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Collagen Supplements: Hype or Reality? Are They Worth Taking?
Naturopathic Doctor, Clinical Herbalist, Iridologist and Best-Selling Author Almost everyone you meet today is taking some form of collagen supplement. But why is collagen so popular, and does this miracle substance deliver on its claims? To fully understand the benefits of collagen and which ...
PERI-MENOPAUSE – Master the Transition
Naturopathic Doctor, Clinical Herbalist, Iridologist, Best-Selling Author As you reach your thirties, it is not unusual to hear your friends talking about gaining weight suddenly, waking in the night in a hot sweat, and even experiencing episodes of feeling crazy. You may begin to wonder what per...
The UNTAPPED POTENTIAL of the VAGUS NERVE
Naturopathic Doctor, Clinical Herbalist, Iridologist, Author The vagus nerve, the tenth and longest cranial nerve, plays a crucial role in the complex functioning of our nervous system. This mysterious nerve impacts several vital bodily functions, including digestion, heart rate, mood and stre...
Naturopathic Doctor, Clinical Herbalist, Iridologist, Author and Lecturer The notion of harboring a parasite or protozoa within my body often brings a sense of discomfort. I have spent several years living in Southeast Asia and encountered my fair share of these organisms. Indulging in underco...
BLOAT-FREE- A naturopath's guide to kicking the belly bloat for good
Naturopathic Doctor, Master Herbalist, Iridologist, Author, Holistic Healer There is nothing worse than slipping into a gorgeous dress only to feel your belly bulge, shattering your dreams of looking fabulous. This swelling in the stomach can stem from several factors, such as dietary choices,...
Leaky Gut Syndrome – The Culprit Behind Many Health Issues
Naturopathic Doctor, Clinical Herbalist, Iridologist, Author Leaky Gut Syndrome is one of the most under-recognized yet common gut issues I encounter in clinical practice. For years, the medical community dismissed this condition as a mere theory, but recent advancements in gut function testing...
Constipation: Causes and Natural Solutions
Constipation occurs when waste moves too slowly through the large bowel. While occasional constipation isn't unusual, when it becomes a regular issue, it can have serious health consequences. Ideally, bowel movements should occur every 12 to 14 hours, not just a few times a week. Chronic constipa...
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals or EDC's
Some of the most dangerous toxins found in the world today are ‘endocrine disrupting chemicals’ or EDC’s. These toxins can mimic and fool our body’s hormones leading to a disruption in the body’s endocrine system. There are thought to be at least 800 of these chemicals with the most common being ...
When most of us hear the word anaemia, we think of iron deficiency. This is partly true as a common form of anaemia is known as iron deficiency anaemia, however anaemia means low oxygen levels in the blood due to either a low number of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia) or low haemoglobin in ...
At different times in our lives, we may all be affected by sleeplessness. As a child, I can remember being excited by a special event like Christmas or a birthday and the excitement was so overwhelming I tossed and turned all night in anticipation. As I grew up, this occurred occasionally i...