Parasites
With our current focus on the gut, the diagnosis of worms and other parasites as visitors in some families is common. What the term ‘parasite’ means to naturopaths is that the gut health is poor and the immune system is … Continued
Dark Night of the Soul – Finding the Light
Many of us will experience periods of deep sadness or depression in our lives, maybe around the ending of a marriage, a death or a job loss. A Dark Night of the Soul is an altogether different experience and while … Continued
Drops or Pilules?
When I did my training in the UK in the early 90’s I actually didn’t realise that remedies came in anything other than a dry dose! They came in a huge range of sizes and forms: what we call pilules … Continued
Oestrogen dominance, autism, high copper & more
While 25% of the population may be at risk of copper deficiency, by far the biggest issue with copper is toxicity. I have written about copper toxicity in the past, but as time goes on and I see a wider … Continued
Environmental Stress & Your New Baby
Attachment parenting is now a common way to raise children and has been shown in studies of indigenous populations to produce well-adjusted children with lower levels of depression and better self-esteem. Many of the traditional societies on which this philosophy … Continued
Homeopathy – Art, Science, Nanomedicine
We are demanding evidence of science in all areas of life. Some of the research carried out is high quality and finally reveals what we may have suspected for years on a range of topics. However, in some cases, when quality research is provided, the scientists with … Continued
Why do I need to see a GP?
I sometimes get the feeling that people may be a little reluctant or even scared to go and see a GP or visit their local emergency department. I can understand this, particularly based on some of the comments I get … Continued
What can I treat at home myself?
Let’s start out with some questions just to get you in the zone! Question 1: Why can’t I buy that remedy from an online store? Question 2: Is this a repeat prescription from another homeopath? Question 3: Is it appropriate … Continued
Lactose Intolerance or Dairy Allergy
The concept of lactose intolerance has been big in my practice since 2001 when I opened The Children’s Ear Clinic in Perth. This is not necessarily a true allergy, but more often an inability of the digestive system to cope with … Continued