I think I have a food sensitivity? What are my options?
Do you wonder if your symptoms may be from a food sensitivity? Perhaps you have a strong feeling something you’re eating is affecting you, but you’re struggling to pinpoint exactly what? Symptoms of a food sensitivity can vary…
Sumac lamb chops with roasted cauliflower salad
Our sumac lamb chops with roasted cauliflower salad is a delicious, family-friendly recipe for any time of year. Whilst you can enjoy them year round, we think they’re perfect for popping on the BBQ on a summer evening.…
Mango and Passionfruit Smoothie – the ultimate taste of Summer!
I don’t know about you but mango just screams summer for me and we can’t go past a mango and passionfruit smoothie in our household. Each year as we anticipate their return, the kids and I can get…
Dairy-Free Peppermint Ice cream (with choc chips of course)
This dairy-free peppermint ice cream is a totally different take on the classic. Using avocado as the base, this recipe originally evolved years ago when I needed to make an ice cream for some friends with a range…
Simple Chickpea Crackers- Gluten, grain, dairy and egg free
I first created these chickpea crackers many years ago as I needed an allergy-friendly, gluten and dairy free cracker to serve at a birthday party. Due to the eclectic nature of our friends food sensitivities it also needed…
Why normal blood test results may not be normal
One of the most infuriating things clients often say they experience is being told their blood tests are all “normal”. This is particularly the case in my clients who are suffering from a range of symptoms affecting quality…
Gripe water – A Gentle, Traditional Remedy for Colic
Baby grimacing, colic Gripe water is a traditional remedy used to calm unsettled, colicky babies. It’s a blend of herbs known to have calming, antispasmodic effects on the digestive system and therefore is a useful formula that can…
Are you magnesium deficient?
A question I commonly get in clinic is should I be taking magnesium? Sounds like a simple enough answer, although it usually gets an “it depends” as an answer. Magnesium is a vital mineral involved in so many…
5 tips for childhood constipation
In my last post I chatted about how I approach constipation in my littlest patients. It’s usually a combination of specific probiotics and prebiotics, alongside gentle, non-habit forming laxatives, all the while addressing any underlying causes. Today I’ll…
A Naturopath’s approach to Thrush – Part 1
Thrush is a term often used by women, and commonly found preceding the words “bane of my life”. It’s a common condition (so common 40-75% of sexually active women have experienced it) whereby there is an overgrowth of…