With our environment getting more crowded with toxins, we’re seeing a rise of conditions like ADHD and autism in kids. Research indicates that daily exposure to toxins, found in common things like food, carpeting, personal-care items like...
Do you have sensitive or sensitised skin? There is actually a difference between the two; you might think you have one, but you actually have the other. Sensitive Skin: Skin Type If you have sensitive skin, it’s likely that you’ve had...
Is your teen son or grandson battling to get on top of their skin or hair issues as those hormones kick in? These 5 easy to follow tips can help them get into a good skincare routine for clearer, healthier skin. Tip #1: Hydration is Key Encourage...
Yes, its time to cheer that we are heading out of Winter and into Spring but our skin will be feeling the effect of winter for a while yet. Many good things come with getting older; but unfortunately increasingly supple skin isn’t one of them!...
As a naturopath, I believe in the power of the body to heal itself when given the right tools. One of the key tools in the fight against many health issues is understanding your thyroid. The thyroid is a gland located at the base of your neck...
Interstitial cystitis (IC) affects thousands of women and men who struggle with the frequent and urgent need to urinate. While it presents with similar symptoms as a urinary tract infection, it isn’t an infection, but a chronic condition that can...
Elderberries are a powerful herb for preventing a cold or flu and for shortening the duration of a cold or flu. Perfect for everyone going back to day care, school or wanting keep your immune system boosted. In this recipe we first make a juice...
With the growing awareness around the environmental impact of products, many of us are becoming increasingly selective about the products we choose. While many companies are authentically founded and aligned with sustainable practices, this isn’t...
Life potters along, for most busier than ever and more distractions than normal and those little things we just miss. You suddenly notice that you are licking your lips more than normal, have a crack on the corner of your mouth or a cold sore...
Sometimes referred to as “chicken skin” keratosis pilaris is a common and chronic skin condition affecting many children, teens, and adults. It tends to be more problematic when the temperature and humidity drops. As we head into winter here in...
Rosacea is a very common skin condition but we tend to hear less about it than other inflammatory skin concerns like acne and eczema. Here we take a look at rosacea and how to manage the symptoms with simple lifestyle and skincare changes. What...
With so much focus on gut health over the past few years, most of us have heard of probiotics as support for digestive health. Lately though, the spotlight is shining on prebiotics – they’re also crucial to support a healthy gut. Do you...