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15th August, 2019

Why your microbiome is the key to good health

It turns out the key to weight loss, immunity and a healthier life has been living right under our noses, ...

8th August, 2019

The Power of Herbs + My top 5 herbal medicines

As Naturopaths, we have many tools in our tool kits to achieve the best health outcomes for our patients. Herbal ...

1st August, 2019

How to Beat the Mid-Year Blues

It’s cooler, it’s darker and sometimes you wonder if you’ll ever get a chance to get outside and enjoy the ...

25th July, 2019

Understanding Autoimmunity

Your immune system is meant to protect you from bacteria and viruses, but what happens when it goes too far? Autoimmune ...

11th July, 2019

Essential Nutrients for Healthy Skin

Our skin is our largest organ and what we put into our bodies directly effects the quality and appearance of ...

4th July, 2019

Turmeric — your secret ingredient to better health

It’s the golden powder found in delicious curries and, more recently, lattes. Turmeric may be having its time in the ...

27th June, 2019

Healthy hormones — 5 ways to balance your hormones naturally

Hormones — we either rarely talk about them or we blame them for everything! But have you ever stopped and ...

13th June, 2019

Natural remedies for PCOS treatment

When I first started practicing Naturopathy, I rarely saw a patient with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Today it is estimated ...

6th June, 2019

10 Signs you might have Hyperthyroidism

Have you unexpectedly lost weight? Do you have a rapid heartbeat? Do you struggle with anxiety, irritability and heat sensitivity? ...

30th May, 2019

The Adrenal – Thyroid Link

Are you exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep? Are you struggling to lose weight? Do you find it difficult ...

16th May, 2019

Dealing with hot flushes naturally

The dreaded ‘hot flush’ or ‘hot flash’ is one of the most common symptoms of menopause, with half of all ...

9th May, 2019

Reduce your exposure to environmental toxins

Every day, we’re exposed to a huge range of environmental toxins as we go about our lives — whether that’s ...

2nd May, 2019

The battle of kids and screen time — how much is too much?

It's the battle that every parent now has to face, and it's only getting more and more difficult — managing ...

25th April, 2019

6 ways to lower your weight set point — lose weight and keep it off

Have you ever lost weight, only to gain it all back again plus more? Weight loss and management is complex ...

11th April, 2019

Feeling tired? It could be an underactive thyroid…

If you’re constantly exhausted even after a good night’s sleep, you’re struggling with weight gain and you’re having difficulty concentrating ...

4th April, 2019

Is SIBO causing you gut problems?

If you think you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), there could be an explanation for your gut issues - a ...

28th March, 2019

Australia no longer supports Natural Therapies

It’s a disappointing week to be an Australian who benefits from natural therapies — as I know you all do. ...

21st March, 2019

Is your child suffering from Pyrrole Disorder?

Is your child struggling at school? Do they have difficulty concentrating? Does your child find it difficult to cope with ...

14th March, 2019

7 Tips to treat menopause naturally

Menopause doesn’t have to mean mood swings, hot flushes, weight gain, low libido and feeling drained. It also doesn’t have ...

7th March, 2019

7 factors contributing to acne and how to beat it

Acne is extremely common and can affect anyone of any age. While there are no serious risk factors associated with ...

28th February, 2019

Set Your Kids Up to Thrive

Can you believe we’re already a month into the new school year? This week, I had a six-year-old come to ...

14th February, 2019

7 signs you may be chronically dehydrated without realising

There’s no escaping it — it’s hot! The extreme heat we’ve been experiencing in Australia lately means it’s more important ...

11th February, 2019

Hunter Hunter Article – A Visit to the Naturopath

We had the pleasure of having the team from Hunter Hunter come to the clinic to find out about what ...

7th February, 2019

The Best Exercise for Weight Loss

First up, let’s be real. While exercise is great for your health and your body, there is one thing that ...

24th January, 2019

Love Your Liver

Today I want to share with you why your liver is so important and some simple tips on how to ...

