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Vaginal Microbiome Testing
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Vaginal Microbiome Testing
Vaginal microbial complaints like thrush and BV are becoming more and more prevalent. When there is chronic or recurring thrush or bacterial vaginosis it is worthwhile completing a vaginal microbiome […]
Can Acupuncture Help Anxiety
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Can Acupuncture Help Anxiety
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. This ancient practice involves the insertion of sterile, thin needles […]
Hypnotherapy for Fear of Needles
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy for Fear of Needles
Clinical hypnotherapy to help with fear of needles and medical procedures involving injections Do you experience an overwhelming fear at the mere sight of a needle or the thought of […]
5 Natural Remedies for Insomnia during Pregnancy
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5 Natural Remedies for Insomnia during Pregnancy
Congratulations on conceiving! Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time, and alongside some of the beautiful changes happening in your body, there are some not so welcome changes – including […]
How a Female Fertility Test Works
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How a Female Fertility Test Works
Understanding female fertility is crucial for individuals and couples seeking to conceive. Female fertility testing plays a pivotal role in evaluating reproductive health, identifying potential obstacles, and guiding appropriate interventions. […]
Natural Treatment for Blastocystis Hominis
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Natural Treatment for Blastocystis Hominis
What is blastocystis hominis? Blastocystis Hominis, a microscopic parasite that resides in the human intestines, has gained increasing attention in recent years due to its potential link to gastrointestinal symptoms. […]
Fertility Naturopaths Brisbane
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Fertility Naturopaths Brisbane
Nutritional, herbal and supplement guidance for optimal fertility health What is fertility naturopathy? At Shift at Brisbane Natural Fertility, we’ve been helping humans get pregnant for over 14 years. To […]
Digestive Disorders That Cause Weight Gain
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Digestive Disorders That Cause Weight Gain
What are the types of digestive disorders that cause weight gain? Are you struggling with weight gain despite your efforts to eat a healthy diet and exercise? There are a […]
Pyrrole disorder
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Pyrrole disorder
What is pyrrole disorder? Pyrrole disorder is a metabolic condition that involves an abnormality in the synthesis and metabolism of certain compounds called pyrroles. Pyrroles are by-products of red blood […]
Natural Immune Boosters
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Natural Immune Boosters
With winter comes the cold and flu season. Although a flu shot may protect you against certain strains of the influenza virus, the best defense against both influenza and the […]
Fasting For Health
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Fasting For Health
Fasting is the practice of abstaining for food for a period of time. Fasting is one of the most amazing and profound things you can do for your body. During […]
The Relationship Between Our Attachment Styles and Our Childhood
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The Relationship Between Our Attachment Styles and Our Childhood
Have you heard of the term ‘attachment styles’ in the context of intimate relationships? The Attachment Theory was formulated by psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, John Bowlby. Based on his theory, there […]
Functional Medicine
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Functional Medicine
An integrative approach to help you find the root cause of disease What is functional medicine? Functional medicine is a personalised approach to health care that focuses on treating the […]
This year’s Dirty Dozen and Clean 15
Diet
This year’s Dirty Dozen and Clean 15
This year’s Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 has just been released! The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 is an easy-to-use shopper’s guide to high pesticide versus low pesticide fruits and vegetables. In simple […]
Assistance With Healthy Weight Loss In Brisbane
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Assistance With Healthy Weight Loss In Brisbane
Naturopath’s Weight Loss Diet Brisbane Are you struggling to lose weight or prevent weight gain? Do you have problems losing weight or keeping it off? Many patients that we see […]
Alkalise It!
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Alkalise It!
Eating alkaline for good health. You may have heard that following an alkaline diet is good for your health, but what does that mean? Did you know when you eat […]
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture is an ancient practice that originated in Asia. It works by facilitating the smooth flow of energy (qi, pronounced chee) and Blood flow in the body. Smooth flow of […]
Does Leaky Gut Syndrome Pass The Test?
Health Info
Does Leaky Gut Syndrome Pass The Test?
Thinking of getting a leaky gut syndrome test? Here’s what you need to know. What is leaky gut syndrome? Leaky gut syndrome, otherwise known as increased intestinal permeability, is a […]
5 reasons why a ‘past life’ healing may be beneficial for you
Holographic Kinetics
5 reasons why a ‘past life’ healing may be beneficial for you
We are born into this life as babies with our brains completely fresh and new. But our Spirit contains years upon years of memories. These memories, holograms or karmic imbalances […]
Weight Loss – Why is it such a big deal?
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Weight Loss – Why is it such a big deal?
Did you know that 67% of Australians are overweight or obese? A 2017 Australian Bureau of Statistics study shared this figure and this was an increase from 63% in 2014, […]
The 7 main differences between Japanese Acupuncture vs Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture
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The 7 main differences between Japanese Acupuncture vs Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture
One of the many questions we get asked as TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioners is “what is Japanese acupuncture and how does it differ from Chinese acupuncture?” Here are the […]
Top 5 Myths about Fats and Oils
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Top 5 Myths about Fats and Oils
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the issue of fats – we are constantly hearing about the benefits of a low-fat diet, and more recently the benefits of good […]
Does Hypnotherapy Work?
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Does Hypnotherapy Work?
