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15
JUL
2021
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Mid-winter selfcare

You don’t need to be locked down to feel locked in at this time of year! Here’s a few health and lifestyle tips for a healthier winter. Keep taking Vitamin D. With shorter days and minimal sun on our skin, this nutrient provides essential immune support. Remember caffeine can...
18
MAY
2021

May update: acceptance

Seasonal health Autumn has settled in. Traditionally this heralds the beginning of the cold and flu season. The 2020 season was historically low, due to the preventative powers of social distancing, hand washing and mask wearing. We stayed at home, avoiding the commute to work...
11
JUN
2019
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All you need for a healthy winter

Welcome to winter The days are shorter, and frequently cold and wet as well. For most of us, the weather can also impact our body, mind and spirit. Naturopaths prefer to work in harmony with nature, rather than against it. In winter that means, eating warmer foods, finding ways...
07
SEP
2018
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Spring fever and seasonal jet lag

If you’re feeling a surge in energy with the coming of spring, you’re not alone. Our body is conditioned to react to the subtle increase in daylight at this time of year. For some people this makes us feel quite elated. For others, it’s more akin to jet lag. Much of this...
09
APR
2018
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Vitamin D deficiencies that have nothing to do with sunlight

How well do you absorb vitamin D? As the days get shorter, many of us start taking Vitamin D. But some people’s levels remain low despite diligently taking supplements. When tested, up to 58% of Australians are found to be deficient in vitamin D. This estimate doesn’t take into...
09
APR
2018
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Why your vitamin D is low

As the days get shorter, many of us start taking vitamin D. But some people’s levels remain low despite diligently taking supplements. The vitamin we can make from sunshine shouldn’t be epidemically low in countries like Australia, but close to two thirds of adults who have been...
08
APR
2016

Recipe: Miso “butter”

There is increasing evidence* that adding a bit off fat to your vegetables can aid the absorption of some nutrients. A dab of miso butter is a delicious way to maximise flavour and bioavailability. If you have a dairy intolerance or don’t eat dairy products choose your favourite...
06
APR
2016

Autumn immune boosters

Have you noticed a change in the seasons? While Melbourne may at times have “four seasons in one day”, unlike other parts of this continent our climate does fall into distinctive quarters. Despite the variations in temperature and some light, many of us approach our health...
21
SEP
2015

Health Q&A Monday – sleepless in menopause-land

This week Helen asks: ”Why do I wake up at 4 am?? (She also added that she is menopausal, exercise sometimes helps and it’s not always related to stress)” View on Youtube. Resoucres Cat waking you up? Medweb has some suggestions on how to change this. How caffeine impact...
24
AUG
2015

Health Q&A – psoriasis

This week Catherine asks: ”I’ve recently developed psoriasis on my elbows and knees. Are there any herbal creams that can help it go away?” ? Resources Anti-inflammatory foods. Tips to reduce stress. How much Vitamin D do you need?   Health Q & A Monday ran for over 30...
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