Are you not speaking your truth?
Are you not speaking your truth? How to find your voice? Feeling frustrated? Feeling like you can’t express what’s going on inside, and worse, you don’t have the right to say what you need to say because it’s full of resentment, bitterness, and anger? What …
This Can Turn Off Your Enzyme Production
To digest our food, we require… Stomach (hydrochloric) acid to break down protein and help us absorb minerals Pancreatic enzymes to help us break down protein, fat, and carbohydrates Bile to break down fat Whenever you eat, you trigger the release of these three compounds, …
5 Signs That You Are Not Grounded (and what to do about it)
Being grounded is something that we all need. When we’re grounded we feel present in our bodies, calm and certain of what we need to do. We’re in touch with ourselves and are able to tackle the day with a certain grace and ease. But …
The Importance of Prevention
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This an OLD saying but it is a saying that has become even more relevant than ever before. Humans are now enjoying longer life expectancies than ever before but there are many who suffer from …
Is your thyroid affecting your mood?
Have you been experiencing unexplained anxiety, depression, mood swings or sleeplessness? Read on – it may be your thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland situated at the base of our neck just below the Adam’s Apple. Its main function is to regulate …
The Serious Consequences of a Leaky Gut
You might have heard the term ‘leaky gut’ thrown around lately. It’s something that’s happening more and more and it should absolutely be taken seriously. The technical term is intestinal hyper-permeability if you want to get serious, but for now we’ll use leaky gut to …
Do you listen as much as you talk?
Who remembers that giddy time in the beginning of a relationship – when all the happy hormones are in play, when you are constantly in the throes of lust, desire and attraction and you just can’t keep your hands off one another! You remember?… talking late into …
Nature Medicine – A Simple Tool For Healing
You may be taking your supplements, eating whole food and going to the gym, but have you considered the amount of time your spend in nature as part of your health routine? We are from nature, of nature and in tune with nature. But due …
Why do I get acid reflux?
Acid reflux, also known as GORD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a condition that is commonly seen in naturopathic practice. GORD occurs when stomach contents reflux upwards into the oesophagus, and cause symptoms such as a burning sensation, irritation and discomfort. There are a number of …
Stress and Your Gut
Stress and emotions have an enormous impact on your gut health. If you need a practical example of this, think about this – when you are nervous, where do you feel it? The answer is usually in your stomach or gut. Butterflies in your tummy …