What is BDNF and how does it impact brain health?
1 January 2025 What is BDNF and how does it impact brain health? Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: The Science behind Brain Health Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor There’s been a lot of talk about Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, or BDNF—and for good reason. It’s not just some random made-up acronym, it plays a very important role in […]
Are your gut issues hidden anxiety? Exploring the Gut-Brain Connection
11 November 2024 Are your gut issues hidden anxiety? Exploring the Gut-Brain Connection “Your gut and brain are inextricably linked in a bi-directional communication system” Listen to your gut… Ever felt butterflies in your stomach? Had a strong ‘gut feeling’ about something? Or maybe you’ve had your stomach ‘tied in knots’ after an unpleasant encounter […]
Raw Beetroot Mud Cake Recipe
28 October 2024 Raw Beetroot Mud Cake Recipe Decadent and Rich, a guilt-free recipe to rival any traditional chocolate mud cake Mud Cake that requires NO COOKING and is actually healthy?! Energy dense, packed with nuts, cacao and beetroot this RAW vegan delight was so easy to create! Rather than going down the sugary, buttery, […]
How to Improve Men’s Mental Health Naturally
18 October 2024 How to Improve Men’s Mental Health Naturally 8 Key Tips from Naturopaths and Psychologists Words have power “Be a Man”, “Toughen up” or “Don’t talk about it…” These societal expectations have shaped the way men view their emotions and mental health for far too long. The pressure to be the strong, silent […]
Understanding Pathology Results: Why “Fine” Doesn’t Always Feel Good
30 September 2024 Understanding Pathology Results: Why “Fine” Doesn’t Always Feel Good Looking for answers when your GP tells you everything looks fine but you don’t feel fine? You’re not alone… Why does my Dr tell me I’m fine when I feel terrible? Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment feeling uneasy after […]
The natural way to radiant and glowing skin
29 August 2024 The natural way to radiant and glowing skin Achieving glowing skin is within your reach, and it’s simpler than you might think. Where do I start? By focusing on optimal nutrition, managing stress, and optimising digestive health, you can enhance your skin’s appearance from within. Here are 10 strategies to help you achieve […]
Lemon Turmeric Ginger Fenugreek and Caraway Drink
3 May 2024 Lemon Turmeric Ginger Fenugreek and Caraway Drink Ayurvedic digestive support to kick-start your day Your gut loving morning cup of sunshine This anti-inflammatory recipe came from a Holistic GP who believes in combining conventional medicine with natural/ holistic/ mind and body medicine. If you can find a Dr like this who encourages […]
Kim Chi Recipe
17 April 2024 Kim Chi Recipe Gut Loving and Tasty Fermented Kim Chi Recipe with Nashi Pear Pre and Probiotic Gut Friendly Kim Chi Hopefully you’ve heard about the gut-brain connection and the importance of beneficial gut-bacteria for your immune system, mood, and overall vitality? Fermented foods such as kim-chi are excellent sources of probiotics […]
Naturopath Approved Banana Bread
28 March 2024 Naturopath Approved Banana Bread Guilt Free, Moist & Tasty Banana Bread Dairy Free / Gluten Free / Refined Sugar Free / Preservative Free A super simple fruity Banana Bread recipe that the whole family will enjoy. So easy, your kids will love helping you make this! If you’ve come to see me […]
Blastocystis: What came first, anxiety or the parasite?
10 November 2023 Blastocystis: What came first, anxiety or the parasite? Your racing thoughts and middle of the night wakings could very well be a result of a blastocystis hominis infection. Being labelled as having IBS-A or IBS-M, you may believe that your anxiety is affecting your digestion… your anxious mind causes your muscles to tense and […]
