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You may have read a little about me as Linda has been graciously introducing me as her new Nutritionist based online. Being online is the best of both worlds as you don’t have to travel to see me, you can sit in your pyjama bottoms and slippers and I wouldn’t […]

Introducing Our New Nutritionist – Melissa Cook

Change Isn't Always Easy... In fact, making a conscious decision to alter the course of your life can be downright scary – no matter whether that change is taking on a new career, becoming a parent, moving to a new town, choosing to end a relationship…or even taking the necessary […]

The REAL Cost Of Staying Stuck…

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The belief that one of the most important aspects of a food is its calorie (energy) content has been one of the cornerstones of nutrition for the past 100+ years. And in fact, when I first started studying nutrition in the mid 2000’s, I recall my textbook talking about ‘calories […]

Counting Calories? Maybe That’s Not Such A Great Idea…

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While she was hoping to crack the 10kg mark, Leesa has come very close and probably has gotten there since we performed her final weigh-in!   She's been able to successfully navigate through the Christmas/New Year period as well as birthdays and family get-togethers without derailing her progress.   She's […]

Metabolic Balance® Success Stories Part 1

I first heard about Metabolic Balance® back in 2018.  I was instantly intrigued about this program, and hoped to bring it into my clinic at some stage so that I could help my patients create even better, brighter futures.  As it turned out, 2020 was the right time, and I […]

My Metabolic Balance® Journey…

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In my clinic, I estimate that around 90% of patients who come to see me list ‘weight loss’ as one of their key areas they are needing support with.  And while there are more than a few weight-loss strategies around (all promising miraculous results), the reality is that most of […]

Why Balancing Your Metabolism Just Makes Sense…

Cancer.  It’s a condition that affects almost all of us - whether we have experienced it directly ourselves, or someone we love has received that devastating diagnosis.  And it is not just the disease itself – it’s also the accompanying fear and uncertainty, the sheer overwhelm, the treatment options and […]

How Can Naturopathic Care Support Cancer Patients?

Have you ever suffered from a heavy cold, flu or other viral infection, and find that it takes you weeks (sometimes months) afterwards to feel like your ‘old self’ again?  Or maybe you find that once you got sick the first time, you fall into a pattern of one continual […]

Feeling Wiped Out After A Virus? Here’s Why

Case Study - Pippa’s Hives   Pippa* is a 24 year old woman who came to see me recently.  She’d been suffering hives for more than a year – and every time she experienced a flare her whole body would itch for anywhere from 2 hours to 2 days.  Almost […]

Hives, Begone!

Today I saw a young lady in my clinic who reminded me of me…albeit a couple of decades ago.   It was her period trouble that brought her in to see me.  She’d suffered extreme pain since she first started her cycle in her teen years, and now a decade […]

Why Your Period Pain Is Not Normal

With cardiovascular disease being responsible for killing one person in Australia every 12 minutes, it pays to ensure we are looking after our heart and blood vessels.  And while medical treatments have focused on lowering risk factors with medications, or treating the end results of cardiovascular issues with surgery, as […]

Herbs For A Happy Heart

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With the increasing knowledge around these days about how our gut health impacts our whole body,  fermented foods have become extremely popular.  It’s now common to see kombucha (fermented tea) being sold in the cold drinks aisle in the local supermarket, sauerkraut at community markets and all kinds of yoghurts […]

Can Fermented Foods Be Bad For You?

One of the most frustrating things when suffering from a skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis can be the difficulty in finding a cream to use that actually settles down itching and flares.  While steroid creams are the most effective at quickly reducing these symptoms in the short-term, I […]

Herbal Creams For Eczema, Psoriasis & More

When it comes to working out what we should (or shouldn’t) be eating for optimal health and weight management, the task can seem overwhelming.  There are a million different diets and plans out there – all promising the world, but not always delivering. With all this ‘noise’ around nutrition, finding […]

Nutritional Analysis: Insight Into Your Food & Health

When it comes to eating well, it goes without saying that starting your day with a good breakfast makes common sense.   When I am working with patients in the clinic, I always ask them for some insight into what they typically eat for meals and snacks, and more often […]

Cauliflower Fritters Recipe