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Breastmilk is finally getting the attention it deserves. More and more research is showing us just how incredible it is. Breastmilk isn't just baby food; it's a dynamic, living substance that changes to meet a baby's needs. And guess what…

Breastmilk is a baby's ideal source of nutrition and immunity but, most incredibly, it is their ultimate gut gardener. It truly is a marvel of nature – a perfect blend of nutrients, hormones, beneficial probiotics and prebiotics.

With nettles in abundance at the moment it’s a great time to make some nettle dishes. Nettles, while not commonly used in the kitchen, can help with a range of health conditions including arthritis, hair loss and blood sugar control. Read more about the…

When we last spoke, nutritionist and skin educator Jacinta Barbagallo was heading to northern Italy to support her brother competing in an international pizza competition before she settled in Bali for the winter. After the extended lockdowns in Melbour…

They say the eyes are the window to your soul; and the study of iridology certainly confirms that. Iridology is an incredible tool that studies the iris, providing insight into systemic health concerns, genetic predispositions, and personality types. Al…

Autoimmune conditions are an increasing concern because of their impact on people’s lives and the limits of pharmaceutical treatment options. As with many other long term chronic conditions, complementary medicines such as naturopathy have much to offer…

In her home country of Brazil, Paula Aguina studied architecture and worked as an architect for several years. Although Paula realised it wasn’t a career for her, she didn’t consider natural health an option until she was in Australia.

Water is such a normal part of our lives that we do not realise it can be a powerful therapeutic tool. In reality, water has been associated with medicine and health since the beginning of recorded history, and has been used by renowned physicians such …

One of the most frequently asked questions that I get as an acne naturopath is simply “what should I eat for clear skin?”

With a background in martial arts and meditation, Millicent Matthew was bouncing around and looking for a career with purpose. They were seeing acupuncturists, who convinced them to consider studying natural medicine.

“I looked for an accredited college,…

Proud Wotjobaluk woman Kasey Barnes has always been drawn to nature and loved science at school, but she didn’t realise she could combine both her passions in a natural health career. That’s until her aunty got involved in natural health.

We all know how crucial breathing is. It is, after all, the one single thing that we do continuously from birth to the last moment of our life.