Testing Your Stool – Why Do Naturopaths Do It?

Testing Your Stool – Why Do Naturopaths Do It?

Why do Naturopaths (and Nutritionists) like Testing Your Stool? It seems a rather unlikely thing to ask someone if they would collect a sample of their stool (sometimes several samples) and send it to a laboratory for testing. (Welcome to my world!) However, there are...
4 Proven Principals for Digestive Health

4 Proven Principals for Digestive Health

What are the main Principals for Digestive Health and how can we achieve it. I love the saying “The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” ― Ann Wigmore… and never a truer word was spoken, but...
Hair, Skin, Nails and Knees 

Hair, Skin, Nails and Knees 

Hair, Skin, Nails and Knees  We all know menopause can alter our moods, weight and sleep, but one of the things we tend to sweep under the rug is menopauses’ impact on our appearance. With growing stress, increasing age and hormonal fluctuations, women often find that...
Why can’t I get a good night’s sleep

Why can’t I get a good night’s sleep

There are many things that can make it difficult to get to sleep and stay asleep or have a good night’s sleep and wake refreshed. Here are some different areas that may contribute to your insomnia and also as many solutions to remedy the problem and get your good...
Vitamin D & Sun – how much is enough?

Vitamin D & Sun – how much is enough?

Sunlight contains ultraviolet radiation: ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) acts on the epidermis of the skin and causes erythema (reddening). When ultraviolet radiation interacts with 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin, vitamin D is produced. Things that can affect this...
Which Diet is Right for Me?

Which Diet is Right for Me?

Moderation is a wise approach. A balanced and healthy diet accommodates most foods and drinks, as long as moderation directs your wise choices. The Mediterranean Diet is grounded on the principles of enjoyment and pleasure. Foods, drinks and meals are best eaten with...