
What to expect here…
We LOVE sharing the latest tips and news from the natural health world with you. Here, you can expect to find evidence-based writing on topics that we hope will truly make a difference to your future wellbeing.

To pee or not to pee…that middle of the night question!
Are you waking during the night contemplating the % urgency that your bladder is expressing rather than the woes of the world? If nocturnal urination is a regular thing, let’s look at the reasons why (and aim to resolve them of course).

Male fertility
Let’s get into some learning about why men’s fertility rates are declining, and what you can do to help yourself (or the male in your life) to naturally and safely support it. We meet with couples frequently that are challenged by infertility. So often it’s women seeking help, but 50% of the equation is male fertility, so let’s dive into the nutritional tools for creating healthy offspring.

Is it hot in here? Or is it me?
Some “hot tips “ for cooling down your hot flushes - naturally.

Osteoporosis - what vitamin could be the key to prevention?
There is now a substantial amount of clinical trial evidence supporting the use of Vitamin K2 for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis. Vitamin K2 activity involves both an increase in the bone-building process and a separate decrease in the bone-loss process. Find out more about it’s importance here.

Anxiety and probiotics
Choosing a treatment for anxiety can be anxiety inducing in itself! Learn here why looking to the gut first may shortcut this process and help you feel better.


How exactly does stress affect your gut?
Your body does not easily manage stress and digesting food at the same time. Here are some ways that stress affects your ability to digest your food.

Digestive enzymes, what do they actually do? You may be surprised!
If we don’t have enough digestive enzymes, we won’t be able to digest and absorb all the beautiful healthy food we are eating (let alone some of the unhealthy stuff). What stops the body producing adequate digestive enzymes, and why are they so important?

What is a true health partnership?
What is a true health partnership? Read here about the how we respect your learnings, experience and preferences when choosing a health partner.

Heartburn - not a lost love
What does a natural approach to heartburn entail? Are you taking medication and unsure what to eat/not to eat/how to heal your gut? We’ve got you.

To HRT or not to HRT. That is the question.
The decision to go on HRT is often made due to desperation and great discomfort. In this article we discuss the questions we ask our patients before making this decision, and some alternatives.

Stress and Menopause…triggering words both
When you enter menopause, the adrenal glands begin producing estrogen, partly taking over for the ovaries when they are becoming less efficient at this. Your adrenals are also responsible for your stress hormones of course: adrenalin and cortisol amongst others. Learn more here about the impact of stress on menopause and how to support yourself through this.

Cholesterol testing - but wait, there’s more!
One of the gold standards for assessing cardiovascular risk in this country is a cholesterol test. You’ve likely had one. You may have been offered medication (often statins) to bring your cholesterol down, without further testing of your cardiovascular system. It’s understandable - there is much evidence to support this as an immediate safety valve measure and mitigation of risk.
There is much more to cardiovascular system testing that you can do, and in our clinic, we do a thorough panel of tests so that we can get a much more full picture for you.

How are my hormones affecting my sleep again?
While hormones aren’t the only thing that affect sleep, they can be big players and understanding their role in your sleep cycle may just give you the “aha” moment you have been looking for. Here’s a summary of some of the hormones that are involved in your sleep/wake cycle and what they do:

Give your Gallbladder some love
How do you know if your gallbladder is causing you issues? And more importantly, if it is, how do you help it naturally? Read on…

What size is the stone in your shoe?
What size is your health issue? A small niggle or a larger concern? Read more here about attending to prevention to save pain.
Think Zinc…
Why it’s so important to fix a deficiency of this trace mineral. Learn here what it does for you and what to do to find out if you don’t have enough of it.

DIGESTIVE ENZYMES AND YOU…
If we don’t have enough digestive enzymes, we won’t be able to digest and absorb all the beautiful healthy food we are eating (let alone some of the unhealthy stuff). What stops the body producing adequate digestive enzymes?

A pain in the Gut - your stomach and figuring out what’s wrong
Gut pain can have many causes - from food intolerances to constipation; heartburn to gallbladder problems - here are a few of the more common ones and how to get help.

PMS - let’s get real about this debilitating state
PMS affects a very large number of women, and is the main reason women come to see us for menstrual issues. Over 150 symptoms have been attributed to PMS. The mood changes that can occur pre-menstrually can be quite extreme and should be taken seriously. If you feel that you are out of control, angry, depressed or highly anxious, it is time to get some support for your hormones to improve this situation.
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