Functional Testing for Comprehensive GIT Assessment
As a naturopath with a special focus in gut health, I frequently see patients dealing with chronic digestive symptoms such as bloating, distension, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and food intolerances. These issues are often complex and multifactorial, and finding lasting relief
Wholegrains & Legumes Support Butyrate Production
Did you know that wholegrains and legumes are amongst the best foods to feed your butyrate producing gut microbes? Butyrate has a myriad of protective health benefits and can support a healthy colon lining, reduce inflammation and improve metabolic health.
5 Nutrients Stress Depletes in Your Body
Adequate nutrition is essential for a healthy response to stressful stimuli. During periods of stress, the body requires an increased level of nutrition while also excreting certain nutrients, some of which are critical to a healthy stress response. This can
Peri menopause: What’s going on?
Peri menopause is considered the period of time before menopause starts, prior to the cessation of periods for 12 consecutive months (menopause). For some women, peri menopause can come on gradually and mostly go unnoticed, whilst for others this may be
3 ways to support healthy milk supply while you’re breastfeeding
Many breastfeeding mothers are concerned about milk supply or feel overwhelmed navigating their breastfeeding journey on their own. This week we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, a global celebration to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. The first World Breastfeeding Week was
Optimising Thyroid Function: Naturopathic Strategies for Hormonal Harmony
Your thyroid is a small but powerful gland that resides at the base of your neck. This little gland works overtime controlling and influencing multiple body systems and biological functions, from your menstrual cycle to your mood, nervous system, metabolism,
10 Nutrition Tips to Support UTI Prevention
It is essential to seek the support of a qualified health care practitioner at the onset of UTI symptoms to provide appropriate treatment, and in the case of recurrent UTI’s to discuss a treatment plan to support prevention. With that,