Christmas & the Battle of the Bulge

Although we all have the tendency to overindulge at Christmas, it is possible to get through the silly season without going up a dress size!

Natural Therapy vs Western Medicine – Why can’t they just work together?

I’m constantly confronted by the differences between Western (allopathic) medicine & natural therapies.  While many seem to believe that you have to choose one or the other – I disagree. Maybe some of my colleagues would be rather annoyed at that admission, but there it is! I have the benefit of having trained in both …

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Why natural sun exposure is better than supplementation for increasing vitman D levels.

What if I told you we actually NEED sun exposure to survive? And not just looking at it through the window – I mean getting out there, into the sun, no hat, no sunscreen and lots of skin on display! Why do we need the sun? Apart from the fact that sunshine makes most of …

Exercise is the BEST preventative medicine

How important is exercise, really? It’s common knowledge that exercise is necessary for human health, but how does it affect us, what does it do to keep us well? Leading an active life lowers disease risk One of the main reasons we suffer so much chronic disease as a society is that we are largely …

Antioxidants – Why supplementing is so important.

Following up on my last blog post regarding the dangers of inflammation, I thought the next obvious choice was what to do about it! Inflammation is so ubiquitous, and our lifestyles really require far more than the passive intake of antioxidants we get from food - we really need quite a lot more. Why is …

Inflammation – The silent killer

'Inflammation' seems like a fairly innocuous word, really. However, unrestrained inflammation is a huge health concern, and one of the main reasons why chronic disease is so prevalent today. What is inflammation? Basically, it's the result of an immune response. Like most things, inflammation in small amounts is beneficial. When you cut yourself or catch …

Alzheimer’s, dementia & cognitive decline are NOT a normal part of the ageing process.

The world's population is ageing. Combined with a longer life span, this creates increased health issues. Chronic diseases come with a high price in health care terms. They also come with a high price for family members and carers who need to shoulder the extra load and take care of their loved ones. In my …

The basics of good nutrition: Is it really just common sense?

I've done a lot of research into nutrition and diets over the years, and I must admit, the information out there is thoroughly confusing. Paleo, low carb, high carb, high protein, dairy-free, sugar-free...it's totally overwhelming. No wonder we're all ass-about when it comes to what we put on our plates. Advertising and media does nothing …

Naturopathy? What’s that?

So often I find myself confronted with this question. People fear what they don't understand, so when I tell people what I do for a job, I often find raised eyebrows and a sceptical look is the normal response. Simply put, Naturopathy is  "A system of healthcare that supports mind, body, & spirit". Holistic, in …