The Neem tree (Azadirachia indica) is a member of the mahogany family, native to India and Burma. It is a close relative of Melia azedarach, usually called Cape lilac in Western Australia and White cedar elsewhere. Cape lilac is more cold tolerant than the...
Many of the products that we purchase for our home have been treated with flame-retardant chemicals. Flame retardants are used to prevent or slow the growth of fire within our homes and workplaces, and many governments still have regulations in place that...
Back to School & Work - Naturopath On-the-Go Super Lunch Ideas Preparing your food for each day ahead is one of the best ways to lead a healthy lifestyle, making sure that each of your meals incorporates all of the vital food groups - fruit and vegetables,...
With the heavy smoke haze that is circulating throughout our States, we need to be very cautious as the inhalation of smoke has the possibility of long-term damage to your Lungs. The smoke has in fact gone as far as New Zealand, where the citizens of that county...
How clean is your home? A recent article in a Sunday newspaper highlighted the areas of most concern for harbouring germs. Surprisingly, the main offenders weren’t where you may think. The Kitchen sponge/dishcloth is one of the dirtiest items in your home. This alone...
Everyday household products could be killing us. Air Fresheners - ethanol, phenol, xylene and other nerve deadening products: toxic to our organs. Pesticides for termites and ants - Chlorpyriphos, has been found in homes 10 years after exposure: affects the nervous...
This is identified by soft peeling skin between the toes, which can leave your feet clammy and smelly. It is caused by a fungal infection. Athlete’s Foot is highly infectious, so do not walk around bare foot, where other people are likely to tread .Public showers e.g....
Mothers Miracle – Thyme Head lice are a constant worry for the mothers of school age children. They can be constantly passed from one person to another, usually by direct contact. Sharing of combs, brushes, hats and pillows will also spread lice. Lice puncture the...
I have worked for 30 years as a Naturopath, and there are so many stories that come out of clinics. Some that are heartbreaking, some that make you laugh and others that can make you just wonder at the strength of the human spirit. Some of the patients that I have...
One day into my clinic came a little boy and his mother who was so sick. I was trying to treat her and Simon decided he was not getting enough attention and to change this situation he thought he would ignore every request that his mother made. He pulled books off...