The short answer to this question is a very firm yes! In the last fifty years, evidence-based research into the effectiveness of hypnotherapy has provided significant insights into the therapeutic […]
3 Things You Need to know about Dairy Products
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3 Things You Need to know about Dairy Products
Going dairy-free is one of the very best things you can do for your gut and general health, even if it is only temporary. While we’ve been told our whole […]
Hypnotherapy For Weight Loss Program Brisbane
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Hypnotherapy For Weight Loss Program Brisbane
If you are struggling with losing weight, lacking healthy diet and exercise routines or suffer from negative self-talk and low self-esteem – hypnotherapy for weight loss could be the answer. […]
Hypnotherapy for Sleep
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Hypnotherapy for Sleep
Our ‘hypnotherapy for sleep’ sessions can help you enhance your sleep naturally. Shift Sleep Hypnosis sessions teach you how to get to sleep naturally and how to get back to […]
4 Lies your Ego will tell you to Sabotage your Healing Journey
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4 Lies your Ego will tell you to Sabotage your Healing Journey
If the title here has caught your attention, you may already be experiencing that the healing journey is not linear. There are many factors that negatively impact us on our […]
Hypnotherapy for Stress at Work
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Hypnotherapy for Stress at Work
Providers of clinical hypnotherapy to help with stress at work Signs and symptoms of stress at work Are you feeling overwhelmed with neverending to-do lists? Do you think about problems […]
Hypnotherapy for Anxiety
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Hypnotherapy for Anxiety
Providers of clinical hypnotherapy to help with anxiety issues and disorders For many of us, anxiety can cause constant stress and pressure in our lives. You may feel trapped in […]
Top 5 treatments for Acne and Breakouts
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Top 5 treatments for Acne and Breakouts
When do people get acne? Acne is one of the most troublesome issues in both men and women and we hear you, no one wants to have acne long-term. Acne […]
Hypnotherapy to Overcome Trauma
Emotional Wellness
Hypnotherapy to Overcome Trauma
Did you know that a combination of hypnotherapy and counselling is a powerful tool that can help you overcome trauma? If you are looking to overcome trauma in your life, […]
Top 5 Fermented Foods to Add to Your Diet
Health Info
Top 5 Fermented Foods to Add to Your Diet
When it comes to fermented foods, you may not automatically think of them as gut healers. However, a wide body of research has shown that incorporating portions of fermented food […]
5 Signs you have a Healthy Period
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5 Signs you have a Healthy Period
Have you ever thought “is my period normal?” or “should I be feeling this bloated, tired and cranky before or during my period?” – or even, “should there be this […]
COVID-19 support update
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 support update
With the Omicron wave of COVID-19 hitting Australians hard, we wanted to do something and offer you and your loved ones support. Our practitioners have been following the research for […]
What is Seed Cycling and Does it Work?
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What is Seed Cycling and Does it Work?
Seed cycling is a dietary lifestyle habit that aims to positively improve hormonal health, specifically for women and their menstrual cycle. It is theorised that through altering the consumption of […]
Live Raw Tropical Porridge
Healthy Sweets
Live Raw Tropical Porridge
Ingredients: Nut mix – will serve 4 2tbsp raw almonds 2tbsp pepitas 2tbsp sunflower seeds 2tbsp flax seeds Fruit for one person: ½ ripe mango, finely chopped ¼ medium paw […]
Prevent Energy Crashes by Eating this Breakfast!
Diet
Prevent Energy Crashes by Eating this Breakfast!
Now, you may ask: How important is breakfast for starting the day with good energy? The answer? Very important! Breakfast often refers to “breaking the fast”. Overnight, the body essentially […]
Apricot, Goji Berry And Coconut Health Balls
Healthy Sweets
Apricot, Goji Berry And Coconut Health Balls
These balls are a great snack to satisfy your sweet tooth without sugar. They are super high in iron, calcium, magnesium and good fats. Ingredients ¾ cup organic dried apricots […]
Shin Splints
Acupuncture
Shin Splints
Shin splints or Tibial Syndrome is one of the most common running injuries that I see at Shift. It can affect both professional and recreational athletes equally and it’s not […]
Beetroot, Caramelised Onion and Goat’s Cheese Tart
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Beetroot, Caramelised Onion and Goat’s Cheese Tart
This recipe is super easy to make! The pastry contains less butter than normal pastry – it has grated carrot in it to give extra moisture and nutrients. Serve with […]
Autumn is here.. Why not plant a vegetable garden?
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Autumn is here.. Why not plant a vegetable garden?
Do you find yourself daydreaming about that vegetable garden you have always wanted to plant? Perhaps it is a simple herb garden, or maybe your dreams involve lines of crops […]
Quinoa Porridge
Gluten Free Recipes
Quinoa Porridge
Quinoa is an ancient grain originating in South America. It is gluten free, high in protein and calcium and is a complex carbohydrate. Our naturopaths recommend making this porridge on […]
So your naturopath said…”no gluten”!
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So your naturopath said…”no gluten”!
Why do we ask you not to eat gluten even if you don’t have Celiac’s Disease? The main reason is that your gut is so very important to your overall […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are 2 types of autoimmune inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that affect various parts of the gastrointestinal system. Alongside with mainstream medical treatment, both these conditions […]
What Clouds Your Judgment In Times of Stress? – A mindful way to move through our stress responses.
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What Clouds Your Judgment In Times of Stress? – A mindful way to move through our stress responses.
