Collagen seems to have achieved quite a following this year! Great for skin hydration, skin repair and regeneration, scar prevention (e.g., post-procedure, acne) and protects from free radical damage. It also helps with the dreaded cellulite! But not all collagen products are equally as effective. Hydrolysed collagen (HC) which provides hyaluronic acid, has been shown […]
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Most women going through menopause will experience, to differing degrees of bothersomeness, hot flushes and night sweats. Many women also have mood changes, weight gain and a sense of not being so mentally sharp. There are many herbal remedies to assist with the above which I have previously discussed. Herbs such as Dong Quai, Black […]
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As many of you know, I am a little obsessed with counting how many kelpies, whippets, greyhounds, tabby cats, wattlebirds, magpies…the list is endless…that I see on my morning walks. Such a huge motivation to get outside and start searching…amazing how the kilometres add up and time whizzes by when observing our furry and feathered […]
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We all know that giving is far more rewarding than receiving. Small gestures can make a big difference to someone’s day. A few weeks ago, after returning from the clinic there was a beautiful bowl of freshly cut gardenias on my doorstep. My thoughtful next-door neighbour had left them for me. No particular reason other […]
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Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. It is a result of a decrease in melanin production typically due to a tissue-specific autoimmune process. The patches may grow or remain constant in size. Patches often occur symmetrically across both sides on the body. Occasional […]
Continue Reading →I have written extensively over the years about the importance of magnesium, in fact you are all probably moaning, “Oh no, she’s on the magnesium band-wagon again!” But hold your horses! Yes, okay we all know magnesium is crucial for energy production, sound nervous system, relaxed muscular contraction, helps prevent migraines and headaches, helps with […]
Continue Reading →Sadly, many men of a certain age will experience symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, getting up at the night for the toilet and urinary incontinence. These symptoms are often attributed to an enlarged prostate. However, research shows that almost 50% of cases may be due to bladder issues including an overactive bladder. Let’s have […]
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Yes, off I go! Back to my beloved France, it’s been a long time between goats cheeses! My last day of practice will be Saturday 13 May, returning to the clinic Wednesday 4 October 2023. If you need a top up of herbs or supplements before I go, please let me know well before 13 […]
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I recall when I moved to the west over twenty years ago, wondering whether I had made the right decision. East to west…was it going to be fine? Later in the day of my big move, I heard the endearing sound of Green Sleeves emanating from a Mr Whippy van further down the street. Aha! […]
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Let’s try to be kinder to animals this year… cows, pigs, chickens, lambs. I could go on… they all have a right to life. Why not make a concerted effort to consume less of these worthy creatures. Better for the environment, our consciences and our health. The abundance of vegetables available to us in Australia […]
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