Conditions Archives - Mullen Health

27th March, 2024

3 Step Guide to Reverse Eczema for Good

Have you or your child been suffering with chronic eczema? Have you not got answers on why you have eczema ...

13th March, 2024

4 Hidden Symptoms of ADHD

Maybe you’ve got a friend recently diagnosed with ADHD, or maybe you’re wondering if there is an answer for symptoms ...

12th March, 2024

3 Ways our Toxicity Test will Transform your Health

We have been transforming the lives of patients for over 30 years, our in-house testing sets us apart from other ...

12th April, 2023

How to reduce your child’s anxiety with food

The pandemic really threw a curve ball at us, and whilst it feels like those days are long over (thank ...

7th March, 2023

3 Things Every Woman Going Through Peri-Menopause Needs to Know

You might be surprised to know that women can start experiencing signs of peri menopause as early as 35. And ...

27th February, 2023

How to Break the Cycle of Dieting

Magazines, instagram, movies and tv have always set the trends of the way we ‘should’ look, setting unrealistic expectations for ...

8th November, 2022

Natural Remedies for Salicylate Sensitivity

Food is made up of macro nutrients like carbohydrates, protein and fats alongside micronutrients like vitamins and minerals. Natural food ...

25th October, 2022

Thyroid Health: Making Your Thyroid Thrive

The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland sitting on the front of your throat that's in charge of your metabolism. ...

12th October, 2022

PCOS and nutrition: the best diet changes for symptom control

Are your cycles irregular? Heavy? Do you have trouble losing weight no matter what changes you make? Do you have ...

28th September, 2022

3 Natural Menopause Treatments To Ease Into It

Menopause literally translates to stopping menstruation and occurs when a year has passed since the last menstruation in women over ...

11th September, 2022

The 5 Must Have Habits to Reduce Morning Stress

Ok, picture this. You wake up to the sound of your alarm. You quickly decide, you can afford to hit ...

15th August, 2022

Are you suffering from mid-year burnout?

Whilst June 30 marks the middle of the year, the most common reminder about entering the end of the year ...

20th June, 2022

How to reduce reflux and heartburn

Do you suffer from reflux or heartburn? Mullen Health are experts in how to reduce reflux and heartburn with a ...

6th June, 2022

How to get relief from bloating

Abdominal bloating is one of those symptoms that 99% of patients who visit our clinic present with. For some it's ...

9th May, 2022

Your guide to period products

When I first got my period (yes, this is a back in my day story) there were two options when ...

11th April, 2022

Preconception Care

Trying for a child seems pretty straightforward, as women we spend a good portion of our adult lives actively avoiding ...

30th March, 2022

Anti-depressants and nutrients: what’s the connection?

In Australia, it is believed that per year, more than two million people will struggle with anxiety and more than ...

1st March, 2022

What is the Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics?

Prebiotics and probiotics get thrown around interchangeably on social media, in conversation, even website articles but they are actually two ...

16th February, 2022

Hunter Hunter Article – Gut Health

Our wonderful friends at Hunter Hunter have written a fantastic article about us and the importance of looking after your ...

1st February, 2022

Comparing Diets

Ketogenic, Palaeolithic, Flexitarian, intermittent fasting, low carb, low fat, when it comes to diets, the list is endless. Depending on ...

11th November, 2021

Gut Health – Why does it matter?

One of the most common health goals we hear from our patients is “I want to improve my gut health”. ...

14th October, 2021

The GAPS Protocol

Have you heard of the gut-brain axis? Perhaps you’ve been told that your gut is your ‘second brain’? Have you ...

30th September, 2021

Five ways that food can improve your mood!

Low mood, anxious, sad, feeling blue, feeling down, scattered, flighty, not feeling myself. There isn’t one way to articulate a ...

24th June, 2021

Supercharge your immune system to avoid illness this year!

Immune health – something that we like to focus on when the temperature starts to dip but has really been ...

