Blog News
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Setting Up for School Success: Naturopathic Tips for Children and Teens
As the new school year approaches, parents and caregivers often find themselves navigating the excitement and challenges of preparing their child/children for success both in and out of the classroom. Prioritising your child’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being lays the foundation for a thriving school year. From nutrition and sleep to managing stress and supporting their gut health, there are simple yet effective naturopathic strategies that can help your children feel energised, focused, and ready to take on the year ahead.
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Why test your Gut Microbiome? Unlocking the secrets of your gut health
Did you know that your gut microbiome plays a crucial role in your overall health and well-being? That's right! Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that impact everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immune function and mood regulation.
Gut microbiome testing is one test that I love to prescribe for my clients, especially if they have been searching (Dr Google) or working with other health professionals for answers and not getting to the bottom of their health issues.
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Understanding Histamine: Impact on your immune system, skin, gut health and why it flares up more during perimenopause
Histamine is a chemical substance that is both a neurotransmitter and a hormone. It is a mediator of wakefulness, alertness, reaction times, sleep cycles, memory, stress, sexual function and digestion. Histamine is a natural compound that plays a significant role in our immune system, skin health, and gut functions. It is produced by Mast Cells and are involved in nerve transmissions and immune response regulation. -
What is Coeliac Disease and how can Naturopathy help you?
The common symptoms of Coeliac Disease are - bloating, tummy pain, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, fatty stools. These symptoms are very similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and having a diagnosis is essential so that you are aware of why you are having these symptoms and getting the correct treatment for your digestive issues.
