Acne is an extremely common health complaint in Australia, affecting 85% of young people aged 15-24. Even mild acne can significantly impact your wellbeing, self-esteem and quality of life. It can be a frustrating issue to address, particularly when there is so much...
I want to start this blog by stating that both genetic factors and environmental (diet & lifestyle) factors are involved in heart health. As a naturopath, when working with clients a main aim is always based on preventative health strategies in addition to...
With so many different diets out there, it can be difficult to figure out which diets are truly healthy and which are simply hype. Some diets, such as the paleo diet, have surged in popularity in recent years, so much so that they tend to give the impression of being...
If you’ve ever looked into changing your diet or eating habits, you would have no doubt come across the ketogenic diet. But what exactly is it, and is it really better than other diet options? Although considered by many to be a recent “fad” diet, the ketogenic diet...
As a naturopath, I meet so many people in my clinic who are genuinely focussed on improving their health and believe wholeheartedly that their morning smoothie is the healthiest meal of their day. But is it? Sadly, many smoothies are not the “golden child” of...
Introduction You may have heard the term “insulin resistance” before, particularly when it comes to reducing risk factors for common health conditions. But what exactly is insulin resistance, and how does it really affect your health? In this week’s blog post, we will...