The Blues and Flu’s
Thanks to isolation, masks, and other Covid measures, the winters of 2020 and 2021 in my clinic were largely bereft of the usual coughs, colds, and flu. Bring on winter 2022, and i
Warts
What can you do about warts? Dear Worried Wart Horny papules are the bane of my existence. The weirdest remedies have worked. Taking your wart to a scary graveyard at midnight (don
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
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
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha Lipoic Acid may not be as well known as other antioxidants, but this is bound to change as medical research reveals the enormous benefits of this important nutrient. While it
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
Sinusitis
It is always difficult to ignore pain, and almost impossible to ignore when the pain is literally ‘in your face’. Which is why sinusitis is so horrible. The sinuses are hollow
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
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