10th June, 2021

The Gut – Thyroid Link

Hands up if you can locate your thyroid? Double points if you can not only find where your thyroid lives but ...

27th May, 2021

The menstrual cycle message

More and more each day I am met with patients who are experiencing menstrual cycle irregularities. From premenstrual symptoms such ...

10th May, 2021

Getting to the root of skin health

Our skin, the largest organ in the body, plays a major functional role in keeping us healthy and safe. It ...

28th April, 2021

Are you suffering with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects approximately 1 in 5 people nationally. IBS is a functional bowel disorder which is characterised ...

15th April, 2021

Is Anxiety getting the best of you

Do you avoid social gatherings with strangers? Do you find it difficult to be assertive or hate confrontation? Do you ...

19th January, 2021

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 ...

10th November, 2020

My top four supplements to increase energy naturally

One of the most common things I hear in clinic is people seeking ways to increase energy naturally. We are living ...

26th October, 2020

MY TOP 3 HERBS FOR MANAGING STRESS NATURALLY

Stress is a symptom of modern life… but too much is no good for you. Today I’ll share my top ...

21st July, 2020

CONQUER THE FLU – WHY YOU FEEL SO BAD AND WHAT TO DO

So you’re coughing and sniffling, you have a high temperature and your body aches. You’ve got the flu - now ...

9th July, 2020

6 Tips to Boost Your Immunity

We often don’t give our immune system much thought until we feel a niggling tickle in our throat or notice ...

11th June, 2020

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 ...

30th April, 2020

Natural Remedies for Anxiety

Feeling anxious every now and then is a normal response to modern life. But for some people, their anxiety is ...

26th March, 2020

Self-Isolation Survial Tips

While this is a strange time of uncertainty, stress and fear, and you don’t have much control over what is ...

19th March, 2020

Natural remedies for psoriasis

It’s itchy, chronic and debilitating — but what natural relief is there for psoriasis sufferers? Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that ...

20th February, 2020

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 ...

6th February, 2020

Health benefits of Kombucha + how to brew your own

You might know it as the fizzy, slightly sour-tasting drink that’s taken off in popularity — but how much do ...

14th November, 2019

How to make a healthy baby

Naturopaths consider pre-conception care to be the ultimate form of preventative medicine. It’s all about making sure you and your ...

7th November, 2019

3 things you can do to keep your gut happy

Naturopaths have known the gut is the key to health for years, but recently modern medicine has caught on to ...

31st October, 2019

19 natural ways to get relief from Eczema

If you suffer from eczema, you’re not alone. While this condition affects about 1 million Australians, there is a lot ...

24th October, 2019

Natural Support for Breast Cancer

If you think traditional breast cancer treatment and natural therapies don’t mix - think again. Natural therapies can be a vital tool ...

17th October, 2019

My top 3 herbs for anxiety

Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. On average, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 ...

8th October, 2019

Battling brain fog — the hidden symptom of menopause

Have you had a great idea, only for it to disappear into thin air? Welcome to menopause! Brain fog is ...

1st October, 2019

My Top 3 Herbs For Insomnia

Can't get to sleep? Waking up often, or too early? While getting a good night's sleep feels like a rare thing ...

19th September, 2019

5 most common food intolerances

If you’ve ever been to see a Naturopath, chances are they’ve told you to cut out certain foods. Trust me, ...

12th September, 2019

Periods shouldn’t be painful –– it’s a sign you may have endometriosis

Crippling pain and excessive bleeding during your period aren’t normal, but many women believe these symptoms are just part of ...

5th September, 2019

Fighting Chronic Fatigue Naturally

There are many roads that lead to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and each person takes a different path. Unfortunately, CFS ...

22nd August, 2019

9 signs you have a leaky gut and what to do about it

You may have heard the term ‘leaky gut’ — it’s a condition that has been getting more attention in the ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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