PMS or pre-menstrual syndrome is also sometimes referred to as PMT or pre-menstrual tension. PMS is such a common complaint from many of my female patients (about 75% of women suffer from PMS) and I find that most almost see it as being a ‘normal’ part of being a...
‘Superfoods’ are all the rage these days and are a great way to improve your health. I am often asked which superfoods should be included in our diets. There are so many different superfoods available these days that it can be hard to keep up with which are good for...
Bloating is one of the most common complaints I see in my practice. Abdominal bloating can cause discomfort, pains, soreness, distention and stomach cramping. I would estimate that as many as 80% of my patients complain of some degree of bloating as either their...
Chia seeds are everywhere. They seem to be one of the most popular superfoods of the moment and I have had loads of questions from my patients about how good they really are, and how to use them. So I thought this would be the perfect topic for a newsletter. I must...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a name for a group of conditions that does exactly as the name suggests- inflame the colon and the small intestines. Conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease fall into this category and can cause a range of symptoms...
Healthy Anzac biscuits- This recipe is a favourite of mine and just in time for Anzac day this year. These biscuits are dairy, wheat and sugar free!! Ingredients: 1 cup almond meal 1 cup oats 1 cup shredded coconut ¼ cup honey 1/8 cup of coconut sugar(or add a...