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Your gut isn’t just where digestion happens. It’s the core of your overall health. From immune function and mood to metabolism and even hormone balance, your gut does a lot more than you probably think. Supporting your gut means supporting your entire body, and one of the best ways to do that is by nurturing the healthy bacteria that live …
You’re exercising regularly. Eating cleaner than ever. Cutting back on sugar, processed food, even those cheeky Friday night wines. You feel like you’re doing all the right things, and yet, the scale won’t budge. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. This is one of the most common frustrations I hear in clinic. Despite best efforts, many people find themselves stuck in …
What really happens when you stop eating sugar, especially the added sugar hiding in so many everyday foods? As a naturopath, I’ve seen firsthand how reducing added sugar intake can completely transform a person’s energy, mood, and overall health. Most people don’t realise how much sugar consumption is creeping into their daily routine, from sugar-sweetened beverages to cereals, sauces, and …
Water is far more than just a thirst quencher, it’s the quiet hero behind some of your body’s most vital processes. As a naturopath, I’ve seen firsthand how simply drinking enough water can turn around sluggish digestion, soothe irritated skin, and restore a sense of vitality that many don’t even realise they’ve been missing. But hydration isn’t just about guzzling …
Inflammation is a natural immune response to injury, infection, or harmful substances. While short-term (acute) inflammation is necessary for healing, long-term (chronic) inflammation can contribute to serious health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and certain cancers. The good news… Your diet can help. Eating a healthy diet of the right foods can reduce inflammation, support your overall health and …
The shape of your stool can reveal important clues about whether you have a healthy gut. It’s a reflection of the food you eat and how much water you drink. Even your stress levels can affect the way your stool looks. What comes out of you tells you a lot about what’s going on inside you. The shape of healthy …
If there’s one thing we see time and again in clinic, it’s this: when your digestion is off, everything feels off. Because if your gut’s not happy, you’re not happy. So, if you feel bloated, sluggish or foggy after meals? Or you’re frustrated by constantly feeling “blah” despite eating well? This is usually the sign that your digestive health is …
Hormones are the body’s internal messengers, quietly directing a wide range of essential functions, from mood and energy to skin, appetite, sleep, metabolism, and reproduction. When they’re in balance, you feel focused, calm, and energised. But when even one hormone is out of sync, it can trigger a domino effect leaving you tired, foggy, moody, or struggling with weight, sleep, …
When it comes to acne, hormones play a role, however, they aren’t the only cause of acne vulgaris. The gut microbiome is a major contributor to skin inflammation. The most popular gut supplements on the market for acne prone skin are probiotics. Probiotics help the good bacteria in the the gut microbiome thrive and improve skin barrier function. Probiotic supplements …
Hormonal acne (acne vulgaris) has become increasingly common and typically appears as deep, painful cysts along the jawline and chin, but it can also be on the cheeks, forehead, shoulders, chest and back. Conventional treatments like the birth control pill, oral antibiotics and Accutane offer temporary relief however, they’re not permanent treatments because they fail to correct root causes, consequently …
Testing your gut health is crucial for maintaining overall well-being, The gut plays a vital role in digestion, immunity, and even mental health. A healthy gut supports the absorption of nutrients, protects against harmful bacteria, and influences your mood and energy levels. In this article, we’ll explore various methods for assessing gut health, lifestyle changes and diet requirements. We’ll also …
Our gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria that play a crucial role in regulating many aspects of our health. It’s the foundation of our well-being, influencing everything from digestion to mental health. According to the National Library of Medicine, a healthy gut microbiome is essential for proper digestion, immune function, and mental health. However, poor diet, stress, or medication …
Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced and secreted by many glands in the body. They help to regulate physiological processes such as metabolism, the reproductive system, growth and skin. Hormones influence the skin by controlling things like oil production, inflammation and collagen production. The different hormones that regulate the impact on skin health include: High androgens: An increase in …
There is a strong link between stress and the body’s adaptation to hormone production due to stress. Stress triggers a cascade of hormonal changes in the body, primarily through the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which leads to the release of stress hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These hormones are crucial for the “fight-or-flight” response. Prolonged stress creates …
Digestive health is crucial to your overall well-being, as it plays a key role in nutrient absorption, waste elimination, and immune function. As naturopaths, we believe that health issues can be traced back to imbalances in the gut. The gut is home to a complex ecosystem of microorganisms that influence not only digestion but also hormone regulation, immune health, and …