The experience of stress is a topic that everyone can relate to. We all experience it from time to time and some of us experience it frequently. How we manage […]
Spicy Couscous With Chicken And Vegetables
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Spicy Couscous With Chicken And Vegetables
Ingredients: 1 large onion, diced 1 carrot, finely diced 1/2 capsicum, diced 1 cup mushrooms, diced 1 organic chicken breast, diced 2 tomatoes, diced 1.4 cup pitted olives, chopped in […]
Ankle Injury
Acupuncture
Ankle Injury
Acupuncture for Ankle Sprains Ankle injuries are a very common orthopaedic injury. Most ankle sprains heal with conservative treatments like RICE therapy (rest, ice, compression and elevation) however for many […]
Butter Beans With Sage And Garlic
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Butter Beans With Sage And Garlic
Comforting and aromatic, butter beans gently simmered with garlic compliment a main course or is wonderful as a healthy lunchbox addition. Ingredients: 250g butter beans (soaked overnight) 2-3 tablespoons extra […]
Spring Clean
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Spring Clean
Now that warmer weather has arrived leaving us in no doubt about the arrival of spring we turn to new rituals. Packing away our bulky winter woollies, making room for […]
Why IBS is Not A Real Diagnosis
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Why IBS is Not A Real Diagnosis
Healing IBS Naturally. Can it even be done? Especially considering that it’s not even a proper diagnosis. The story goes like this. You’ve been suffering from gut issues for a […]
Orange Chia Seed Pudding
Healthy Sweets
Orange Chia Seed Pudding
This delicious raw pudding is so delicious you’ll be coming back for more! The chia seeds swell like tapioca to give a yummy pudding like consistency. Ingredients: 1½ cups freshly […]
Bean Loaf
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Bean Loaf
Looking for a vegetarian meal with a meaty feel? Look no further than this delicious bean loaf! Ingredients: 2 cups cooked beans (kidney beans work well but others will too) […]
Acupuncture’s Role In Treating Bell’s Palsy
Acupuncture
Acupuncture’s Role In Treating Bell’s Palsy
If you were wondering – Yes you can speed up your recovery from Bell’s Palsy with Acupuncture. Chinese medicine has been treating Bell’s Palsy with acupuncture and herbal medicine for […]
Tennis Elbow
Acupuncture
Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow” is the most common chronic pain condition affecting the elbow. Despite the name, only 5-10% of sufferers actually play tennis. Tennis elbow is also known as Lateral epicondylalgia […]
The Invisible Enemy – How Acupuncture Can Help Your Hayfever
Acupuncture
The Invisible Enemy – How Acupuncture Can Help Your Hayfever
Allergies can affect anyone and statistically, hayfever (Allergic Rhinitis) affects up to 40% of the world’s population. It might not be obvious to the naked eye but air pollution and […]
Traditional Chicken Soup
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Traditional Chicken Soup
The soup we crave when we feel unwell and ought to eat when we are well! Ingredients: 2 tbsp rice bran oil 1 leek, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed […]
How A Walk in the Forest can Help Cure What Ails You
Energetic Healing
How A Walk in the Forest can Help Cure What Ails You
We’ve been hearing more and more about how getting out into nature can help to improve mood, reduce stress and promote overall good health. It makes a fair bit of […]
Dairy Free Creamy Chicken Pasta
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Dairy Free Creamy Chicken Pasta
Serves 4 Ingredients: Nut cream 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/4 cup raw macadamia nuts 1 cup water Sauce 500g organic chicken thigh, thinly sliced 1 large onion, chopped 1tbsp mixed […]
The Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Nervous System & How They Affect Our Daily Life
Naturopathy
The Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Nervous System & How They Affect Our Daily Life
In today’s day and age, people are under heightened states of stress more than they’ve ever been before. Stress in our daily life has a direct effect on the hypothalamus […]
Are you out of touch with your feelings?
Emotional Wellness
Are you out of touch with your feelings?
This may sound rather strange and almost a bit insulting! How could we not know what we’re feeling? The truth is that while we go through so many different experiences on […]
Vegetable Salad
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Vegetable Salad
If you hate leafy cold salads then this is for you! This simple salad tastes great and can be had on its own or as a side to a meal. […]
Could High Histamine Food be causing your Headaches, Itchy mouth, Anxiety or Bloating?
Emotional Wellness
Could High Histamine Food be causing your Headaches, Itchy mouth, Anxiety or Bloating?
What is histamine? Histamine is a compound that is released from immune cells as a normal part of a healthy functioning immune system. It helps us communicate with the brain, alert […]
How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture
How Acupuncture Works
The art of acupuncture involves the insertion of fine sterile needles into specific locations, to stimulate the body to heal itself. Traditionally, explanations involve its effect on improving the flow […]
Can Fertility Acupuncture help your Egg Quality?
Chinese Medicine
Can Fertility Acupuncture help your Egg Quality?
As an integrative acupuncturist, I understand the importance of looking into your menstrual cycle health and recognising imbalances such as irregular cycles, painful periods, PMS, excessively heavy or light menstrual […]
Acupuncture for Emotions and Moods
Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Emotions and Moods
Emotional strain may hamper your ability to lead a normal and active lifestyle, becoming an inhibiting factor in daily life and further perpetuating the likelihood of associated mood disorders, such […]
5 Things to Think About Before you Order your Triple Shot
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5 Things to Think About Before you Order your Triple Shot
We looooove coffee, right? And if you talk to the right people, you will hear that caffeine is very good for you. It has, in fact, been shown to improve […]
Quinoa Tabouleh
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Quinoa Tabouleh
This a a great spin on traditional tabbouleh which normally uses bulgar wheat. This version can be enjoyed by those with gluten sensitivity and is this recipe is great for […]
Green Smoothies For Health
Gluten Free Recipes
Green Smoothies For Health
Green leafy vegetables are an essential element to any healthy diet. They are power packed full of vitamins, minerals and beneficial phytonutrients that contribute to good health. A great diet […]
Pumpkin And Chickpea Soup
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Pumpkin And Chickpea Soup
This is a great variation on the classic pumpkin soup, being high in protein due to the chickpeas and cashews. Ingredients 1/2 large pumpkin, peeled and chopped into large pieces […]
5 Signs You’re Being Affected by a Past Life
Holographic Kinetics
5 Signs You’re Being Affected by a Past Life
1. Recurring dreams of an event Sometimes when you keep dreaming of the same event over and over, it is your spirit’s way of bringing a traumatic or troubling event […]
Hypnosis and Habits
Emotional Wellness
Hypnosis and Habits
Whenever we find ourselves embarking on a new journey towards our goals, it always seems to begin with a set of intentions that mirror the very best part of ourselves […]
5 Signs that You Are Chronically Underhydrated and What To Do About It
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5 Signs that You Are Chronically Underhydrated and What To Do About It
As we enter the warmer months, it is increasingly important to pay attention to staying well hydrated. The hot weather means that you lose more water through your pores as […]
10 Essentails to Falling Pregnant
Acupuncture
10 Essentails to Falling Pregnant
If you and your partner have been ‘kind of trying’ for the last couple of months or even years with little luck but have now decided that this is your […]
Coconut And Goji Berry Bliss Balls
Healthy Sweets
Coconut And Goji Berry Bliss Balls
Ingredients: 1/2 cup goji berries 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup warm water 1 cup raw cashews 1/2 cup coconut 1tbsp unhulled tahini 1tbsp chlorella powder (optional) How to make it: […]
Myotherapy Massage for the Treatment of Back Pain
Myotherapy
Myotherapy Massage for the Treatment of Back Pain
There are many different types of back pain that can affect the way your body works, and the reality is that most of us will experience one form or another […]
7 Tips to Support Mothers After the Birth of their Baby
Emotional Wellness
7 Tips to Support Mothers After the Birth of their Baby
In many cultures, post-partum care is considered a normal and essential part of care for a new family, in particular, for the new mother. Here in Australia though, there is […]
Three Words to Change your Relationship
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Three Words to Change your Relationship
Who remembers that giddy time in the beginning of a relationship – when all the happy hormones are in play when you are constantly in the throes of lust, desire, and […]
How To Make Labna
How To Guides
How To Make Labna
Labna is a cheese which is easily made from yoghurt. It has the benefits of containing good bacteria that is beneficial for your gut and is easier to digest than […]
Stress, Balance and Hypnosis
Energetic Healing
Stress, Balance and Hypnosis
Feeling overwhelmed with never-ending to-do lists? Ruminating about problems at work? Doubting your ability to do the job? Sleeping badly? Not having the time to devote to your family? Are […]
Do you have a Histamine Intolerance?
