I love Christmas and all the crazy that often comes with it. But it’s not for everyone. And for some people, this time of year comes with a HUGE dose of overwhelm and anxiety. 

Here are my top tips for thriving in the Silly Season:-

Many of us might find it a bit uncomfortable to discuss vaginal discharge and vaginal health. Don't worry; you're not alone, and understanding what's normal and when to seek help is essential in order to take charge of your well-being and enjoy long-term symptom resolution. While symptoms can sometimes be a little embarrassing you don’t need to live with ongoing discomfort or shame.

Picture this: it's the middle of the afternoon, and you're sitting at your desk when you feel it – a wave of exhaustion that washes over you, leaving you struggling to concentrate or even keep your eyes open. Your motivation and productivity take a nosedive. This midday energy crash, also known as the 'afternoon slump,' has become a frustratingly regular part of your daily routine. You're not alone – many people experience this decline in energy partway through the day. But what if it didn't have to be this way?

While molluscum contagiosum will clear on its own if left to its own devices, it can many months and even years in some cases. Naturopathic support for the immune system to clear the virus can help speed up clearance of this highly contagious viral skin condition and can prevent infection and complications.

Zinc is a crucial mineral that plays a vital role in many different processes in the body including immune function, cognitive development, reproductive health, sleep, growth and even taste perception.

This means that zinc is particularly important for children and teens to support physical and mental development and overall health and well-being. However, zinc is also one of the most common nutrient deficiencies we see in kids

When it comes to replenishing electrolytes for active adults and kids, there are a range of options aside from the most popular “sports drinks” that are often loaded with artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, sugar and /or artificial sweeteners.

During the first few years of menstruating, the body is highly sensitive to oestrogen and we are more likely to have bleeds that are not true periods. While the menstrual cycle first matures it can result in long or short cycles, heavy or lighter bleeds, and more painful or less painful periods. So given the common variability, what’s considered normal? and when should we be seeking further advice and support?

As naturopaths we love to talk about to poo/poop/stools/bowel movements. It’s a fundamental part of the job! And that’s because they are an excellent report card for our digestive and gastrointestinal health which has important ramifications for our overall health and wellbeing.

Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders worldwide, in both adults and children. Prevalence estimated at around 20% of the population. That is a lot of people not pooping enough!

Forget your expensive, fancy superfoods, when it comes to the gut the apple, and in particular the stewed apple, is a POWERHOUSE! It turns out that, like always, grandma knew best when she served up stewed apples on the regular! Whether she knew what she was doing or not, those stewed apples she served supported the health of the gut microbiome, intestinal wall integrity (no leaky gut!) and helped reduce allergy and inflammation.

As naturopaths we love to talk about to poo/poop/stools/bowel movements. It’s a fundamental part of the job! And that’s because they are an excellent daily report card for our digestive and gastrointestinal health - which has important ramifications for our overall health and wellbeing.

When stools deviate from ‘normal’ they are telling us that our digestive and gastrointestinal tract is not operating optimally and, in some cases, can be a sign of more serious conditions.

Perhaps a little more complex but also more rewarding than you might think!

At this time of year, we seem to be bombarded with coughs and snot at every turn. Here are some tips for keeping your family healthy during cold and flu season and all year-round.

Asthma can generally be divided into allergic or non-allergic asthma. Both types involve hyperresponsive airways resulting in wheezing, chest tightness, mucous production, cough, and intermittent shortness of breath.

One of the most satisfying things we do is help connect the dots for clients and show them how seemingly unrelated symptoms have the same underlying cause.

So what do migraines, PMS and bowel movements have to do with each other. The link is critical!