Whether you heard about it from the barista at your local paleo cafe, your Naturopath or your great-grandmother, it’s not hard to be impressed by the benefits of bone broth. Here are five reasons why allergy sufferers should love it! It helps heal the gut lining One of the major benefits of bone broth is […]
Food allergies affect 2 per cent of adults and up to 5 per cent of children, so can you grow out of allergies? Allergies can develop at any point in your life, but for most people, they develop during early childhood. The most common being allergies to: milk eggs peanuts tree nuts soy wheat Can […]
An allergic reaction to mosquito bites can result in swelling, itching and pain – also known as “skeeter syndrome”. Find out how to spot a mosquito bite reaction and how our natural skeeter syndrome treatment may be able to help. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to mosquito bites People who have an allergic reaction […]
When you have a latex allergy foods can also trigger symptoms, known as latex cross reactive foods. What is natural rubber latex? Natural rubber latex is made from the sap produced by the Hevea Brasiliensis tree and is refined to manufacture products such as: Bandages Baby bottle teats/dummies Rubber bands Clothing elastic Rubber toys Rubber […]
Children’s behaviour can be disruptive, even painful, at times. They may arise due to temporary stressors in a child’s life (like changing schools); however, they may also be a sign of more long-term behavioural disorders such as ADHD or conduct disorder. Left untreated, behavioural disorders may lead to problems in adulthood, such as substance abuse […]
The menstrual cup has gained popularity over the past couple of years as a healthier and more environmentally-friendly option for women. But there are some things allergy sufferers should consider before making the switch… How do menstrual cups work? A menstrual cup is a small, flexible cup made of silicone or natural rubber. As […]
What are Epsom salts? Epsom salt is not actually salt, but a combination of naturally-occurring minerals, magnesium and sulphate. Best known as an ingredient in bath salts, Epsom salts have been used for hundreds of years to relieve all kinds of aches and pains. But did you know that they can also stimulate detoxification pathways […]
It’s that time of year again! With Christmas and New Year celebrations fast approaching, don’t let your health take a back seat! Please see our holiday season clinic opening hours and give us a call on 1300 853 023/09 479 5997(NZ) to organise your appointment, or you can book online yourself HERE North Sydney […]
Histamine is an incredible natural chemical that helps regulate immune reactions, gut function and central nervous system processes. It’s also the chemical responsible for common allergy symptoms like swelling, itching, mucus and sneezing. But did you know it can affect the quality of your sleep? Histamine and sleep To understand how histamine affects sleep, […]
