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A healthy gut is essential to proper digestion, absorption of nutrients and to protect from invading microbes. However gut flora health expands further than the digestive system. Research is trying to unravel the intricacies involved in the ‘gut–brain–immune’ axis, a … Continue reading →

by Mikaela Duffy It is well known and documented that omega 3 oils are ‘essential’ fats, meaning they are necessary not only for cell membrane integrity and the entire nervous system, but to help reduce inflammation. Ever increasingly, inflammation is … Continue reading →

Natural, organic products are certainly changing the way we eat. More and more we are opting for fresh and whole foods, and alternatives to refined sugar and highly processed foods. But as we learn more about how to live the … Continue reading →

Teflon-coated cookware pervades our domestic lives and our kitchen cupboards with many people in the dark over the health and environmental risks associated with the product. Teflon, a material invented by accident in the post-WWII era, was once lauded in … Continue reading →

Winter is in full-force and for many of us that means hot tea, fuzzy jumpers and extra blankets. It can also mean more time spent indoors, less time spent being active and a case of the “winter blues” when the … Continue reading →

In this article I will discuss early development and how boundary ruptures can occur. When they do what can happen. How the nervous system can recover with Somatic Experiencing from trauma which may have occurred in early development. Somatic Experiencing … Continue reading →

As a qualified Naturopath it is Alex’s passion to help his clients achieve optimal health and quality of life. Over the past two years, as part of the awesome Vive Health team, he has helped numerous people living a healthier … Continue reading →

In the previous article (click here to view) I spoke about our two processing systems – conscious and unconscious processing and how hypnotherapy can help to bring balance and harmony between these two important systems.  Let’s continue the discussion: A … Continue reading →

I have a massage secret. Or should I say, massage secret weapon? There are lots of different massage techniques that a therapist can use during the course of a treatment – and some of them even have pretty impressive-sounding names … Continue reading →

By Mikaela Duffy Vitamin D deficiency is surprisingly common amongst Australians, and the problem is on the rise. Despite a mainly sunny climate, we are increasingly reducing our sun exposure by the application of sunscreens, the use of tinted windows or … Continue reading →

Bioregulatory Medicine is a lesser known, highly specialised naturopathic modality, closely related to traditional homeopathy. Homotoxicology, as it is also known, is a scientifically proven and extensively researched medical practice, originating in Germany. It studies the body’s reaction to the … Continue reading →

By Megan Crockart I’ve had clients uncertain as to whether they should do a detox or not.  Some clients want to lose some weight and don’t know where to start first.  In most cases I feel a detox is a … Continue reading →