As we head into the cooler months here in Australia, vitamin D is front and centre in my mind as a complementary healthcare professional - primarily due to its important role in maintaining healthy immune function.

It is estimated that around one in every three Australian adults may have a mild, moderate or even severe vitamin D deficiency, yet when it comes to conventional healthcare and screening, I often hear the dismissive comment that “most people are deficient anyway, so why bother testing”… but who is telling most people to go and get a vitamin D supplement to maintain their levels, especially through winter? 

Feeling fatigued, lethargic and maybe even a bit dizzy? Perhaps you’re experiencing brain fog, increased anxiety and shortness of breath when walking up stairs? How about your hair, skin and nails - not looking as healthy and strong as they once were?

If this sounds like you, then you may be iron deficient! Iron deficiency is incredibly common, especially in menstruating women, pre-school aged children and the elderly.

Do you get FOMO when it comes to the latest supplement in your social media feed? Are you being influenced by attractive packaging, quick fix promises and the hype of clever marketing? You know what they say - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

Herbal Tea ~ humble plant medicine in its most simple, accessible form. Herbal teas are otherwise known as infusions, made by steeping fresh or dried plant material in hot water to extract the tasty (and often medicinal) water-soluble plant compounds. Best practice is to ensure the brewing vessel has a lid or cover, as many of those fragrant volatile oils can escape with the steam and we want all of that herby goodness staying in your cup!

International travel is back baby! It’s been years since overseas escapades were the norm though - so maybe we’ve forgotten that along with travel comes the dreaded trap of falling ill the minute we step off of a plane… or how common it is to succumb to the dreaded ‘gastro’ when visiting foreign destinations. A little preparation can go a long way when it comes to reducing your risk and a travel wellbeing kit can help to minimise any interruptions to that much-needed holiday.

It’s all about you! A Naturopathic consultation is an opportunity for you to take a deep dive into your health with someone who truly wants to listen and make sense of your unique health story.

You’d be forgiven for thinking that seeing a Naturopath is all about magic herb mixes or having someone look into your eye and telling you all of your life secrets! What many don’t realise, is that Naturopathy is a healing modality built upon six foundational principles.