People with hay fever and skin allergies are more likely to develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found that IBS is twice as likely to affect those with hay fever, and four times as likely to appear in people with allergic skin conditions.

I’m not surprised. Allergies can cause all sorts of digestive, gut and bowel problems, which, aside from causing great discomfort and distress, can also lead to significant nutrient deficiencies.

On the other hand, gut problems can lead to allergies. For instance,…

Are you are one of those people who has at some point decided to make a change to your life that you knew was good for you and then abandoned it once it got too hard or it didn’t work? Don’t worry, we all do it and whether we are aware of it or not most of us have experienced a healing crisis at some point in our lives. So just what is a healing crisis and how do we get through it? Well, understanding what to expect is the first hurdle to helping us implement and maintain changes to…

We have all heard the statements ‘no pain no gain’ and ‘if it doesn’t hurt you’re not doing it right’. There is a mentality related to physical training and conditioning that has given us the belief that you can’t achieve any benefits from your training unless it’s hard work. What we’re not reminded about the injuries and other lasting physiological problems that can occur as a result of training too hard, for too long.

What is overtraining?
Overtraining is basically the result of excessive training combined with inadequate recovery which causes long term physical and emotional fatigue. There are various…

Do you suffer from fluid retention & swelling?

Have you heard about deep lymphatic therapy? It's a recently developed, scientifically based treatment that really makes a difference. The deep lymphatic system is specifically stimulated by energy flow generated by various types of bio-energetic tools, effectviely clearing congestion that can occur in any part of it. Clients are shown how to decrease toxic intake and eat foods that may help them feel better.

Many people may not know about the lymphatic system. It's as important as the blood circulation and is probably responsible for 90% of fluid return in the…

Do you hit snooze a dozen times in the morning or find yourself falling asleep after lunch?? The following 11 secrets from Sydney Scientific Naturopath, Catherine Pritchard could make all the difference to increasing your energy and vitality.

1. It’s all about your blood sugar! One of the top secrets to abundant energy is having stable blood sugar throughout the day. Many people don’t realize that low energy, moodiness and fatigue especially after lunch can all be related to poor blood sugar control. Your blood sugar is affected largely by the foods you eat, particularly sugar and processed carbohydrates…

Beyond the Myth of “The Right Diet”

How can someone eat ‘healthy foods’ – salads, fruits and vegetables, exercise diligently, drink enough fluids, take the best supplements that money can buy, and still feel, tired, lethargic and hungry after meals, or just not right? The answer WRONG Fuel Mix for your Unique Biochemistry or Metabolic Typing.

As we live in a world of infoglut – too much information impacting our lives, we come across conflicting advice from leading health authorities. Not only is this overwhelming it is confusing. In addition, our society goes through various dietary trends. For example, in…

Fatigue is the number one complaint I see in my naturopathic practice. Most people are attempting to function with inadequate energy levels which is ultimately having a negative impact on their quality of life. So what is the reason?

Yes there are many contributors such as poor diet, poor sleep, lack of exercise, being overweight, environmental toxicity and, of course, stress. However, constant tiredness is an alarm bell telling you that something is wrong in your life. Unless you address whatever is out of balance, then all other remedies will only give temporary relief.

In this fast-paced modern society…