Sleep – Medicine for the Mind
One in three Australians don’t sleep well. Poor sleep is associated with an increased risk of stroke, diabetes, obesity and car accidents1. It’s not just your physical h
Big Trouble over Little Mints
This week I had two patients complaining about bloating and diarrhoea after eating a couple of mints. They were surprised at the level of gastrointestinal drama and
A Bitter Pill
“A bitter pill to swallow” is a saying that must have had its origins in herbal medicine. Many herbal medicines are bitter, in fact, in the view of this grammatically flumm
5 Reasons Why Your Child is a Mouth Breather
5 Reasons Why Your Child is a Mouth Breather Noses are made for breathing; mouths are for eating, talking and laughing. Is it really a problem your child is a mouth breather
5 Reasons Why Your Child Needs To Close Their Mouth
‘Children should be seen and not heard’. Thankfully we are a few generations removed from this style of parenting, however, there are several good reasons why children should
Take a Tip from Popeye
Take a Tip from Popeye Being low in iron is common. In fact, world wide, iron deficiency is the most frequently diagnosed nutritional deficiency. Without iron, the body cannot ma
Ginger
In my 20’s, a trip to Chinatown was not complete without buying two things – a round ceramic jar, painted with cherry blossoms, containing sticky squares of ginger in s
Stress and the HSC
Stress not only affects adults, children and teenagers can also suffer it’s ill effects. Especially when studying for the dreaded HSC. One of the most stressful times in a
The Do’s and Don’ts of Dieting
Tips for a healthy start to the day. The Five Do’s and Don’ts of dieting. DO eat breakfast. It’s easy to lull yourself into a false sense of security that by missing b
10 Supplements for Women
If you have no worries, grow your own vegetables, live in a pollution-free environment, don’t drink alcohol, smoke, eat sugar or anything remotely bad, exercise regularly, and yo