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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. ...

3rd November, 2016

5 Meat-Free Sources Of Protein To Add To Your Diet

There are so many reasons to eat more meat-free meals: they are almost always cheaper, lower in kilojoules and better ...

27th October, 2016

Why you need FAT in your diet

Since the 1980s we’ve been waging a war on fat - blaming it for widening waistlines, high cholesterol and increasing ...

20th October, 2016

Cocoa V Cacao

Until recently, you have probably never even heard of cacao. Growing up, mum would use cocoa in all her cooking ...

13th October, 2016

GAPS- For Kids

As a parent, you may struggle with your child’s attention, focus, mood or behavioural issues. It can be stressful, exhausting ...

8th September, 2016

How to cope with withdrawals

We all know you can have withdrawals from drugs and smoking, but did you know you get them from giving ...

25th August, 2016

How to set health goals you’ll actually achieve

Whenever you get on a health kick or a new diet bandwagon, what kind of goal do you set yourself? ...

4th August, 2016

How your gut controls your mood

We often talk about a ‘gut feeling’, but there’s more to that saying than you might realise. Your gut plays a ...

28th July, 2016

Health issue no one talks about – constipation

It’s a topic no one wants to talk about. But constipation affects as many as one in five people over ...

14th July, 2016

Why sitting is the new smoking

We all know smoking is bad, but there’s another habit you have that could be doing you serious damage: sitting ...

7th July, 2016

Reduce the risk of allergies naturally

It may surprise you to know that allergies are among the fastest growing chronic conditions in Australia. But when it comes ...

30th June, 2016

The difference between allergies and intolerances

If you feel like the number of children with food allergies is greater now than when you were at school, ...

23rd June, 2016

Labor’s plans to scrap Natural Therapies rebate

You might be aware that the Labor Party has announced it will cease the rebate for Natural Therapies if elected. As ...

16th June, 2016

Meet Your Thyroid

It’s only the size of a golf ball, but its impact on your health is far-reaching. From weight issues to ...

2nd June, 2016

Four ways to wean yourself off sugar

How difficult is it to actually quit sugar? If you’ve ever tried, you’ll know it’s harder than you think. Considering the ...

26th May, 2016

The truth about vitamins & supplements

By now you will have heard questions are being raised about the safety of taking vitamins and dietary supplements on ...

19th May, 2016

Why you should be eating organic

We’re bombarded with food marketing every day — claims like ‘all natural’, 'healthy' and ‘nutritious’ are practically on every label! But there’s one ...

21st April, 2016

Don’t let the flu get you this Winter

Did you know now is the best time to start boosting your immune system to ensure you stay as healthy ...

14th April, 2016

RE-THINKING CANCER TREATMENT

Cancer has now overtaken heart disease as the number one cause of death globally. According to the World Health Organisation, there ...

7th April, 2016

Lee Holmes – Supercharged Food

One of our favourite health food gurus, Lee Holmes, is coming to Newcastle to launch her book Eat Right for ...

17th March, 2016

7 health-boosting reasons to try Fermenting!

Cultured and fermented foods have been an important part of the human diet in many cultures for centuries, but we ...

12th March, 2016

10 signs your stress is worse than you thought

Do you struggle to get through the day without a coffee? How stressful would you rate a normal day for ...

10th March, 2016

What does your poo say about you

It’s not exactly dinner conversation, but your poo actually reveals quite a lot about what’s going on inside your body. ...

3rd March, 2016

7 Worst Food Additives for Kids

There are more than 350 food additives approved for use in Australia. They appear in everything from cake mix to ...

2nd March, 2016

How our kids’ health is changing for the worse

I don’t know about you, but I firmly believe the health of kids isn’t what it used to be. I remember ...

18th February, 2016

5 Signs you have an underactive thyroid

1. Fatigue - An underactive Thyroid creates very specific fatigue symptoms. Look out for: Feeling like you don’t have the energy ...

4th February, 2016

The real secrets behind every diet that works

You’ve heard of clean eating, Paleo, the CSIRO diet, the Mediterranean Diet and hundreds of others. These diets work – and ...

6th January, 2016

Are you wasting your money?

Are you wasting your money on supermarket vitamins? A question I’m often asked is: “Why can’t I just buy the same ...

8th December, 2015

Organic Blueberries

Bobs Farm Berries is principally a blueberry farm, growing southern highbush and rabbiteye varieties. We also produce raspberries, youngberries, boysenberries, strawberries, ...