17th January, 2019

Could your gut bugs be the secret to weight loss?

If you have trouble maintaining a healthy weight and the number on the scales keeps creeping up, you’re not alone. ...

10th January, 2019

Why our weight loss program is different

At this time of year, I guarantee you’re being inundated with advertisements telling you how to ‘Lose Weight Fast’ and ‘Get ...

13th December, 2018

Stay Healthy This Christmas

The Return of the Silly Season Each year the seasonal festivities pose a challenge to sustaining your health. You may give ...

22nd November, 2018

4 foods for better thyroid health and 1 to avoid

The thyroid is one the most important glands in our body. It secretes hormones that control just about everything – ...

15th November, 2018

16 ways to boost your fertility naturally

Conceiving doesn’t have to be hit and miss. If you’re trying to conceive and you need a little help, there ...

1st November, 2018

Are you drinking the right water?

Drinking enough water is an important part of keeping healthy. But how much thought do you give to where your ...

18th October, 2018

How your microbiome can help you lose weight

We all know the simple ingredients to maintaining a healthy weight – regular exercise, a healthy wholefood diet and optimal ...

4th October, 2018

A guide to managing Hayfever naturally

If the thought of lying on the grass on a sunny day brings tears to your eyes and an itch ...

27th September, 2018

My Day on a plate- Peter Mullen

Have you ever wanted to take a peek at what a Naturopath really eats? Over the next few weeks, we’ll ...

20th September, 2018

10 ways to reduce your toxic load

It’s in the cleaner you used to wipe the bench, the perfume you sprayed on before heading out, and even ...

13th September, 2018

Natural Therapies for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia and the third most common cause of cancer death. Yet ...

6th September, 2018

Do you need more Magnesium?

Balance - we all want it, but it’s hard to achieve when you’re trying to juggle family, work, home, friends, ...

30th August, 2018

Why Dairy isn’t your friend

Dairy is one of those food groups we grow up eating without questioning. But as a Naturopath, it’s one of ...

23rd August, 2018

The Case for going Gluten Free

About one in seven Australians now report a sensitivity to eating wheat. That’s almost 3.4 million people who are potentially ...

16th August, 2018

Truth behind natural flavours

If you see the words ‘natural flavours’ on a label, you might be led to think you’re making a healthier ...

9th August, 2018

Is Stress wiping you out?

Stress. A little of it is healthy - it challenges you and makes you stronger. But too much stress, without ...

29th July, 2018

Fasting to improve gut health

Naturopaths have been touting the benefits of good gut health for years, but it’s only recently that modern medicine has ...

24th July, 2018

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR STRESS

Stress – it’s a symptom of modern life, but how well do you cope with the stresses you face daily? ...

22nd July, 2018

How to tell if you have a food intolerance

Ever feel bloated or a bit sick after a meal? Do you ignore it, or do you avoid eating that food ...

19th July, 2018

7 reasons why we love Zinc! Are you getting enough?

It helps with everything from your immune system, to cell growth, wound healing, and even your smell and taste. Zinc ...

18th July, 2018

A Natural Guide to Treating your Adrenal Fatigue

How stressful would you rate a normal day for you? If you’re the kind of person who is always go-go-go ...

12th July, 2018

Tired of feeling tired? It could be your iron…

If you’re always feeling exhausted and rundown, there could be an easy explanation: iron. This mineral is essential for energy creation ...

5th July, 2018

Are you inflamed?

It’s usually pretty easy to tell if you are experiencing acute inflammation. If you get a cut or a scrape, ...

28th June, 2018

Why your Thyroid test is wrong

It’s entirely possible that you have been tested for thyroid function by your doctor and told that your thyroid is ...

21st June, 2018

Understanding Anxiety: More than a feeling

Twenty years ago, if you went to the doctor and said you were feeling ‘stressed’, you would have been turned ...

7th June, 2018

Probiotics – the wonder bugs!

