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Gluten free

What does Gluten free mean?

How can I improve my digestion?

Many Naturopaths believe that if you treat digestive complaints many other secondary complaints will disappear, as healing takes place from within out.

The stomach and digestive organs are the hub of the body, it is where the body absorbs life giving nutrients, transfers wastes into the bowels from the blood stream and rids the body of toxins.

Which oil is the best for you?

There tends to be a lot of controversy surrounding which oils and fats are most beneficial for good health and which ones are not ideal. Is it better to use polyunsaturated oils, mono-unsaturated oils, saturated fats, transfatty acids? This list of oils is confusing to say the least.

It is important to purchase quality oil which is cold pressed from the seed rather than ones extracted with chemical solvents and heat processes as this degrades the vitamin E levels within.

Colitis & Crohns disease

I have chronic Heartburn

I have been on pepcid for years and have recently seen a naturopath.

Do you have any tasty recipes for fresh juices?

I am tired of the boring combinations they offer in the juice bars.

Mushrooms & Candida

I have read that mushrooms as a food are not nutritious at all and may cause a Candida infections. Is this true?

Chronic pancreatitis

is there a naturopathic cure for chronic pancreatitis?

Gestational Diabetes

I am almost 30 weeks pregnant and have just got back a high blood sugar reading indicating borderline gestational diabetes.

Blood sugar levels

I was told that my blood sugar levels are too high and I have three months to try and lower them before going for retesting. What does high blood sugars mean?

Apple Cider Vinegar

I have been taking Apple Cider Vinegar in water before breakfast every morning. Will this help to lower my high blood sugar levels?

Candida

I would like to know more about Candida.

Indigestion

I get terrible indigestion causing a lot of pain,what can I do to stop it happening?

Floating stools

I have been having digestive type symptoms, I have always got floating stools (the colour is normal, its just that they float) and I have lately been having frequent cases of heartburn... I tried taking digestive enzymes in case I just wasn't absorbing fats properly, but that didn't work...

Fatty Liver

I have just been diagnosed with fatty liver which my GP says cannot be cured. Is this so? I've heard milk thistle is good for the liver, but would it help with fatty liver?

Parasites

What are intestinal parasites?

Anxiety and Reflux

I have been told by a specialist that I have Bowel reflux, I also suffer from heartburn, indigestion and anxiety. I am taking anti-anxiety medication as well as Nexium and Motilum for a few months. I feel sick alot of the time, what should I do?

Hard stools

My daughter had a hard stool that was green today and it was difficult for her to pass, what could have caused this?

Nausea

I suffer from nausea on a daily basis, I am post-menopausal and always thought this was a symptom of menopause, but after four years, I am now wondering if it could be something else. ï¿½ What else would cause nausea (like morning sickness) everyday?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can you tell me what to do and take and eat please?

Painful blisters on the tongue

What is the cause of little blisters all over my tongue and how can I treat it?

Dental cavities

What causes dental cavities and what can I do to keep my teeth in better condition?

Lemon juice & Candida

I have been drinking lemon juice water lately, I know my body is loaded with yeast and I am wondering if lemon water cleanses yeast out of the body?

Salty taste

What could be the cause of a salty taste in the mouth?

Anal fissures

What is a natural remedy for anal fissures and what are your thoughts on colonic irrigation?

Fructose intolerance

Via a breath test I have been diagnosed as fructose intolerant.

Gingivitis

What do you recommend for bleeding gums (periodontal disease)?

White coating on the tongue

My tongue is always white even though I brush it twice daily, use a tongue scraper and dont drink milk or eat dairy very much.

Anaesthetic support

My 9 month old son will soon be heavily sedated with Propofol for an MRI, is there something I can do to help detox him after the preocedure?

Fruit vs fruit juices

Why is fresh fruit better than fruit juices out of a carton? Also, is there an advantage in eating fresh fruit over drinking fresh fruit juice?

Chromium, Gymnema & Diabetes

How does chromium work for diabetics?

Mouth ulcers

I get mouth ulcers on my tongue and gums repeatedly. I have increased my B vitamins and have switched to SLS-free toothpaste. Why is this happening?