19th November, 2015

Why constantly stressing is doing your body damage

Stress comes in all shapes and sizes – from constantly worrying about the little things, to injury and disease, to ...

29th October, 2015

A Guide to our 3-Day Juice Cleanse

We’re coming up to my favourite part of the 21-Day Reset – our 3-Day Juice Cleanse! While some may find this ...

22nd October, 2015

What to expect when Detoxing

You know that you get withdrawal symptoms from drugs and smoking, but did you know you get them from coming ...

19th October, 2015

21 Day Reset 2015

This program has been designed by our Naturopaths to help you reset your body and give you the tools to ...

15th October, 2015

Reach your goals on our 21-Day Reset

In just a few short days, the new Mullen Health 21-Day Reset program will be kicking off! Are you in? If not, ...

8th October, 2015

How our 21-Day Reset can help you

We’re so excited to introduce you to our brand new 21-Day Reset program – a diet and lifestyle guide designed ...

1st October, 2015

REASONS TO GET RID OF YOUR MICROWAVE

I grew up without a microwave in the 1960s. Shocking, I know. How on earth did my mother cook for a ...

13th August, 2015

5 Natural Remedies for Asthma

Over 2 million Australians have asthma – meaning 1 in 10 people in this country suffer from this respiratory condition. ...

6th August, 2015

Natural Remedies for Eczema

Many people believe Eczema is purely a skin condition, but the problem is more than skin-deep. An immune imbalance is the ...

30th July, 2015

12 foods our Naturopaths won’t eat

We all know the sorts of foods we should be eating – fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and ...

23rd July, 2015

Supporting Cancer Treatment Naturally

Supporting Cancer Treatment with Natural Therapies You may have been led to believe that the only route to treating cancer is ...

9th July, 2015

Why All Fish Oils Aren’t Equal

You might be surprised to know that ‘oils ain’t oils’ when it comes to fish oil. In fact, there’s a huge ...

18th June, 2015

How to treat IBS without drugs

It’s common to think that if you suffer from IBS, the only way to fix your gut and feel normal ...

4th June, 2015

Migraines

They’re debilitating, painful and one of the most common conditions in the world. Migraines affect more than three million Australians, making ...

28th May, 2015

Are genes making you fat? Here’s what you can do

Many of us know of someone who has made a change to their lifestyle, usually through diet and exercise, and ...

21st May, 2015

Avoid the ‘One Size Fits All’ approach to your health

Why you should avoid the ‘One Size Fits All’ approach to your health Imagine you could find out exactly what diet, ...

14th May, 2015

Find it hard to shop organic? Try this

If you’ve ever tried to buy organic ingredients or healthy cooking alternatives you’ll know what a struggle it can be ...

23rd April, 2015

Don’t let the flu get you in Winter

Did you know now is the best time to start boosting your immune system to ensure you stay as healthy ...

16th April, 2015

It’s time to go green!

It's that time of the year again - the weather is getting cooler and it's almost time to start swapping ...

26th March, 2015

Is your Thyroid making you sick?

You feel like you’re going great, you’ve got life by the horns, you’re travelling along just fine… until one day, ...

26th February, 2015

Lunch Box Ideas for Kids

Do you struggle to put together a healthy lunch box that your kids will love? Maybe you just need some more ...

12th February, 2015

Eat your way to a healthy weight

Many people equate losing weight with going hungry. But life-long weight management is not about starving yourself. It’s really about ...

19th December, 2014

Savoury Recipes for Christmas

Are you still searching for the perfect things to make on Christmas Day? Here are some healthy, gluten free and ...

12th December, 2014

Sweet Recipes for Christmas

Are you looking for some new ideas on what to bake for Christmas Day or perhaps take to a celebration. ...

6th November, 2014

5 WAYS TO FIGHT CANCER WITH FOOD

Food is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to create a healthy and vibrant body, while reducing your ...

31st October, 2014

Why menopause doesn’t have to be difficult

Menopause should be a natural and simple process: Women are born with a limited number of eggs in their ovaries. ...

30th October, 2014

Find the Best at Hunter Markets

HOW TO FIND THE BEST OF THE REST AT HUNTER MARKETS How many times have you been to the farmers markets? ...

16th October, 2014

Find the Best Fruit at Hunter Markets

HOW TO FIND THE BEST FRUIT AT HUNTER MARKETS I’m a firm believer in buying fresh produce from the farmers’ markets. ...

