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Stress is a huge part of most people’s lives and to incorporate yoga and/or meditation into your life is so beneficial.  Frequency is the key to the benefits that these provide.  However it can be difficult to get to a yoga or meditation class and this can add to the stress rather than reduce it. Read More …

The Seven Dwarfs of Menopause

Itchy   Witchy   Sweaty   Sleepy   Bloated   Forgetful   Moody Do you relate to one (or all!) of these Dwarfs? Menopause can be a difficult time for women … hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep, weight gain, mood swings, depression, poor memory.  As hormone production ceases, these symptoms can occur. But did you know, with adequate support, Read More …

Insomnia!

Do you find it difficult to get to sleep? Or do you wake in the middle of the night and lie awake for hours? In NSW 1 in 5 are chronically sleep deprived. Not having enough sleep affects us on so many levels – our work, relationships, quality of life. There are many reasons for Read More …

Are your eating habits out of control?

Naturopaths have always been taught to view the gut as the centre of our health.  Scientists are now saying that microbes living in the gut are responsible for manipulating our eating behaviour.  These microbes can manipulate behaviour and mood through altering the nerve signals, changing taste receptors, producing toxins to make us feel bad and releasing chemicals that make us feel good.  Read More …

Obsessed with Chocolate?

So often in practice I hear clients say they are obsessed with chocolate!  Why is this?   Well there are many reasons as you will see below … • The sugar and fat content of chocolate is high which gives a certain amount of satiety.     • Tryptophan in chocolate is a precursor to making Read More …

Hormones Out Of Balance?

Do you suffer from: * irregular or heavy periods  * weight gain * fluid retention                        * low libido * breast tenderness               * sleep disturbances * headaches                            * foggy head * mood swings                        * thinning of scalp hair?  If the answer is YES to some or all of these you could have symptoms of oestrogen dominance (and progesterone Read More …

Why We Need Sleep

Sleep allows the body to recuperate and repair so it is not surprising that inadequate sleep, particularly over a period of time, can affect us negatively.  Lack of sleep can lead to: * changes in glucose regulation * changes in blood pressure * altered cognitive function  * poor immune function * hormonal changes  * increased Read More …

Addicted to Carbs?

You may know of the benzodiazepine drugs Valium and Xanax. They are highly addictive drugs that help you to feel good by boosting a calming neurotransmitter in the brain.  This then activates dopamine, the gratification hormone. Did you know that a study has found extracts of wheat and potatoes contain pharmacologically active benzodiazepines? The identical Read More …

Anxiety and Panic Disorders

Science suggests that people who are prone to anxiety may have too many or too few neurotransmitters in the brain. Neuro-transmitters, such as gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) and Serotonin, are thought to be low in Anxiety and Panic Disorders.  So what can we do to help these neurotransmitters?  Herbal medicine and certain nutrients can balance Read More …