Migraines
Do you have a Histamine Intolerance?
Do you have a Histamine intolerance? Do you experience unexplained headaches, migraines or symptoms like a runny nose or itchy mouth? How about hives, abdominal cramps or irregular menstrual cycles? Does your face flush or do […]
Sore muscles after exercising: Is it normal?
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Sore muscles after exercising: Is it normal?
Having delayed onset muscle soreness is common after exercise but it’s nothing to be alarmed about. It usually means that your muscles are getting stronger. Mild soreness is a natural […]
Gluten-Free Christmas Cake
Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten-Free Christmas Cake
Indulge guilt free with this lovely cake, which is free from sugar, wheat and gluten. Ingredients: 250g chopped organic butter 1/2 cup filtered water 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup xylitol […]
Loving Your Liver with Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine
Loving Your Liver with Chinese Medicine
Spring is here, and with it, after a long winter of hibernating, comes new life, and the growth and activity of plants and animals. In the clinic, it’s my experience […]
Coconut Rough Cake – GF
Healthy Sweets
Coconut Rough Cake – GF
As well as being delicious, this gluten-free cake is high in fibre, low in sugar and is a good source of protein. The dates provide calcium and fibre. It is […]
Natural Treatment for Hypertension
Diet
Natural Treatment for Hypertension
If you have been told you have high blood pressure or Hypertension you may be concerned about taking medication long term. There are several strategies you can take to help […]
Natural Cures for Constipation
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Natural Cures for Constipation
Health begins in the gut, and constipation is just one of many signs that your digestive system is out of balance. A healthy bowel motion consists of waste products from […]
How To Grow Your Own Sprouts
How To Guides
How To Grow Your Own Sprouts
Sprouts are the new shoots of plant seeds and are therefore a powerhouse of nutrients. Sprouts are a good source of vitamin A, Bs, C, K, silica and amino acids […]
Natural Treatment for Psoriasis
Naturopathy
Natural Treatment for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a complex and chronic skin condition characterised by an increase in the life cycle of skin cells causing them to build up rapidly on the surface of the […]
Dry Needling
Acupuncture
Dry Needling
Dry Needling specifically treats musculoskeletal pain. A fine, single-use needle is inserted into a dysfunctional muscle with the aim of returning it to its optimal state. Studies have shown there […]
Natural Treatment of Endometriosis
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Natural Treatment of Endometriosis
Can you treat endometriosis naturally? Endometriosis is becoming increasingly common and is one of the issues our patients most commonly seek help for. It occurs when the endometrial tissue (inside […]
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
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Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) condition causing recurrent attacks of intense nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and sometimes headaches or migraines. Attacks can last from a few hours to several days at […]
Understanding Autoimmune Disease
Diet
Understanding Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmunity is a process that occurs when the immune system becomes a little confused about which cells in the body are foreign, and which are self. In autoimmune disease, the […]
Natural Treatment of PCOS
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Natural Treatment of PCOS
Need a PCOS naturopath Brisbane? PCOS is in the top three conditions that our naturopaths treat at Shift. What is PCOS and can you treat it naturally? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, […]
5 Tips for Eating Organic on a Budget
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5 Tips for Eating Organic on a Budget
You may be aware by now that health is not just about the types of foods we eat, but also the quality and purity of the foods we are eating. […]
Perimenopause & Menopause
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Perimenopause & Menopause
Being female and getting to your mid to late forties means you may be starting to wonder what menopause is going to be like for you. Will you suffer from […]
Why Bone Broth?
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Why Bone Broth?
It is said in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) we receive qi from our parents and from what we put into our bodies. We take the breath from air into our […]
Kale Chips Recipe
Gluten Free Recipes
Kale Chips Recipe
Kale is a bounty of good nutrition – being high in calcium, magnesium, iron and many other trace minerals. Kale is also very alkaline (antiinflammatory) and has a decent amount […]
Natural Cures for Cold Sores
Acupuncture
Natural Cures for Cold Sores
Cold sores are annoying and painful lesions that occur due to an outbreak of the herpes virus – usually HSV – 1. Over 30% of people have experienced cold sores […]
Butternut Cookies
Gluten Free Recipes
Butternut Cookies
Sugar, Dairy and Gluten Free Ingredients: 150g coconut flour 1/4 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons stevia powder, plus extra to dust a pinch of sea salt 200g cashew […]
Okra Stew
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Okra Stew
Okra is a little known vegetable that is commonly consumed in Middle Eastern and African cuisine. Okra is rich in gut-loving fibre, as well as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin […]
How To Prepare Legumes
How To Guides
How To Prepare Legumes
Legumes are a great addition to the diet, being high in protein and minerals and a great source of complex carbohydrates. The legume family includes lentils, chickpeas and beans. Our […]
Detox isn’t just for hippies, addicts, or those on a spiritual journey!
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Detox isn’t just for hippies, addicts, or those on a spiritual journey!
