Medicinal Cannabis: A Potential Ally in Managing MCAS, Allergies, Hormonal Disruption, and Menstrual Issues by Renee Dyson-Holland
MEDICINAL CANNABIS: A POTENTIAL ALLY IN MANAGING MCAS, ALLERGIES, HORMONAL DISRUPTION, AND MENSTRUAL ISSUES with Renee Dyson-Holland Medicinal cannabis, often referred to as medical marijuana, is gaining recognition for its therapeutic potential in addressing a range of health conditions. Among these conditions are Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), allergies, hormonal disruptions, and menstrual issues. In […]
Women’s Health Week 2018 by Emma McLaughlin
Written by Emma McLaughlin, Integrative Naturopath The 3rd to 7th September is Women’s Health Week and raising awareness with women that health is an important priority in life and moving it from the bottom of your to-do-list to the top is definitely a wise move to make. 80% of people who seek naturopathic support for their […]
How adrenal stress can impact thyroid function by Alexandra Preston and Reine DuBois
Written by Alexandra Preston and Reine DuBois. Featuring Kristin Zanotti and Phil Baxter. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of our throats. It contributes to a wide range of physical and mental processes, including weight control, mood, cognition, and menstruation. The Australian Thyroid Foundation lists the causes of […]
Heavy Metal Toxicity: An Emerging Health Threat by Emily Holler
By Emily Holler Heavy metals are naturally found in nature, but if they build up too much in our body they can become toxic and inflammatory. Modern industrial practices have increased heavy metals in our environment over the past one hundred years and our exposure has increased exponentially. A prime example is lead based paint, […]
Weight Management and the Role of Leptin by Emily Holler
By Emily Holler If you’re concerned about your weight and considering dieting as an option, the bleak reality is that most people who diet and lose weight end up regaining the weight within 12 months. Sadly we live in a society that regards slender, perfectly sculpted bodies as vastly more attractive than all the […]
Postnatal Depletion and the Path to Recovery by Emily Holler
Featuring An Interview with Dr Oscar Serrallach MBChB, FRACGP By Emily Holler, Mother and Wellness Blogger Having a baby is widely celebrated as one of the most magical times in a woman’s life. And indeed it can be. But as many of us know all too well, new motherhood is often far from idyllic. Pregnancy […]