A rose is not always a rose!
Many of my lovely patients avoid fructose for improved gut health. The main culprits are apples, pears, melons, pawpaw, dried fruit, honey, wheat, garlic, onions, green beans and asparagus.
Continue Reading →Immunity
A pre-emptive strike is best! What can we do to ensure our immune system is in tip-top condition?
Continue Reading →Consultations and supplements
Just some basic housekeeping to address concerns during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Yes, I am still practising, my immune system is pretty robust! And of course all distancing and correct hygiene measures are in place to protect my most valuable clients. So I am still at the clinic Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays.
Continue Reading →During these uncertain and unsettling times…
During these uncertain and unsettling times, we need to take control and manage all those things which will improve the health and happiness of all.
Continue Reading →The consequence of kind-heartedness
Given the current fragility of our beautiful nation and the subsequent sense of unease, what can we do on a micro level to help soothe the disquiet?
Continue Reading →The great gluten-free bake-off!
A gluten free diet is gaining popularity, even with those who don’t have coeliac disease, Many feel the health benefits whether it is a more comfortable gut, less bloating and pain, an improvement in hay fever and sinus symptoms, less mucous, and the amelioration in severity of some chronic skin conditions, not to mention clearer, brighter eyes.
Continue Reading →The iron block!
I recently saw a delightful patient who had been prescribed 300 mg of iron daily by her doctor, yet her serum iron levels were not increasing. Why?
Continue Reading →Manuka honey and cystic fibrosis
The antimicrobial effects of Manuka honey can inhibit bacteria involved in cystic fibrosis pulmonary infections.
Continue Reading →Choline for the liver, brain and foetal development
Choline is a key nutrient involved in methylation, a process important for healthy cell function, fat metabolism, gene expression, foetal brain development and detoxification.
Continue Reading →Herbs to the rescue for heavy periods
Monthly menstrual visits should never arrive with a code red warning of heavy bleeding. New research involving 102 patients investigated the use of Boswellia and ginger (both two very strong anti-inflammatory herbs) for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.
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