It’s a toxic world we live in. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the US National Toxicology Program (NTP) there are over 900 identified potential […]
How to buy a cow
Diet
How to buy a cow
Shirley | Hand Sourced | How to Buy a Cow Brisbane’s Hand Sourced Provedore | Better food, naturally Aussies are big meat eaters. And much of it is wasted. Australia is now […]
Natural Treatment of Depression
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Natural Treatment of Depression
Depression can be a crippling condition that really needs a proper diagnosis from a medical practitioner or psychologist. Patients diagnosed with depression experience a persistent decline in their mood, which […]
Natural Treatment of Alopecia
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Natural Treatment of Alopecia
Hair loss or alopecia is a relatively common, but often very disturbing condition affecting approximately 2% of the population worldwide, with no significant difference in incidence between men and women. […]
Acupuncture for Acne
Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Acne
There is nothing like finding a pimple on your face before a big event but when you face this situation every day and it’s not one pimple but acne…oh my. […]
Gluten Free Toasted Muesli
Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten Free Toasted Muesli
The problem with most muesli that you buy is that they are loaded with sugar and preservatives. Another issue is that toasting muesli with nuts and seeds makes the good […]
Healthy Baking Substitutions
Health Info
Healthy Baking Substitutions
Making baking healthy! Baking your own cakes, biscuits and other treats is great fun! It also gives you the opportunity to control exactly what is going into your food, avoiding […]
Five Tips for Healthy Aging
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Five Tips for Healthy Aging
Let’s face it – we are all getting older each and every day. Accepting this might actually be the first step in healthy aging – well, the alternative is not […]
A single massage helps in the treament of chronic pain
Massage
A single massage helps in the treament of chronic pain
A controlled study has proven that massage is an effective treatment for patients with chronic pain. In the study involving 101 patients, those that received massage had significantly less pain […]
Boosting Energy Naturally
Health Info
Boosting Energy Naturally
Good energy levels are achieved and maintained by a balanced diet rich in nutrients, regular exercise and a good nights sleep. Here are our naturopath’s top 10 things that you […]
Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) and fertility – a definitive diagnosis?
Health Info
Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) and fertility – a definitive diagnosis?
Increasing age is a major contributing factor to fertility decline in women. This is because the number and quality of oocytes (eggs) in the ovaries naturally and progressively decline with […]
Amazing Kangaroo Meatballs
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Amazing Kangaroo Meatballs
Kangaroo’s bound free their whole lives giving them an amazingly healthy and muscular physique. Choosing kangaroo meat is an excellent way to increase your red meat protein and it is […]
Quinoa – The Ancient Superfood
Health Info
Quinoa – The Ancient Superfood
Quinoa, pronounced keen-wa, is an ancient grain originating in South America. It was the staple food of the Incas and is still consumed in Peru and other countries as a […]
Naturopathy For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Health Info
Naturopathy For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS, is multi-system disorder that many people suffer with. CFS is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that once all other possible causes of your group of […]
Easy Healthy Detox
Health Info
Easy Healthy Detox
After overindulging it’s time to get out of hibernation mode and clean out your home, workspace and your body! Detoxification is a process that happens in our bodies every single […]
Beating Asthma the Natural Way
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Beating Asthma the Natural Way
Asthma is one of the largest causes of illness in Australia and affects both children and adults. There is no medical cure for asthma – if the disease does not […]
The Art Of Reflexology
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The Art Of Reflexology
The feet are one of the most important parts of body, containing a quarter of all the bones in the body. They serve us as shock absorbers, momentum initiators, and […]
Organic, Free-Range, Caged, Barn Laid, Bred Free-Range… What Does It All Mean?
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Organic, Free-Range, Caged, Barn Laid, Bred Free-Range… What Does It All Mean?
You’re in the meat department looking for something for dinner. You see labels claiming to be free range, bred-free range, organic or grain fed. What does organic-eggsit all mean? You’d […]
Gluten Free Recipes
Healthy Recipes
Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten Free Homemade Muesli Bars Nearly all muesli bars you buy are loaded with sugars like glucose, corn syrup and other nasties, so we thought we’d show you how to […]
Myofascial Triggerpoints
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Myofascial Triggerpoints
Myofascia refers to the bundles of muscle cells and the connective tissue cells that surround and connect them to form a muscle and its related tendons. Triggerpoints are small bundles […]
How Resistance Exercise Can Reverse Aging
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How Resistance Exercise Can Reverse Aging
Science has proven you can literally age in reverse. The scientific journal “Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle”. Training your muscles can literally turn back the genetic clock […]
Protein – What’s all the fuss?
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Protein – What’s all the fuss?
When you think of protein, you may associate it with weight training and muscle mass. However, protein is so much more. Protein is an essential building block for every cell […]
Gluten Free Homemade Muesli Bars
Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten Free Homemade Muesli Bars
Nearly all muesli bars you buy are loaded with sugars like glucose, corn syrup and other nasties, so we thought we’d show you how to make your own! This is […]
Lunch And Dinner Recipes
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Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Okra Stew Okra is a little known vegetable that is commonly consumed in Middle Eastern and African cuisine. Okra is rich in gut-loving fibre, as well as vitamin A, vitamin […]
Health Benefits of Coconut
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Health Benefits of Coconut
Coconuts are an amazing plant – growing in warm climates all across the world to give us a great food source with lots of health benefits. From one coconut tree […]
Massage Benefits
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Massage Benefits
Having a massage at Brisbane Natural Health has many amazing health benefits. Not only will you feel less tight and more relaxed after your massage, but studies have shown that […]
Dairy – Is It Right For You?
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Dairy – Is It Right For You?
