Natural skin care
Skin care is a multimillion dollar industry but with so many products available it is hard to know what is best for you. Often the simplest products are the best for us to use. Have you ever taken the time to read over the ingredients list of your beauty products?...
Could leptin resistance be causing your weight gain?
Could the hormone leptin be making you gain weight? You may have ‘leptin resistance’ Symptoms of leptin resistance include: Easy weight gain or difficulty maintaining your weight Not feeling full after eating Overeating or binge eating Wanting to snack after dinner or...
Gluten free and sugar free chocolate cake
This is a recipe I have been playing around with and I finally think I got it right! I have been combining the elements of a few different recipes and love what I have come up with. This chocolate cake is soft and fluffy and not too sweet. It is gluten free and sugar...
Naturopathic treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a nasty digestive disease that I see often in my clinic and with some guidance, dietary changes and supplementation we are able to manage the condition with good success. This condition is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that leads to...
Home remedies for the common cold and flu
It seems that as soon as the temperature drops, my clinic is flooded with patients who have colds, flus, chest infections, sore throats and sinus problems. While researchers are yet to understand why we are more prone to ‘colds’ when the weather is cooler, we cannot...
The pro’s and con’s of coffee
The ritual of drinking coffee is one I very much enjoy and a constant battle I face as I would like to quit coffee altogether. You could say that I wrote this article as a way to prove to myself that a coffee a day is ok for our health... which is the most I would...