You know you’re meant to take a probiotic to balance out the effects of antibiotics, but new research has found ...

31st May, 2018

How much protein is enough?

We all know that a healthy diet includes a balance of good-quality protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates (in moderation), ...

24th May, 2018

Protect your family from cold and flus this winter

Whether you like it or not, winter is coming, and with the cold comes the annual bout of winter sickness. ...

17th May, 2018

Lee Holmes Supercharged

Meet nutritionist and bestselling author Lee Holmes when she stops in Newcastle on Tuesday 22 May as part of her ...

3rd May, 2018

Essential nutrients for a healthy thyroid

As a Naturopath, I see a lot of people struggling with thyroid problems, even after they make the decision to ...

26th April, 2018

5 Ways Meditation Improves Your Health

Meditation - it seems like a good idea, sitting still and focusing your mind. But how many times have you ...

19th April, 2018

The Beauty of Healthy Ageing

In the age of botox, face lifts and plastic surgery, there’s something to be said for aging naturally. But while ...

12th April, 2018

Are you getting enough sleep?

You should spend about a third of your life doing it… but are you getting enough sleep? Why do you need ...

22nd March, 2018

The food pyramid you should be following

Most Australians are quite familiar with the Healthy Eating Pyramid. It was first developed by Nutrition Australia in 1980 to ...

15th March, 2018

Step away from the perfume! Why your scent is causing you harm

It’s one of the first things many people do before walking out the door each day, but have you ever ...

8th March, 2018

How food could be making your child sick

Does your child suffer from eczema, asthma or reoccurring ear infections? Do they have trouble concentrating, or are they constantly getting ...

1st March, 2018

What’s causing our kids’ anxiety?

One of the more disturbing changes I’ve noticed while treating children over the past decade is the number of kids, ...

22nd February, 2018

The Four Causes of Weight Gain

You’ve probably heard the weight loss mantra a thousand times: it’s all about “calories in versus calories out”. It’s just not ...

4th February, 2018

Healing Hashimoto’s Disease naturally

You might be familiar with Hashimoto’s thanks to Sarah Wilson, TV personality and founder of I Quit Sugar, who has ...

29th January, 2018

CLEAR YOUR SKIN FROM ACNE NATURALLY

We grow up thinking that pimples are a curse of adolescence and that when we grow-up we will be blessed ...

28th January, 2018

5 not-so-obvious reasons you can’t lose weight

One of the most common things I hear clients say is ‘I just can’t seem to lose weight’. It’s something ...

25th January, 2018

Easy Tips to Help You Lose Weight

Sometimes it can be hard to muddle through all the information out there about losing weight. Our Naturopaths have more than ...

21st December, 2017

10 tips for a happy & healthy holiday

Christmas holidays… on the one hand it can be the best time of the year where you get to relax ...

23rd November, 2017

Why you really should be taking a multivitamin

One of the most common questions I get asked as a Naturopath is, “What’s the point of taking a multivitamin ...

9th November, 2017

GAPS – FOR ADULTS

Do you regularly experience common digestive complaints? Things like IBS, heartburn, reflux, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food intolerances or allergies? Maybe ...

2nd November, 2017

Why the health star rating has to go

Have you ever tried using the Health Star Rating System? It’s meant to make your supermarket experience easier, so that ...

26th October, 2017

4 Gluten Free Bread Alternatives

It may seem like a fad to some, but there’s a good reason why people are going gluten-free. It’s actually one ...

19th October, 2017

Prepare yourself for pregnancy, naturally

Most people don't realise that a healthy pregnancy actually starts well before conception. It takes four months for all of ...

12th October, 2017

What is a Naturopath?

What is a Naturopath? A Naturopath is a holistic health coach - someone who will help you, guide you, teach you ...

5th October, 2017

5 Milk Alternatives to try

As a Naturopath, milk is one of the first things I recommend my patients cut out of their diets. While ...