There is a raging debate about dairy – is it healthy or not? You will see TV ads spruking the benefits of having a glass of milk a day, but […]
Hypnosis to Quit Smoking
Coeliac Disease
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Coeliac Disease
Coeliac disease affects at least 1 in 100 people, with an estimated 75% of sufferers going undiagnosed. For coeliac sufferers ingestion of gluten causes an autoimmune inflammatory reaction in the […]
Acupuncture Is As Effective As Medication In The Treatment Of Shingles
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Acupuncture Is As Effective As Medication In The Treatment Of Shingles
Herpes Zoster, or shingles, is a strain of virus related to chicken pox that usually occurs in adulthood. In a recent study, it was found that acupuncture treatment for those […]
Hypnotherapy For Stress
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Hypnotherapy For Stress
Stress is an inevitable part of daily life, perhaps more so now than at any other time in human history. Daily we are exposed to stressors from and the world […]
10 Tips for Healthy Living
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10 Tips for Healthy Living
Sometimes it can be hard to know what the best thing is to do for your health. Our naturopath Katherine shares her top 10 tips for healthy living. 1.Chew your […]
How To Make LSA
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How To Make LSA
LSA is a ground meal of linseeds (also known as flaxseeds), sunflower seeds and almonds. It provides good fats including omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, as well as high […]
Walking Barefoot May Be An Essential Element Of Good Health
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Walking Barefoot May Be An Essential Element Of Good Health
Walking barefoot outside with the soles of your feet free to mesh with the surface of the earth, a process called earthing or grounding, has been shown to be good […]
Healthy Sweets
Healthy Recipes
Healthy Sweets
Coconut And Goji Berry Bliss Balls Ingredients:1/2 cup goji berries 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup warm water 1 cup raw cashews 1/2 cup coconut 1tbsp unhulled tahini 1tbsp chlorella powder […]
Natural Treatments for Thrush and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
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Natural Treatments for Thrush and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Thrush is an issue that effects most women at some point in their life. Symptoms can range to annoying to absolutely debilitating, severely impacting on your sex life as well […]
Asthma Spacers Now Recommended For Adults
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Asthma Spacers Now Recommended For Adults
Most people who have had childhood asthma or children with asthma would be familiar with the use of a spacer to administer medications. What is very little known is that […]
Virtual Gastric Band Program for Weight Loss
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Virtual Gastric Band Program for Weight Loss
About Virtual Gastric Banding at Brisbane Natural Health Have you struggled for years to maintain your weight within a healthy range? Have you tried eating healthily and exercising, but aren’t […]
Movement Is Your Brain’s Battery Charger
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Movement Is Your Brain’s Battery Charger
Did you know that half of the nerve messages being sent along your spinal cord are information of movement stimulus to the brain? The majority of these impulses come from […]
Coping With Headaches And Migraines
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Coping With Headaches And Migraines
Headaches are one of the most common ailments that effect people, with up to 3 million Australians being migraine sufferers and up to 7 million having tension headaches. Headaches can […]
Hypnotherapy For Performance Anxiety
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Hypnotherapy For Performance Anxiety
It is a known fact that public speaking or performing in front of an audience is the top thing that most people fear. Last month there was a newspaper article […]
Regional and Remote Health
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Regional and Remote Health
We are passionate about providing comprehensive health care options to rural and remote communities. Why rural health? For years we have seen patients from far and wide, that have flown […]
Wearing Schoolbags Right For Proper Posture And Spinal Health
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Wearing Schoolbags Right For Proper Posture And Spinal Health
Your child’s school bag and how they carry it can affect the health of their spine for the rest of their lives. We often end up lugging heaving bags for […]
Your Naturopathic Consultation
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Your Naturopathic Consultation
A lot of people wonder what will happen during their first visit to a Naturopath. At Shift at Brisbane Natural Health our Naturopaths use a holistic approach to healing your […]
Pediatric Acupuncture and Massage
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Pediatric Acupuncture and Massage
Chinese Medicine for Kids You might imagine your kids enjoying an acupuncture treatment about as much as a visit to the dentist. A welcome notion, considering we, as adults, lay […]
Why Should You Detox?
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Why Should You Detox?
Detoxing is an important part of living a balanced lifestyle but how do you do it properly and how can you make sure you are supporting your body in the […]
How To Guides
Healthy Recipes
How To Guides
How to make LSA LSA is a ground meal of linseeds (also known as flaxseeds), sunflower seeds and almonds. It provides good fats including omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, […]
Beat Colds And Flu – See a Naturopath Today!
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Beat Colds And Flu – See a Naturopath Today!
Lowered immunity is very common. High levels of stress along with nutritional deficiencies can leave your immune system poorly functioning. Signs of low immunity include picking up every cold, flu […]
Food As Medicine – Eating For Health
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Food As Medicine – Eating For Health
Hippocrates wisely said “let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food”. The dietary choices that you make can be just as vital as the treatments and […]
Supplements – What’s The Difference Between Practitioner Strength And Over The Counter??
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Supplements – What’s The Difference Between Practitioner Strength And Over The Counter??
Most people take some kind of supplement on a daily basis, whether it be a multivitamin, fish oils or other products which they have researched and found to be good, […]
Naturopathy Or Antibiotics
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Naturopathy Or Antibiotics
What do I choose and why? Naturopathy is a traditional healing system that has been used throughout the ages and is now backed by outstanding clinical research. Naturopathy can not […]
Vegetarian Omega 3 Sources
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Vegetarian Omega 3 Sources
Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid that has been studied widely – boasting health benefits like the ability to prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation and improve brain […]
Can Acupuncture Help with Depression?
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Can Acupuncture Help with Depression?
