Jul 6, 2018
I didn’t used to pay much attention to my liver when I was in my 20’s but as I get older I’m realising what an important organ it is. First I learnt about it in great detail when I studies Naturopathy and now I keep discovering how vital it is...
Jul 4, 2018
On Thursday I like to post a recipe of food that is in season and today I want to talk a bit about Jerusalem Artichokes or “fartichokes” as we call them in our house. So, what’s good about them? They are the best prebiotic food you can lay your hands...
Jul 2, 2018
One of the most common foods I I advice my patients to include in their diet is Apple Cider Vinegar. It’s easily accessible, cheap and tastes OK. It is used for many ailments like bloating, weight loss, increased wind, reflux, to increase the levels of...
Jul 2, 2018
I have been asked what will soothe a sore throat a lot this winter. My answer is: Marshmallow root in combination with Ginger. I can drink it like this as tea or blend it into herbal tincture with other herbs like Echinacea and Astragalus. Marshmallow Benefits When...
Jun 27, 2018
It’s winter here in Australia and I hear lots of people say that they struggle with their water intake as they don’t feel like drinking cold water. My suggestion is to drink any kind of herbal tea! It will have some benefit depending on what tea you...
Jun 26, 2018
I know a few people that suffer from “winter blues” as they call it or Seasonal Depression in the medical world. Here are some tips on how to turn it around: Get out in the nature Have lights on at home in the evenings and stay in naturally well lit places...