Winter, Bring it On
“Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides” Lao Tzu I didn’t know it was possible to mourn a garden. Even so, I am. My heart h
Weight loss
The metabolic rate governs how quickly the body burns calories for energy. If you are interested in weight loss, you are interested in procuring a speedy metabolic rate. We all kno
Natural Remedies in COVID Times
The COVID-19 virus is 1,000 times more virulent than the 2003 SARS virus. That virus affected around 8,000 people whereas COVID-19 has already infected over 500,000 folk and c
Could it be Health Anxiety?
You can feel anxious about all sorts of things… your finances, relationships, climate change, exams or your health. It’s normal to notice changes in your body. For instance a s
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
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
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
