By Corrin Ainley Naturopath ND, Nutritionist, Body Talk PractitionerAs a parent it can be heartbreaking to see your child or teen struggling with anxiety. In this article I share some effective and natural treatment options.Did you know?Teenagers and young adults are facing an epidemic of anxiety. From bullying to exam pressure, children can feel anxious […]
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By Rebecca Tanner Naturopath ND, Midwife, Acupuncurist, Natural Fertility SpecialistThe Chinese medicine concepts of Qi blood, yin and yang are really helpful to understanding hormones, menstrual cycles and for identifying the root of fertility issues. Ideally your menstrual cycle should be 28-30 days in length with good mid cycle fertile mucus, very little pain or discomfort or […]
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By Mike Reid Naturopath ND, Acupuncturist, Live Blood AnalysisAll true teas come from the plant Camellia sinensis. In Chinese medicine they are classified as bitter in flavour and cool in nature.There are six varieties of tea; White, Green, Yellow, Oolong, Red and Black which all have different concentrations of caffeine. Correspondingly, White has the least caffeine […]
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By Colaudia WarnerNaturopath ND, Bicom Bioresonance TherapistWith the colder months upon us it is particularly important to make sure we support our immune system. To do this a varied, mainly plant based and preferably organic diet is essential, and we are very lucky here with the sheer endless variety and freshness of available produce. A […]
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By Corrin Ainley Naturopath ND, Nutritionist, Body Talk PractitionerWhile we don’t yet know everything about COVID-19, we do know that nutrition plays a major role in influencing our immune defenses and susceptibility to infectious diseases.Although I’m a very optimistic person, there have been times where I felt stressed and frustrated. The good news is, most of […]
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A.M. CLEANSE : Benefits: Cleanse, Detoxify, Boost Immune System The perfect zesty start to your day and all natural flu killer for when you’re feeling under the weather. A.M CLEANSE kills two birds with one stone combining all the benefits of Bone Broth with traditional alkalising and immune boosting superfoods – lemon, ginger, organic apple […]
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By Corrin Ainley Naturopath ND, Nutritionist, Body Talk PractitionerAbout me… ‘As a Qualified Nutritionist and Naturopath specialising in children’s health for over 6 years, it has been rewarding and exciting to see children flourish at school, build friendships and have better health. It’s a true pleasure to support parents and see the positive changes it […]
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PREP TIME : 10 min COOK TIME : 35 min SERVES : 4ENERGY : 1948kj FAT TOTAL : 21g SATURATED FAT : 5g FIBRE : 11g PROTEIN : 18g CARBS (total) : 52gAll nutrition values are per serve2 bunches baby rainbow carrots, trimmed, scrubbed2 red capsicums, coarsely chopped1 red onion, cut into wedges2 tablespoons Extra […]
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By Metagenics Technical TeamMicrobiome 101‘Microbiome’ is a hot topic right now for anyone interested in health; but you may be wondering what exactly it is? You’ve potentially heard about the good bacteria living within your digestive system, and may have even thought about taking a probiotic to support them. Well it’s this internal community – […]
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By Mike ReidNaturopath ND, MSc AcupunctureIn Chinese Medicine, Blood is a vital substance. It nourishes and moistens the entire body, keeping your skin looking youthful, and muscles & joints agile. Blood also nourishes the mind and is considered the material basis for all our mental faculties (Shen). It ensures good sleep, a feeling of calmness, […]
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By Corrin Ainley Naturopath ND, Nutritionist, Body Talk PractitionerNow it’s back to school many children are still struggling to focus and stay on task in class. This can impact a child’s school experience, the family home and their confidence.As a parent it can be difficult knowing what to do, and if there’s a natural alternative […]
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By Maria MinielloJin Shin Jyutsu PractitionerEnergy is constantly spiraling through all of the layers in the body. Spiraling in and down from the outside-in, and then spiraling back up and out again from the inside-out.Energy never tires but we can impact that smooth transition with our daily lifestyle choices, which will impact on our core, […]
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By Jo BlomquistBowen TherapistThis condition can be extremely limiting and debilitating affecting your ability to participate in daily activities and if persistent, can lead to you feeling quite despondent and sad about the whole situation.If you have experienced or are experiencing this problem, you will be nodding your heads in agreement, and for those of […]
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By Maria MinielloJin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.” – John LubbockThe middle of summer can be a turning point for many.Those pre-Christmas stresses […]
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By Kim Scott NDNaturopath, Nutritionist, Western HerbalistAre you exhausted?Here’s how to stop feeling exhausted – the natural way.Exhaustion and lack of energy have three defining characteristics:1. Feelings of excessive fatigue and lack of energy2. Increasing irritability3. Feeling low in motivation, or ‘flat’Energy levels can fluctuate at the best of times – when we are exhausted […]
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By Corrin Ainley Naturopath ND, Nutritionist, Body Talk PractitionerEver noticed how your mood directs your food. Sometimes we find ourselves feeding our feelings rather than our bodies. Both psychological and physiological factors affect what we choose to put in our bodies, and dictate the relationship we have between food and emotions.The link between food and […]
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By Mike Reid Naturopath ND, MSc Acupuncture, Live Blood AnalysisI wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year.February 5 is the start of the Chinese Year of the Yin Earth Pig saying goodbye to the challenging energies in 2018 of The Year of the Yang Earth Dog. If the Dog year of 2018 was more […]
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Many of my clients who are new to acupuncture ask me if there is any difference between acupuncture and dry needling.Traditional Chinese Acupuncture is best known for pain management from registered acupuncturists. Moreover, as acupuncture is within the body of Chinese medicine it is internal medicine in nature and can treat a wide variety of […]
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Following my last article on how to choose the right diet, this month I’m discussing the Ketogenic approach. This low carbohydrate, high fat diet puts your body into a metabolic state called Ketosis, and when this happens your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy.Scientists have found Ketosis to be effective in the treatment […]
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Hormones can be delightful substances that give you energy and vitality. They can make you feel like a rock star – however when not in balance, they can make you feel like crap! Hormones have a powerful effect on how we feel, function and look – impacting on everything from your energy levels, quality of sleep, […]
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Every day you have a choice to create a state of health for your body – to contribute to your own well-being. Naturally we are drawn to a way of life that promotes health – however some of us do well with a little bit of extra care or even a bit of extra inspiration […]
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