What is naturopathy?
A history and guide to naturopathic medicine in Australia. Naturopathy endeavours to find out and treat the underlying cause of an illness, not just the symptoms. Naturopathic medi
3 Tips to Reduce Mask Anxiety
As a Naturopath and Breathing Coach, every few days during the lockdown, I receive a call, text or email from someone who finds wearing a face mask unbearable. They feel anxious
Dieting. The Agony and the Irony.
Our society is obsessed with weight and dieting. Each year, the diet industry rakes in over 100 billion dollars, and by the age of 45, the average woman has been on 61 diets.
Have you wondered about how you breathe during your day?
Mim recently had the pleasure of talking to Jacqui Fahey, Head of Education at vital.ly on the Common Ground, podcast series. Join Mim and Jacqui discussing new research and intere
Acid or Alkaline?
For decades natural health practitioners have recommended a diet that ‘alkalises’ the body. Basically the premise is that many diseases including cancer, osteoporosis, rheumato
Digestivo – Herbal Tea for Sore Tummies
Do you suffer from bloating, flatulence, heartburn, reflux or perhaps IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)? If so, drinking a cup of settling tummy tea will relieve your symptoms. Trad
We are what we think
The influence our thoughts and emotions have on our health is now scientifically proven and Josephine Formosa explores this area. You’ve probably heard the saying, ‘You are wha
Waving not Drowning – Negative Emotions, Stress and Weight Gain
A warning to do something to ease your pain and lower the stress in your life, before you get sick. We have had so much rain lately, I’m sure I saw webbing starting to grow betwe
Water – Too Much?
How much water should we drink? Health and beauty magazines tell us to drink plenty of water so that our complexion will glow like Isabella Rossellini, our figures will ungrow to b
Yoga and Mindful Eating
Regular Yoga Practice is Associated with Mindful Eating Regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread in normal-weight people and may promote weight loss in those who ar