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Winter can be tough on those who battle with inflammatory pain. Inflammation is one of the body’s primary mechanisms for dealing with infections, irritations, and injuries, and as a result occurs in an enormous number of acute and chronic health problems. While the pain that accompanies inflammatory conditions can be enough to stop you from enjoying even the simple things in life, did you...

Winter, some people love it. And then there are those who are negatively affected by the colder weather and shorter daylight hours, suffering with low mood, stress and lack of motivation. Worries, challenges, and anxieties seem to be overwhelming, chronic stress may result. Signs of stress include aches and pains, insomnia, indigestion, diarrhoea, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, low self-esteem and feeling out of control, moody...

Preparing your immune system now so that it is strong and healthy for winter, will give you a better chance of passing through the 'cold and flu' season, without getting sick. And if your immune system is strong and you do catch a cold, your symptoms are likely to be less severe and your recovery time faster. 1.    Stress less Ongoing stress has a...

We all get a bit tired from time to time. If you need an energy boost, here are some ideas to consider, shared by Peter Balogh, Naturopath. What do you mean when you say you’re tired? For an experience that’s so familiar to us all, fatigue is a surprisingly complex topic, and can mean different things to different people. A good way to summarise it is...

Choosing consciously clean skincare products is important in terms of lowering our toxic load, as well as supporting our immune system – which our skin is a part of. Every day, our body churns out toxic metabolites as part of cellular processes, and just being a human. It’s then up to our detoxification and lymphatic system to change and sweep away these metabolites, expelling...

Wasn't December fun!! Letting your hair down, having fun with family and friends. It's a month of careless abandon, we love it!! But has overindulgence during the festive season left you feeling a little liverish? How are you feeling? Maybe a little sluggish, a little bloated, and tired. How difficult is it for you to get motivated for the year ahead? Here are some...