Wellspring Blog

A proud member of the mint family, sage is one of the most valued herbs from ancient times. This woody and sweet-smelling plant was associated with long life and wisdom in European traditions and is closely related to oregano, rosemary, basil, and thyme.

Samantha (Sam) Gemmell was always the kid with hummus and carrot sticks at friends’ birthday parties, but something far more serious prompted her to study nutrition.

The topic of ageing has become exceedingly popular both in mainstream and nutritional science. Even the United Nations has proclaimed 2021 to 2030 to be “the decade of healthy ageing.”

Have you ever felt the pressure to look, behave, do, or eat a certain way because you’re a Nutritionist? I have!

When traditional knowledge meets modern neuroscience.

Mood disorders are the product of a complex interplay of biological, social and psychological influences. While states such as depression and anxiety can be an adaptive response to certain external ci…

If we’re handing out medals to all-rounders in the superfood department, the gold is going to garlic. Prior to being used as a flavour-enhancer in the kitchen, garlic was harnessed by ancient cultures for medicinal treatments and used superstitiously to…

As women’s sport gains popularity worldwide, sportswomen are championing healthy bodies and banishing the myth that a woman's body should be a particular shape or size to be fit, strong and feminine.

We understand the immune system to be an invaluable ally; protecting the body from any harmful pathogens it may encounter. But sometimes this powerful defensive armoury can turn against healthy cells and tissues, in what we refer to as ‘autoimmune disea…

Endeavour academic Benjamin Waters’ first love was acting and theatre. But meditation and martial arts opened his eyes to Eastern healing.

Amelia Hetherington was pushing through a medical science degree in Sydney when she realised she didn’t love it. So, she opted instead for naturopathy and has never looked back.

Australia’s ecological footprint is high. Really, really high. This means that as individuals (whilst it can feel overwhelming) it is important we ensure that our choices are eco-friendly, within as many facets of our life as possible.

At 17, Casey Wise was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and left her doctor’s office with a prescription for long-term medication. Assuming that was her lot in life, Casey moved on with her studies and career in business management and advertising, bu…