Is eating gluten a problem for you? Are you tired and always low on iron? Have you also drawn the connection between gut symptoms like bloating and wind happening when you eat gluten containing foods? You may have Coeliac disease or non-Coeliac gluten sensitivity. Coeliac disease is an auto-immune disease where gluten is identified by the immune system and antibodies are formed against it. In Coeliac disease there is damage to the brush border of the small intestine occurring that is...

Why see a Naturopath during pregnancy?   Pregnancy is such a special time of excitement and anticipation as your baby grows.  It can also be plagued by overwhelm and anxiety as you are faced with so many decisions to make and questions around diet, supplementation, lifestyle and exercise.  All you want is the very best for yourself and your growing family, and this is where seeing a Naturopath comes in.  Consulting a Naturopath helps to ensure that you have a healthy and happy pregnanc...

Are your gut bugs making you sick? Gut health is a hot topic right now and it’s great to hear specialists being interviewed on the radio discussing stool banks being opened and museum’s creating microbiome exhibitions but do you really understand the role your gut bugs are playing in causing your health issues? Let’s look at the basics to understand the role the gut plays in not just digestive symptoms but also in issues like fatigue, hormone imbalance and even how your brain functions....