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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!

Last updated 30.03.2020   With the rapid developments of COVID-19 playing havoc with virtually every aspect of our lives, it certainly is an unsettling time to be part of the human race - particularly when we have not had to deal with a worldwide scenario like this for close to […]

COVID-19 Part 2: Update & New Discoveries

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

Last Updated 30.03.2020   Are there any news articles at the moment that AREN'T talking about the new coronavirus (now known as COVID-19)?  It seems like everywhere you look, there is panic and mayhem about this infection that has breached the borders of so many countries.   And whilst everyone […]

COVID-19 Part 1: The Basics and Ideas For Immune Support

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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

Well, there’s no rest for the wicked, it seems!   I spent the last few days of 2019 developing my brand-new resource, ‘Food As Medicine’.  And I am very excited to be able to share this with you!   What Does Food As Medicine Mean?   I truly believe that […]

Food As Medicine: Eat Your Way To Health