A pretty potion….. Dream on.
The velvet orange petals, and feathery foliage of the Californian poppy (Eschscholzia californica) are not only highly prized by garden lovers. This poppy is also beloved by herbalists to…
Belly Best, Belly How
It may seem like an odd question, but, how do you breathe? Do you breathe only through your nose, or do you mouth breathe? Does your chest rise and…
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 health at…
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 discomfort that…
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…
It’s Raining, it’s Pouring – 5 Tips to Stop Snoring
Does your snoring raise the roof? sound like a freight train?, or is it loud enough to wake the dead? Perhaps it’s your beloved bed partner, not you,…
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…
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 close their mouths,…
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 make…
