come out in an embarrassing rash? Ever had some dried apricots and got a nasty migraine? If you have, you might be interested to... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Part Two – Brain Food

  

  Firstly, let me apologize for my recent lack of blogging! I’ve been busy getting married and gallivanting about Borneo on honeymoon. Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING