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In today’s society, where stress and anxiety are on the increase and western diets are skewed towards inflammatory omega 6 fats, it is not surprising to see the incidence of chronic pain disorders on the rise. Chronic pain has many causes, from musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, reproductive […]

For many couples, the dream of falling pregnant and then 40 weeks later delivering a healthy bundle of joy, can be a heart breaking struggle with 1 in 6 couples in Australian experiencing sub fertility. Attention is often focussed on the health and fertility of the female partner, but it […]

There is an interdependent relationship between the health of the oral tissues and the rest of the body. For example compromised nutritional status (through low nutrient intake or gastrointestinal tract disease) can play a contributing factor in periodontitis, poor healing response to surgical procedures or recurrent oral disease. A Naturopath […]

To understand why we need antioxidants, it is first important to explain what is a free radical. A free radical is a chemically active, unstable atom, that contains unpaired electrons, that can travel around the body looking for tissue to attach to. This process results in damaged, oxidised cells which […]

With so many different brands on the market, how to chose the fish oil supplement that is right for you ? Consider the following – 1. The label should identify the type of fish used.  Prefer small fish such as mackerel, sardines and anchovies that have been harvested from sustainable, […]