28th September, 2017

How to Eat – Practicing ‘Foodfullness’

Do you know someone who eats standing on two feet? This is just one of the many eating crimes that ...

21st September, 2017

Why juicing is your secret health weapon

We’re coming up to my favourite part of the Healthy Habits Challenge – our 3-Day Juice Cleanse! I know the idea ...

31st August, 2017

5 reasons to drink more green tea

We all know green tea is good for us, but there’s so much more to this cuppa than meets the ...

17th August, 2017

Organic, free range, barn laid and conventional – where to find a good egg

How many times have you stood in the supermarket, staring at the shelf full of eggs, trying to work out ...

10th August, 2017

Antipodes- Detox Your Skincare

They say ‘beauty is only skin deep’, but what goes on your skin goes a lot further than you might ...

27th July, 2017

10 Reasons you have brain fog

Do you struggle to think clearly? Ever feel fuzzy and heavy in the head? You could be experiencing ‘brain fog’, which ...

22nd June, 2017

Natural approaches to diabetes and insulin resistance

Most people have heard of insulin, but few know what it means to be insulin resistant. There are many common questions: ...

13th June, 2017

The difference between a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Herbalist

What is the difference between a Naturopath and a Nutritionist? A Naturopath and Nutritionist work similarly in that they view the ...

1st June, 2017

The Problem with Soy

Depending on who you listen to, soy is either an amazing superfood, or it’s going to increase your risk of ...

4th May, 2017

Cure those sniffles with simple tips

If you’ve caught the flu or feel a cold coming on, we have some natural ways to clear those sniffles, ...

13th April, 2017

5 Natural tips for better sleep

Be honest. When was the last time you had a really good night’s sleep? More than one third of Australians have ...

6th April, 2017

Get to know your gut bugs

It may be unappealing to think about, but there are about 10 billion bacteria living in your gut right now ...

30th March, 2017

Why you should throw away your non-stick pan

The non-stick frying pan has been a staple in the kitchen for decades, but just how safe is it? And ...

23rd March, 2017

Why the humble ACV is great for your gut!

What if I told you one of the best ‘superfoods’ for your health is already in your pantry? I'm talking about ...

16th March, 2017

5 Dairy free ways to get Calcium

Calcium and dairy - they’re so intertwined in our minds. As a Naturopath, when I tell my clients that it ...

15th March, 2017

How is a Naturopath better compared to other health services?

Think of your Naturopath as being able to see the forest for the trees. Unlike other health services, Naturopaths look ...

15th March, 2017

What is the difference between a Naturopath and a Herbalist?

In terms of education, a Herbalist studies herbal medicine, whereas a Naturopath studies nutrition, homeopathy and lifestyle medicine in addition ...

15th March, 2017

What is the difference between a naturopath and a nutritionist?

A Nutritionist advises you on what to eat in order to reach a specific health goal or lead a healthy ...

15th March, 2017

What qualifications and specialisations do Naturopaths have?

Until recently, Naturopathy was not taught in mainstream institutions and was only offered as a Diploma at private colleges. Now, ...

15th March, 2017

What will I get out of working with a Naturopath?

A Naturopath will provide you with an understanding of your current health and how your diet, lifestyle, relationships, stress and ...

9th March, 2017

10 Signs Your Child Has a Food Intolerance

As a parent, you often have to rely on your gut instinct when it comes to your child. So often ...

23rd January, 2017

Are you an emotional eater?

It starts with a scoop of ice cream, and before you know it, the whole tub is gone. For a ...

16th January, 2017

4 Healthy Swaps to start 2017 right

Want to start 2017 off on the right foot? It can be hard to kick the junk food habit after holidays, ...

17th November, 2016

ARE YOU AT RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

Last week I shared my excitement about a brand new feature at Mullen Health – the TGA-approved CR3000 mini pathology ...

10th November, 2016

Find out if you are at risk of developing Diabetes

More than 2 million Australians are at high risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes, but most have absolutely no idea. ...

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