12th October, 2014

Find the Best Veges at Hunter Markets

HOW TO FIND THE BEST VEGES AT HUNTER MARKETS If you would like to give the farmers markets a go, but ...

9th October, 2014

Simple tips to fight stress

Do you struggle to get to sleep at night? Are you a teeth grinder? What about a nail-biter? All of these ...

7th August, 2014

A NEW way to measure your health progress

I’m really excited this week about a brand new addition to the Mullen Health team… the CR3000 mini pathology lab! I know ...

31st July, 2014

73% of Australian adults are deficient in Vitamin D

The vitamin 73% of Australian adults are deficient in. Australia may be a sunburnt country, but we’re part of a global ...

17th July, 2014

Beware of your lip balm!

With the change in seasons, the cooler weather and crisp winds, you may notice you’re reaching for your lip balm ...

26th June, 2014

Chocolate Chia Cake

If you’re on the hunt for a simple, yummy treat, you can’t go past Tania Hubbard’s delicious Choc-Chia Cake, recently featured on ...

19th June, 2014

4 tips for healthier thyroid

Your thyroid affects so many aspects of your overall health, from your weight to the way you feel. So it ...

5th June, 2014

Are your hormones making you fat?

Are your hormones making you fat? And other signs you have an underactive thyroid... Do you feel like you’re consistently eating ...

29th May, 2014

The virus you don’t know you’re infected by

The Epstein Barr Virus infects 95% of adults around the world. But many have never even heard of it, let ...

8th May, 2014

10 Simple tips to a naturally healthy pregnancy

Ensuring your baby gets off to the best start in life is the most important gift you can give your ...

1st May, 2014

How the pill is harming your fertility

Are you trying to fall pregnant after being on the pill for years? I frequently see women who have been on ...

17th April, 2014

Having trouble conceiving? We can help…

Falling pregnant comes so easily for some couples, and yet can be one of the most difficult things for many ...

10th April, 2014

Are you flu ready?

It’s only April, but would you believe now is the time to start preparing your immune system if you want ...

3rd April, 2014

Finally a simple, yummy gluten-free bread recipe

Have you gone gluten-free or low-gluten? Ever thought about it? One of the biggest roadblocks to a gluten-free diet is finding ...

27th March, 2014

The disorder 10% of kids have…

Does your child find it difficult to cope with stress? Do they experience emotional mood swings, and a sensitivity to light ...

20th March, 2014

Does your child have leaky gut?

Ever wondered why there is such an increase in food allergies and behavioural problems in our kids today? Would you ...

13th March, 2014

Living your best life- additive free

Five years ago Melanie Avery decided to make the switch to live additive free for the benefit of her family’s ...

27th February, 2014

The Truth about Salt

Salt has always been controversial. It is a contributor to heart disease and high blood pressure but salt doesn’t have ...

20th February, 2014

Is milk for you?

Milk – we’re taught it’s the best source of calcium and essential for bone development. But milk may not be ...

6th February, 2014

Why we recommend shakes

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know how hard it can be – especially in the time-poor world ...

16th January, 2014

Your salad may not be as healthy as you think

Are you guilty of dousing your salads in pre-made salad dressings? You may be surprised to know that many commercial dressings ...

12th December, 2013

Lee Holmes’ Supercharged Christmas

With just two weeks left until Christmas, it’s well and truly time to start thinking about what you’re going to ...

5th December, 2013

Celebrate Christmas additive free with Melanie

If you’re struggling to think of some fresh Christmas ideas, the wonderful Melanie Avery – author of Let’s Party! Additive Free, Let’s ...

28th November, 2013

Why we love coconut oil

Coconut oil is one of the best oils for you – from weight loss benefits to healthy, glowing skin, it ...

21st November, 2013

Butter or margarine – Which is better for you?

During the rise of diet culture in the 1980’s we were fed the low-fat ideology – that ALL fat was ...

7th November, 2013

Foods to manage menopause

Might be hard to believe, but most menopause symptoms come back to one main organ – your liver. The best ...

26th September, 2013

The truth about fish oil

By now you have probably heard the media hype linking fish oil to an increased risk of prostate cancer. As ...

22nd August, 2013

5 ways to ward off the winter flu

There’s never a good time for cold and flu, but in my experience the best way to treat these viruses ...

15th August, 2013

Did you know the flu can be good for you?

Coming into winter, the flu is the last thing you want to catch. Most of us try to avoid it ...

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