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Perimenopause

Perimenopause – a time of hormone fluctuation not unlike a second puberty! Perimenopause can be a challenging time – hot flushes, poor sleep, mood changes, anxiety, irritability, weight gain to name a few.  It has been described as a “second … Read More

top 10 tips to improve digestion

Have you ever wondered what happened to that delicious lunch you ate? Or have you considered how amazing your body is, that it is able to take the essential nutrients it needs from your lunch, digest it and absorb it into your blood stream and the cells throughout your body. AMAZING!

Constipated? 5 Top Tips to Get Things Moving

It is something people don’t like to talk about but getting things moving on a daily basis is essential to good digestive health and feeling good and is something that I often come across as a naturopath. If you are constipated and not going to the bathroom at least once a day then you are more than likely feeling bloated, sluggish, gassy and a bit toxic. This also has a knock-on affect to how your skin looks, your hormonal health, liver health and much more. So, what can you do about it?

How to manage and deal with stress

Everyone feels stressed at times, particularly so in the current Covid-19 environment where there are many unknowns and uncertainties. As a Naturopath I see first-hand the impact that stress can have on your general health and wellbeing, and the importance of trying to address this in order to prevent ongoing health issues. Even simple things such as eating well and exercising can make a big difference.