Healthy sleep is so important to our wellbeing – it is the time when we rest and rejuvenate, let go of daily stress and prepare ourselves for the next day ahead. But we all struggle with sleep from time to time – whether it’s from stress,
There is an increasing awareness around the wide-ranging benefits of fish oil. Chances are, either you or someone close to you is taking a fish oil product. The therapeutic effects of fish oil are widely accepted by health and medical communities and it is readily available
A new year brings the promise of hope for positive change in our lives. so now is a good time to take action and get your body into gear with a healthy kick-start! New Year Resolutions Did you know that according to recent studies, more than half
In today’s modern world, detoxing is very important. Unfortunately, toxins are now part of our everyday environment. Fortunately for you, there are many health benefits associated with detoxification. It is important to seek advice from your Chinese Medicine Doctor or Naturopath so they can individualise
The immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection. A poor immune system may be acquired as a result of poor dietary and lifestyle choices, increased stress, nutrient deficiency and an imbalance of the digestive microbiome. Disease
Do you have pain or tension in your neck, shoulders, arms, hip or back? Perhaps along with this pain/tension you’ve also had difficulty getting a good night’s sleep lately or you’re experiencing more constipation or diarrhoea. The poor sleep and digestive disturbance may also be
Stress is experienced by everyone at one point or another, and it’s becoming increasingly prevalent in the modern world. The extent to which stress affects our mental and physical health is considerable and quite serious in some cases. High stress levels can directly cause or contribute
Learning how to manage stress in positive ways is critical as stress can be the root cause of a myriad of health conditions. Stress is common to all of us in some way, and it can be difficult to identify just how much stress we are really coping
Your body has five major channels of elimination which are responsible for clearing waste products out of the body: the skin; digestive system; lymphatic system; kidneys; and lungs. Congestion in any of these channels can result in other channels having to work harder to ensure adequate
Dr Clancy Street recently went to a ‘Fermenting Class’at Becs Table, held by the fabulous and very knowledgeable Christine Taranto. This is her take on the new super food for digestive health. Fermentation is the breakdown and conversion of carbohydrates (sugars), naturally occurring in fresh food,