Wellspring Blog

A postpartum journey should be a sacred journey of a new baby and a new mother. The journey should be slow, peaceful, and enjoyable, although for many women it isn’t.

A part-time job in a health food store during high school sparked Riannon Page’s interest in naturopathy and its potential to change lives. The more she investigated, the more she wanted to know.

In my clinic, Mungbean Health, we work with clients wanting to fall pregnant every single day. Not only are they wanting to achieve a healthy pregnancy, but they are ALWAYS (and understandably) wanting it to happen fast and obviously to be a successful …

A spriggy-evergreen herb with a distinctive aroma, rich history of use in cooking, medicine, and cultural folklore? We’re talking about rosemary, of course!

When Endeavour academic Lesley O’Connor was in her early twenties, she moved to London. Cooking meals for herself for the first time, Lesley got very interested in what she was eating. So much so that when she returned home to Australia, she went straig…

Stinging nettle is one of the most misunderstood members of the medicinal plant community, typically sprayed with pesticide or forcefully yanked out of the ground – but once you get past the stinging hairs, this prickly plant holds some pretty interesti…

Since joining the Metagenics team in 2017, Ruth has developed a special interest in producing resources that enhance practitioner confidence in clinical practice.

When bushfire threatened the home of Endeavour academic Tracy Gaibisso, the first thing her husband suggested she pack was her herbal medicine books. The only trouble was Tracy couldn’t decide which ones.

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.

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…

Did you know that it has been estimated that between 24-27% of the population have a HLA-DR gene which means that they cannot create antibodies to mould and are genetically susceptible to a condition known as CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome…

Preconception care is about a window of opportunity for you and your partner to optimise your baby’s health, reducing the risk for chronic health issues that are globally on the rise. In fact, by the time you are pregnant, it is often too late to make a…