Category: Health

From looking at US farm practices, we know that antibiotics are harmful to young animals. They alter the gut microbiome and cause genetic changes that lead to faster growth. Do….

It has been a cold Autumn in Melbourne thus far, and upper respiratory infections are returning. I usually recommend preparing a little natural remedies cabinet at this time of year….

Iron deficiency is a common problem in Australia, even though there is a lot of food and calories. A low iron intake most often causes iron deficiency. However, some individuals….

Both children and adults are very susceptible to iron deficiency. Recently, I discussed how to improve iron status. A new study on iron-deficient rats revealed that prebiotics could increase iron….

Proton-pump inhibitors (also known as ‘PPIs’ and ‘acid blockers) are one of my least favorite medicines. They are used by more people than they should, and I often see them…..

Many of my patients have come to me recently with serious gastrointestinal problems. They’ve been prescribed Do Terra essential oils by physios and chiropractors. Poor patients believed that the oils….

Many people might be worried about the Coles blanket-bagged-salad recall due to the Victoria salmonella outbreak. These are three natural ways to prevent salmonella poisoning and protect your family. Your….

We have learned that insulin resistance, type two diabetes, and metabolic syndrome are not just genetics. Numerous studies have examined the role of gut microbiota in insulin resistance and non-alcoholic….

When working with my patients on their digestive health, one of the biggest challenges is switching from a low-carbohydrate, no-grain diet to a balanced diet that includes whole grains, pulses,….

Oestrogen, progesterone and progesterone work together to maintain hormonal balance within the body. These hormones are usually balanced and help keep women healthy, strong and fertile. This balance is constantly….