Metallic taste in the mouth

I taste a metal taste after I eat something sweet (chocolate), what could be the cause of this?

Hiatus Hernia

I just found out that I have a hiatal hernia and I have difficulty swallowing but no burning from reflux. I would like to treat this naturally.

Helicobacter pylori

Do you have any ideas on how to reduce Helicobacter pylori?

Stimulate appetite

How can someone who has been on a calorie-restricted diet for years restore her metabolism and stimulate appetite?

Infant colic

What is the best remedy for colic?

How can I restore my metabolism and stimulate appetite?

Yeast - good or bad

Is there a yeast which is good for our bodies or are all yeasts bad for health?

Suppressing appetite

What is the best natural appetite suppressant?

Gallstones

What can I do to remove gallstones?

Swollen tongue

My acupuncturist stated that i have a fatty tongue, what can cause this and what is suggested to help?

Antibiotic therapy

Are there any natural remedies you would suggest not using when taking antibiotics?

Candida food choices and recipes

What can I eat while doing the anti-Candida diet?

Blood in the stool

My daughter who had a baby five months ago has blood in her stool. What could cause this?

Bowel cleansing using enemas

Would it benefit me to have regular enemas to help remove excess toxins from my body?

Diabetes

Can you please explain a little about diabetes?

Bitter taste in my mouth

Why does everything I put in my mouth taste so bitter, I have an unusual (maybe metallic) taste and food tastes bitter and strange. My diet has not changed, any ideas?

Gastritis

I suffer from gastritis and I don't know what to take to ease the discomfort in my stomach? What is gastritis?

Candida spit test

I have been having symptoms of candida for about a year, and i am wondering if you are familiar with the "spit test" for candida? If not, what are other good tests for candida?

Fermented foods

Why are fermented foods good for health?

Borbygmus

For months now I have had gurgling noises and bloating after eating. I am not experiencing any pain, only a distended stomach caused by gas.

Anti-inflammatory medication

I take Ibuprofen daily for pain management and I am worried about the negative effects of taking it long term. Is there anything I can do to support my liver function and digestion while taking it?

Fungal foot infection

I have a fungal foot infection that has been around for many years, what can i do?

Heavy metals and the nervous system

I have a friend who has chronic anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder which started after toxicity from paint, how can he help to address this problem?

Giardia

Is there a natural way to eliminate Giardia from the body?

Excessive perspiration

Ever since I can remember I seem to be more heat-sensitive than anyone else I know. Whenever I exercise I sweat more then anyone else, why is this?

Jaundice

What causes the skin to go a yellow-orange colour?

Ammonia smell on breath

Why does my breath smell like ammonia for the past 2 years? I'm a vegetarian and have been diagnosed with Candida. Can you suggest something?

Liver inflammation

I have had a recent blood test show that I have liver inflammation. What does this mean and what can I do to reduce the problem?

Hepatitis

Recently I had a blood test show that I have had Hepatitis in the past. What natural therapies will help me to protect my health against it reoccuring?

Vegetarianism

My niece is a vegetarian. She is thinking of reintroducing animal protein into her diet and would like to know is there any easy way to transition back to eating some meat again?

Constipation

I am constipated what is the best natural remedy to alleviate this?

Cracked tongue

I have a wide crack in the middle of my tongue, what would cause this to happen?

Logical Nutrition

Detox tips

a detox is a program to open the channels of elimination so that you can release toxins and remove them safely from the bodies systems and consequently feel lighter and brighter.

Foot Odour

I have recently found I have quite smelly feet. I have never had this before. What could be causing this and what can I do to stop it?

Dioxins

I recently came across an article about Dioxins and their effect on the body, can you tell me more about the health problems relating to Dioxins.

Vital Greens

Lighthouse Mint

High Chai

Liquorice Star

Emerald Zing

Spring Cleanse

Its Spring, this means its time for throwing out unwanted thoughts, attitudes, diets and stagnation. Here are some valuable tips to help begin the transformation into Spring time!