Varicose Veins are an uncomfortable condition that effects both men and women. I have seen several patients recently who are suffering from this, so I thought I’d use this week’s blog to highlight exactly what varicose veins are, and how we can treat them. Varicose veins are caused when blood flow is restricted or sent…
This week I’d love to shine the spotlight on one of my favourite liquid herbal extracts – the Herbs Online Shop ADHD Liquid Herbal Extract. I have many patients and friends who either have or know of, a child that is working through the effects of ADHD. In fact, ADHD is a condition that many…
This week I would like to highlight a liquid herbal extract which is always a best seller via the Herbs Online Shop website. With obesity being one of the main causes of heart disease, joint pain, inflammation and an endless list of other concerns, I value health products that can really make a difference in…
A good night of sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your physical (and mental) health. Unfortunately, a lot of my patients struggle to get the quality of sleep their body so desperately needs. There are several factors that influence our sleep, including our stress levels and our pre-bed rituals. …
Vegetables are a vital component to a balanced, healthy, and nutrient-dense diet. Without vegetables we can easily become deficient in vitamins and fibre, which can leave us feeling bloated, fatigued and often depressed. For our bodies to fully thrive it is essential we are providing them with the right nutrients and supplementing for any lingering…
Omega-3 is a popular supplement at www.herbsonelineshop.combecause of its versatile benefits. An essential fatty acid, Omega-3 (also known as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid) is used in the body to lower the heart rate and improve blood vessel function, therefore reducing the risks of blood clotting. Omega-3’s work to cut down the amount of fat stored in…
It is very common for a new client to come to me with concerns of anxiety, stress and food intolerances. For issues like these (and many others) the gut is the first place to start in order to heal. Our gut is directly linked to our brain through millions of neurotransmitters and nerves and for…
Another busy week this week and after a few patients have expressed an increase in stress due to being back at work, I thought I’d use this week’s blog to discuss how Naturopathy can help reduce stress. Firstly, let’s start with WHY you may be stressed. If you can eliminate the major contributor to stress…
Detoxing is a powerful way to reset your body, spirit and mind. When I recommend a patient undergo a period of detoxification, it always includes a phase where we focus on the spirit and mind too. In addition to some wonderful detoxing herbs like my Burdock Liquid Herbal Extract, I recommend incorporating some of the…
Now that the New Year is well and truly here, I’ve found a few clients still dealing with hangovers! Hangovers are a result of the body dealing with an influx of toxins from alcohol and the resulting dehydration that comes from having one too many! When we drink, it’s important to increase our fluid levels…
