What we ‘older’ humans forget is, the innocence and clarity babies and children hold. They are can be extremely sensitive to energy, emotions, and other every day happenings going on around them, but mostly in the lives of their parents. Little ones can pick up on anything and sometimes you …

This pimped up winter bolognese-style sauce is filled with grounding winter vegetables that are both hearty and filled with nutrients that will aid your immune system, circulation and gut health. You can serve it over gluten free pasta, zucchini or sweet potato noodles, “slim” noodles (made from konjac root) or …

There are so many things to love about winter – big cosy coats, hot chocolates and warming nourishing soups to name a few. But one thing we all find challenging is the tendency to add on a little extra padding during the colder months (and I’m not just talking about …

Melbourne’s temperatures ranging from one to thirteen degrees max, shorter days, icicles on the car windows, yes winter is definitely here! The motivate to get up and moving is so hard when it’s so cosy under the warm doona, let alone do a F45 class at 5.30am. Winter can also …

Almost EVERYONE has been sick this winter, and we’re not even half way! With the over-stimulated and busy lives we all seem to lead, and countless bugs around, you need to supercharge your immune system and build up energy to prevent getting run down and ward off nasty colds and …

Our acupuncturists Chantel shares her top 5 quick tips for staying strong, healthy and warm this cold Melbourne Winter!     #1 In winter, meals should be nutritious and warming, lots of stews and soups # 2 A small amount of spirits or wine is good to warm the system up, …

I am often asked by clients if there really is a need for us to detox on a regular basis. I always answer this question with a big resounding yes! Naturopathic concepts of internal cleansing have been around for a long time and concepts of cleaning and detoxification have formed …

Considering IVF, or know someone who is? Research has shown that acupuncture can increase the chances of a successful pregnancy by 40 to 60 per cent. While acupuncture and herbs have been used to treat women’s health for centuries, techniques and new treatment principles have been developed specifically to work …

We all understand the need and benefits of having a nutritious diet for ourselves and are keen to give our children the best start in life. Unfortunately, between conflicting research – think about the debate on red meat, diet fads that become nutrition urban myths; such as fruit is too …

As we move through autumn to winter, the deciduous trees start to lose their leaves and flowers fall to the ground…sinus sufferers may feel the affects. Whether you have chronic or acute sinus or allergic rhinitis (hayfever) there is an easy solution I highly encourage…saline solution! Now I’m not going …