Probiotics are talked up especially in recent times! We all know that they can be beneficial in some circumstances but there is also a...

Bloating is not a pleasant experience. Who wants to feel bigger, sometimes even having to upsize in clothes; feeling swollen, stretched...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional chronic gastrointestinal disorder which is symptom based and affects 11% of the population...

I love probiotics! As a naturopath, I use probiotics with a lot of my clients and not only for gut related conditions (although they do...

Thrush infection are incredibly painful, awkward, uncomfortable and unpleasant. No one wants to feel burning down there or discomfort....

Let’s talk urinary tract infections (UTIs). It’s not really daily conversation (especially not dinner conversation) however they do...

I see lots of people with skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema and contact dermatitis. And not just teenagers, many people...

After spending the weekend in bed sick and with the weather in Melbourne, it got me thinking about being sick and the immune system. When...

Stress is one of those things we all experience but do we really understand the effects on our body? Well first we need to discuss your...

Inflammation is a term that is frequently used but do we really understand what it means? It is defined as a localised condition in which...

Low FODMAPs is a short term diet protocol that can be implemented with a healthcare practitioner to improve digestive symptoms in some...

I thought this week I would take a step back to discuss what is a naturopath and what is expected in a naturopathy consultation. I am...

More and more studies are confirming the importance of the gut microbiota in our health, including mental health. Gut bacteria not only...

Vitamin D is one of the most influential vitamins for your body. It is a fat soluble vitamin so our body stores it away to be used when...

Many people believe that meditation and yoga are the only ways to include relaxation in to your daily lives. Meditation and yoga are...

There are estimated to be 250,000 fungal species in Australia including 5,000 mushrooms and yet mushrooms are only starting to be studied...