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A recent survey in 2022 discovered that over 90% of women have never been taught about menopause and more than 60% did not feel informed or have any knowledge of the sequence of physiological events which lead to a woman’s final menstrual cycle.

Acupuncture and tui na (Chinese remedial massage) are both traditional Chinese medicine therapies that can treat a variety of health concerns. While they both come from the same branch of ancient medicine and target specific acupoints, there are some ke…

Darren Tremaine admits he was never into natural health. But, in his late teens, when he had exhausted all avenues with conventional medicine, he went to a naturopath about his health concerns.

The desire for sex varies dramatically from person to person and can be influenced by a huge range of physical, psychological, and social factors. As part of Men’s Health Week, we delve deeper into the world of men’s libido and get some advice from natu…

Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in males. It’s responsible for competitiveness, energy, and drive, as well as increased libido, muscle mass, and body hair. Testosterone is also required for sufficient levels of red blood cells, regular sleep pat…

After years of owning and running cafes in Cronulla, Greer Calabro started looking for a healthier path and researched nutrition. Before she knew it, Greer had sold her cafes and enrolled at Endeavour.

Traditionally when you graduated in natural health, you would become an apprentice to a more experienced practitioner. Today, this is no longer the case, which is why many health practitioners recommend that students seek a mentor.

A mentor is someone wh…

Gua sha may be having a bit of a moment, but did you know that it's a traditional healing technique that has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years? Gua sha involves using a smooth-edged tool to scrape the skin in a specific pattern, …

Let’s set the record straight. Stress is a biological response which impacts your mental and physical energy.

When you feel stressed, you go into a fight-or-flight-or-freeze response. The main stress hormone, adrenaline, makes you feel energetic and moti…

Heeding the call for a sea change, Amy Gardner relocated to the Gold Coast. But that change sparked the start of several more that brought her closer to her passion – food as medicine – and a discovery that would mold her future career.

We all know that feeling ­– the tickle in your throat, the heaviness in your head, the sense that a cold or flu is about to take hold. It's not a pleasant feeling, and we'll do almost anything to ward off the impending illness.

With winter fast approaching, Tracy Gaibisso – a herbalist and naturopathy lecturer at Endeavour – shares some wisdom to keep your mind, body, and spirit in tip-top shape.