One in four people experience depression at some point in their lives. But can acupuncture help with depression? According to recent studies, the answer is ‘YES’. Firstly let’s look at […]
One bowl veggie muffins
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One bowl veggie muffins
2 free range eggs 1 medium zucchini grated 1/2 green capsicum finely diced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives 2 teaspoons parsley 1 good pinch of herb salt 1/4 cup pitted […]
Spicy Morrocan Chickpea & Lentil Soup with Chermoula
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Spicy Morrocan Chickpea & Lentil Soup with Chermoula
Ingredients: Serves 4-6 Chermoula marinade: 1 handful of fresh coriander or parsley 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 or 2 fresh red chilli’s (deseeded) […]
5 Home Remedies to Beat the Cold Weather and Change of Season Blues
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5 Home Remedies to Beat the Cold Weather and Change of Season Blues
1 – Essential Oil antiseptic blend – for cold, flu, sinus congestion, stuffy nose and headache. Add to water : Eucalyptus oil 5 drops Lavender oil 5 drops Peppermint oil […]
5 Ways To Combat Cold And Flu Season
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5 Ways To Combat Cold And Flu Season
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we believe our bodies have a type of Qi, or energy called “Wei Qi”. Wei Qi is our protective Qi and is located on the surface […]
5 Scientifically Proven Ways to Reduce the Risk of Your Children Developing Allergies
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5 Scientifically Proven Ways to Reduce the Risk of Your Children Developing Allergies
We are often told that allergies and allergic asthma are inherited disorders and that there is probably nothing that can be done about our children developing them as they grow […]
10 ways to get better sleep
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10 ways to get better sleep
Having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep can be very frustrating and becomes draining over time. Here are some safe, easy and tried and true strategies for getting you the […]
5 Possible Signs of Thyroid Trouble
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5 Possible Signs of Thyroid Trouble
Many people experience symptoms of low thyroid function despite their blood tests showing that everything is normal. Generally, thyroid screening tests such as TSH will only pick up the more […]
7 Swaps to go Gluten Free
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7 Swaps to go Gluten Free
7 Swaps to go Gluten-Free…. Have you been asked to trial a gluten-free diet, or recently been diagnosed as gluten intolerant? Sometimes making changes to your daily food choices can […]
Gluten Free Apple Turnovers
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Gluten Free Apple Turnovers
There’s nothing like warm apple pie on a cold winters evening! Here is a healthier gluten free take on a classic that is just as good if not better than the […]
How to Curb your Sugar (and carbohydrate) Cravings Naturally
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How to Curb your Sugar (and carbohydrate) Cravings Naturally
Are you at the type of person that is at the café for a piece of cake every afternoon at 3pm? Or perhaps you can’t finish a meal without having […]
All about MATCHA
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All about MATCHA
What’s so great about MATCHA? Matcha is a fine bright green powdered form of specially grown and processed green tea, Camellia sinensis. Historically this tea was used by Japanese Zen […]
Paleo brownies with raw chocolate ‘icing’
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Paleo brownies with raw chocolate ‘icing’
This recipe has been modified from one that I was sent from a lovely patient who found it on the ‘eat drink paleo’ website. So, as it goes with all […]
Sugar Free Jam Drop Biscuits
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Sugar Free Jam Drop Biscuits
These biscuits are easy to make and are free from sugar, wheat and dairy. The almonds and oats make them high in protein and fibre too! You’ll need a food […]
‘Tis the Season for Migraines
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‘Tis the Season for Migraines
Why? There are a number of triggers that can set off a migraine. Things like changes in barometric pressure such as summer storms rolling in or descending from high altitudes […]
Katherine hits the dance floor for Dancing CEOs 2017!
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Katherine hits the dance floor for Dancing CEOs 2017!
Support Katherine as she hits the dance floor to help aid domestic violence victims. Katherine Maslen, our CEO and founder here at Brisbane Natural Health has been nominated to take […]
What is meditation?
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What is meditation?
Meditation has roots in the contemplative practice of nearly every major religion. The prevalence of meditation in the media has given the word various meanings. So what is meditation? Meditation can […]
10 dairy free sources of calcium
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10 dairy free sources of calcium
We all know we need to get lots of calcium – it’s essential for bone strength, fighting stress and is needed for muscle function. In fact calcium is needed in […]
Baked Salmon with Basil Pesto and wilted greens
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Baked Salmon with Basil Pesto and wilted greens
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets with skin 1 Bok choy – washed thoroughly and roughly chopped. 10 Snow peas, tipped and tailed, and sliced in half lengthways. Sesame seeds – 2 […]
6 Signs That You May Have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
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6 Signs That You May Have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
Do you have SIBO? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, lovingly known as SIBO, is an issue that is becoming increasingly common. Our naturopaths are currently seeing around one new case each […]
Naturopathy Position at Brisbane Natural Health
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Naturopathy Position at Brisbane Natural Health
We’re now hiring another naturopath at Brisbane Natural Health! 12 months after the launch of our Australian first membership based model of health care we are now looking to expand […]
Staying Well in Winter and Beyond
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Staying Well in Winter and Beyond
The August winds have begun and there certainly are quite a few coughs and colds getting up close and personal right now, especially if you ride the peak hour trains! […]
5 Things You Don’t Know Are Toxic (but you should)
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5 Things You Don’t Know Are Toxic (but you should)
Every day we’re learning more about toxins – chemicals in our environment that are having an adverse affect on our health. You may be trying to eat organic produce, buying […]
Golden Milk Recipe
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Golden Milk Recipe
Winter’s finally here and I’ll admit, much to the disbelief of my fellow Queenslanders, I absolutely couldn’t be happier! I love the multi-layers of clothes, the amazing night sleeps and […]
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Insomnia
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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Insomnia
In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that stress is a primary factor to ill health and disease. Today’s daily responsibilities are demanding more and more from us then […]
The recipe to living a life you love.
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The recipe to living a life you love.
Do you live a life you love? I mean really stop and think about it – are you completely happy and loving your life? Are you happy in your relationships, […]
Blood sugar dysregulation and reactive hypoglycaemia
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Blood sugar dysregulation and reactive hypoglycaemia
Sugar cravings? Feeling ‘hangry’? Energy levels all over the place? Does this sound like you? If it does, there is a good chance that the reason for your symptoms is […]
Emotional toxicity, anger and your liver.
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Emotional toxicity, anger and your liver.
If you dwell on your issues, the associated emotions can make you sick. Your body psychology has a physical function that translates to a consciousness function that will give you […]
Is farmed salmon healthy?
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Is farmed salmon healthy?
