Following on from our article “Never eat this food”, we have recently come across posts which have taken aim at the popular dairy alternative, oat milk. Recent years have seen an unprecedented escalation of popularity of plant based drinks, driven firstly by the...
With the arrival of another new year it’s common that people think about ways they can improve their health, but with all the conflicting and confusing advice it can be hard to know where to start. Do you regularly receive emails, or see pop up ads, telling you why...
Fatigue can result from multiple causes, and that a combination of stresses, both physical and emotional, have a cumulative and inter-relational effect. Here are just a few reasons why you may be feeling tired… Dehydration Many of us are chronically dehydrated,...
As we approach autumn, it is the perfect time to start thinking about ways to bolster our immune system. Now, more so than ever, we need to nurture our immune system – our greatest defence. Let's dive into some of our top tips. Supporting our immune system, in...
New Year Reflections almost two years into the ‘Global Pandemic’. Is it time to look at a holistic approach? As we begin another new year, and almost two years into the global pandemic which has devastated lives and communities in a variety of ways, there has...
Attention to our oral care is often overlooked, and its critical importance underestimated. For the past several years, I have attended the Anokhi Holistic Dental Clinic in the CBD of Sydney, where I have received exceptional care for my teeth and gums. On our site we...
Amongst the most common questions we are asked are those which relate to Gut Health, with a frequent question being: Why am I bloated after I eat? Although we have written on this topic before, there are many layers and variables. Despite a plethora of books...
Sleep is something we spend much of our lives doing, it is when we rest, repair, restore and detoxify. It is not surprising therefore, for an extended period of time without adequate sleep can have serious implications on our health and wellbeing, both...
In these uncertain times, unprecedented in our lifetime, alongside a plethora of conflicting information in relation to the Covid-19 virus, confusion reigns and emotions run high. It seems inevitable that Australia will follow many other countries in the world and...
Few people are talking about anything else at the moment other than the COVID-19 pandemic, the devastation it has caused and extreme measures unfolding daily to try and contain this virus. With no current treatment available, an important preventative...
Iron may be the best known mineral, known to be essential to life, most notably for its role in oxygen carrying haemoglobin (Hb), within red blood cells (RBCs). When RBCs and Hb drop below a certain level, anaemia (meaning literally ‘lack of blood’) is diagnosed....
Whilst Alzheimers (AD) and Dementia are associated with ageing population, it is not a normal part of the ageing process. However, with the prevalence increasing at such a rate, and the way in which it impacts not only the sufferer but also their loved ones,...
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, may well be the most widely known micro-nutrient. As, human physiology cannot manufacture its own supply of this important nutrient (unlike other mammals), dietary sources are essential. Being a water soluble vitamin also...
Zinc is most commonly associated with immune function and healthy skin. As a result, this essential mineral is often found in cold and flu formulations, as well as in supplements supporting healthy skin. These are indeed amongst the many important functions in which...
Inflammatory processes are are normal and adaptive aspect of our physiology. Acute inflammation is a healthy immune response to injury or infection of some kind in order to promote healing. It is characterised by five hallmark symptoms, being redness, heat,...
Traditionally, the legumes known as soya beans (Glycine max) have been a staple in Asian diets for centuries, and their consumption has increased in popularity in western cultures over recent decades. Since being in naturopathic school over 20 years ago, when I first...
When many people think of Vitamin A (Retinol), they think carrots and eyesight. Indeed vision is reliant on adequate quantities of this fat soluble vitamin, and carrots are an excellent source of beta carotene, the precursor to Vitamin A. Sufficient dietary sources...
Many people have heard of riboflavin thanks to marketing campaigns highlighting that foods have been fortified with synthetic versions of this nutrient, particularly breakfast cereals. However fewer people know why we need it. Like many of the B group vitamins,...
The essential role of calcium (Ca2+) for our bones and teeth is unlikely to be news to anyone, with the discovery of calcium’s role in the development of rickets in infants and children in the 17th century. This is an example of severe dietary calcium deficiency...
As we all become more conscious of the way we have taken our planet and its resources for granted, as well as the havoc this has wreaked, it is easy to become despairing about our future. We are now challenged to repair the damage and look for solutions,...
Vitamin B1, also known as Thiamine, is a water soluble vitamin like other B group vitamins. This nutrient is then converted to it’s active metabolic form, TPP (Thiamine Pyrophosphate) which is essential for energy metabolism, and particularly carbohydrate...
Hemp & hemp derived CBD oil is a topic we are frequently asked about and is a source of much confusion. In the space of around 2 years, we have gone from hemp being a banned substance to a universal panacea which has exploded on to the market. Laws...
Jackfruit has become popular over recent years, especially amongst vegans. The appearance and texture is not dissimilar to meat dishes such as “pulled pork” and can be adapted to a range a dishes from curries to tacos. Its versatility is largely due to they way in...
Most of us have heard of B vitamins as a collective and know that they are important for energy production. The different B vitamins, however, do have distinct roles and all are critical for our health. All nutrients also need to be taken in context, that is their...
Magnesium (Mg) is one of the most abundant minerals in the body, and the second most abundant intracellular cation (after potassium). Because the activity of this mineral is primarily within the cells, deficiency can often go undetected by normal serology testing...
Why do we need Iron? Iron is essential for healthy blood formation as well as many biochemical processes. Despite its vital role, it is one of the world’s most common deficiencies. In this nutrition snapshot we look at how you can maximise absorption of this mineral...
Nigella Sativa, also known as Black Cumin, Kalonji and Black Seed, has had a long history as both a medicinal and culinary spice. Used extensively in Middle Eastern cuisine, it has historically been referred to as a “universal healer” by the Prophet Mohammed and...
As we have said many times, we do not focus on calories and certainly do not advocate counting calories. We encourage intuitive eating, that is, eating when hungry and eating foods that nourish our bodies, rather than obsessing over calories. This has the propensity...
If you are confused about whether fats are good or bad, or which types of fats are ok or not, it is hardly surprising… Ultimately, fats are essential macronutrients and need to be consumed in balance with other macronutrients, fibre and a wide range of foods...
The skin is often an under estimated organ. We do care about how it looks though as it so overtly transmits information about us. People can make instant assumptions about where we come from, how old we are and how healthy we might be, just to begin. People who...
Wanting to step up your health routine? Here a few simple and effective healthy habits that you can start NOW that will help set you on the right track. Start the day with a glass of hot water and lemon. This helps to kick-start your metabolism and rehydrate after...
If you follow a plant based diet, it is likely that you are already aware of the importance of B12. The question of why we need B12 is one we often receive so we have put together a brief snapshot including deficiency signs/symptoms as well as factors that increase...
Now that winter has arrived in the Southern hemisphere and temperatures taking a dive seemingly overnight, it is time to think of ways to bolster our immune system. Here are a few tips for how we can keep our immunity up in readiness for the cold and flu season, as...
We all know that water is essential to life, yet we are so often chronically dehydrated. Often people are prescribed medications when they just need to drink more water. In fact water is one of the few substances, if not only substance, which can induce rapid...
As well as the abundance of nutrients and enzymes Papaya offers, topical application of this product have long been used in treatment of a number of skin conditions. This includes chaffing, cracked heels, minor cuts and grazes, nappy rash, insect bites and eczema. The...
A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of seeing My Organic School in action at Bronte Public School. This initiative is led by David Walsman, a highly motivated and passionate individual, dedicated to making organic produce more affordable, more accessible and...
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