Have you suddenly started feeling anxious for no apparent reason? Perhaps you find yourself worrying about things that never used to bother you, waking in the early hours with a racing mind, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday situations. If you’re in your 40s or early 50s, these feelings could be connected to perimenopause. We often … Read more
Why am I still getting acne as an adult? You thought you’d left acne behind in your teenage years, but here you are, still dealing with breakouts, stubborn spots, painful blemishes or acne that seems to appear out of nowhere. Adult acne is frustrating, and it can affect much more than your appearance, it can … Read more
As we move into the colder winter months our body starts to goes through an adaptation process to help us cope with the changing seasons, but many people suffer with poor adaptation for various reasons which leaves them vulnerable to picking up all the bugs and viruses in the environment. Many find this is a … Read more
Do you constantly clear your throat, struggle with a persistent cough, wake up with a hoarse voice or feel as though there is a lump in your throat? Perhaps you have tried various remedies, yet the symptoms keep returning. And strangely, you may not experience the feeling of heartburn at all. If this sounds familiar, … Read more
Do you feel as though you’re constantly battling another urinary tract infection (UTI)? Perhaps the burning, urgency and discomfort disappear after treatment, only to return a few weeks or months later. Recurrent UTIs can be frustrating, exhausting and disruptive to everyday life, leaving you wondering why they keep happening and whether there is anything you … Read more
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can be painful, persistent and incredibly frustrating to live with. It can involve recurrent lumps, abscesses, drainage, scarring and inflammation, often around the armpits, groin, buttocks, breasts and other areas where skin rubs together. For many people, HS isn’t simply a skin problem. It can … Read more
Nutrition & Herbal Medicine for Period Pain Period pain, also known as dysmenorrhoea, is extremely common. For some people, however, cramps can be much more than a mild monthly inconvenience. Pain can interfere with work, exercise, sleep and everyday life. While painkillers and other medical treatments can be helpful, nutrition, herbal medicine and lifestyle may … Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), it’s a complex hormonal and metabolic condition that can affect menstrual cycles, ovulation, skin, hair growth, fertility, blood sugar regulation, mood and energy. While there is no single diet or herbal remedy that “cures” PMOS, nutrition and carefully selected herbal medicine can … Read more
Written by Tina Prajapat, Nutritionist, Herbalist and Naturopath When we think of the word inflammation we automatically think it’s bad but it’s actually a natural and essential process that’s part of the body’s healing and repair mechanism, the problem is when inflammation becomes chronic and remains switched on in the background contributing to a broad … Read more
Naturopathic Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Endobiogenic Medicine all have one thing in common when treating disease – they focus on treating the terrain instead of focussing on just the symptoms and disease which is what allopathic medicine does. The terrain is the internal environment within the body – the conditions … Read more
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