Thrush
Tell me about it, girlfriend. Sprain an ankle, and you will be dripping in sympathy. But, when you’re writhing around the office with a bad case of thrush, the most they will off
Natural Therapies for Jet Lag
Australia lies in splendid geographical isolation. Unfortunately, this means a plane journey of between 8 and 24 hours if we want to travel overseas for holiday or work. Jet lag oc
Gone with the Wind
Is your tummy bloated? Is flatulence causing you concern? Yes and yes are the answers I commonly hear from patients. Even for the most ladylike among us, it is normal to pass 200-2
Cystitis
Having a quiet wee should be one of lifes simple pleasures. Cystitis shatters this pastoral scene. With visions of razor blades, hell-fire and multiple midnight journeys back and f
Evidence Based Complementary Medicine
”For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don’t believe, no proof is possible.“ – Stuart Chase No doubt Mr. Chase was referring to religious faith when h
Constipation
The occasional bout of constipation is part of life’s rich tapestry. More than now and then, however, can be a bit of a strain. Straining, going to the toilet less frequently, an
Childhood coughs
Coughs and colds affect everyone, young and old. But at least an adult can tell you what’s wrong. Young children just suffer, some more silently than others. Here are some natura
Five Ways to Avoid a Hangover
Natural Cures for Hangover Prevention Bah Humbug. The festive season is bad for business for us naturopaths. Who is going to make an appointment to see some pursed-lipped health nu
Stress and Cortisol
This article is a summary of a lecture Mim Beim gave to the AGM of the ATMS (Australian Traditional Medicine Society) in Sept 2005. Stress Although stress wasn’t identified until
Slip, slap…what? Is the sun really that bad for you?
Mim blogs on skin, sunlight and melanoma: can we trust the death rates around the world or should we give up our vampire looks for a bit more vitamin D? She shares a sunburn remedy