Our days of eating wild-caught fish are numbered with dwindling global fish supplies caused by overfishing. The fish that is available to us is increasingly contaminated with mercury and with […]
10 Tips For Glowing Skin
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10 Tips For Glowing Skin
Your skin is the largest organ in the body. It works as a rudimentary kidney, working to detoxify you, as well as being involved in body temperature regulation. Radiant skin […]
How We Think
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How We Think
Have you ever wondered how some people seemingly function exceptionally well through life, whilst you or others are constantly in the dumps or victim to unwanted events? From a CBT […]
Moxibustion and acupuncture for correcting breech presentation
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Moxibustion and acupuncture for correcting breech presentation
When baby hasn’t resumed the correct position for childbirth it is a worry to expecting mothers and their partners. Thankfully, there is an effective and safe option when trying to […]
2 meals in under 18 minutes
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2 meals in under 18 minutes
I think that we could all use a few more hours in our days – I know I could. But I am not willing to give up any precious sleep […]
Avoiding BPA and other bisphenol chemicals
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Avoiding BPA and other bisphenol chemicals
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a common additive to plastics that has been shown to be harmful to human health. You’ll find it in things like plastic water bottles, plastic food […]
Cycles Of Similarity… Repeating Patterns
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Cycles Of Similarity… Repeating Patterns
Do you notice that in certain situations you have a given reaction that you just can’t change? Some people will do anything to avoid conflict, even allowing their own feelings […]
Natural Cures For Insomnia
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Natural Cures For Insomnia
Sleep issues are something that we’ll all experience at some point in our lives. Whether you have trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep or have a restless sleep the end […]
Banana and Passionfruit Super Food Smoothie Recipe
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Banana and Passionfruit Super Food Smoothie Recipe
This smoothie will give your immune system a good poke and is full of bowel cleansing fibre. Maca is great for the endocrine system and the chia seeds provide omega […]
Gluten and Leaky Gut
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Gluten and Leaky Gut
To gluten or not to gluten, that is the question. Gluten is the stuff that makes bread soft and chewy, that holds cakes and biscuits together. The modern diet is […]
Be patient with your body – it takes time to heal.
Acupuncture
Be patient with your body – it takes time to heal.
Being unwell can be so frustrating, especially when you’re not exactly sure what is happening in your body. The question that everyone asks us is ‘how long will it take […]
Breast Health and Self Care
Fertility
Breast Health and Self Care
Breasts are the best! You have to give them some more love. Whether you own them or not, you know that they are good – a symbol of nourishment, fertility, […]
Which diet is right for my body type?
Diet
Which diet is right for my body type?
There are a zillion and one diets out there at the moment. Each one claiming to be the ‘right one’ for you! It can often be hard to know what […]
Are you a highly sensitive person?
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Are you a highly sensitive person?
We all have our gifts and we all have our challenges – often they are one and the same thing. Some of us are exceptionally good at creating beauty – […]
A Balanced Life
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A Balanced Life
If we apply ancient Chinese wisdom to a modern day problem then we would not be seeking work-life balance. It’s too late by then to bring balance to our lives. […]
The Heart Protector
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The Heart Protector
The Chinese believe we have an extra organ called The Heart Protector. It’s like an imaginary gate around our hearts. When we are in balance the gate is slightly open, […]
Compassion
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Compassion
Australia has just hosted a visit from The Dalai Lama. He spoke around the country and even hosted retreats for some very lucky people. Born in 1935 Tenzin Gyatso, the […]
Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Traditional Chinese Approach to Period Pain
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Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Traditional Chinese Approach to Period Pain
Amongst the multitude of treatment options for those experiencing primary dysmenorrhea (period pain which is not attributed to any other pathology such as: endometriosis, fibroids etc.), traditional Chinese medicine and […]
Winter Is Coming…
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Winter Is Coming…
Chinese medicine ideas for staying healthy and warm in winter. Studies have shown that the Influenza virus is more stable and air borne for longer in cold and dry air; […]
Cold and Flu Prevention Plan
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Cold and Flu Prevention Plan
Do you dread the cold and flu season? Catching a cold is an inconvenient and uncomfortable experience – one that we’d all rather live without! Thankfully, there is a lot […]
Junk food, obesity and moods
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Junk food, obesity and moods
Did you know that obesity now kills more people than smoking? Alarming new research shows that non-communicable disease – ie those that cannot be transmitted from person to person, account […]
Who Should I See for Back Pain? (video 2:48)
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Who Should I See for Back Pain? (video 2:48)
In this video, founder Katherine Maslen explains how to choose the right practitioner to help you with your back pain. To make an appointment with one of our back pain […]
Natural therapies for anxiety
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Natural therapies for anxiety
Are you feeling stressed? Strung out? Wound up? Can’t sleep? Are you grinding your teeth? Do you have neck and shoulder pain? Irritable bowels? A racing heart or even full-blown […]
Is bread for you?
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Is bread for you?
Bread is the staple of the west. We have toast for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and sometimes even bread with dinner. But is all this bread doing us any good? […]
Are you getting enough iodine?
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Are you getting enough iodine?
Australia is one of the most iodine deficient nations in the developed world. A combination of intensive farming which strips the natural iodine from the soil and a low intake […]
Why it’s important to love your bacteria
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Why it’s important to love your bacteria
For many years we have been taught to avoid bacteria, as ‘germs’ are the source of infection and therefore illness. While this is true to a point, the reality is […]
Traditional Postnatal Ginger Chicken Recipe
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Traditional Postnatal Ginger Chicken Recipe
This is my modified version of a tasty recipe which is traditionally cooked for mums who are home with their brand new baby and are in labour recovery mode. (My […]
Which juicer is best?
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Which juicer is best?
Fresh juices introduce a very high yield of nutrients and phytochemicals and they come with their own enzymes for fast assimilation. They also assist those with an impaired digestion where […]
What is Bodytalk?
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What is Bodytalk?
Bodytalk is a comprehensive healthcare system based on energy medicine that looks to restore internal communication in the body and thus, restoring health by focusing on the cause rather than […]
Cleansing Summer Salad for Post-Holiday Overindulgence
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Cleansing Summer Salad for Post-Holiday Overindulgence
This is a modified version of a recipe that my sister and I created. If you’ve let yourself go a little too loosely over the Christmas feasting period, and are […]
Self-sabotage
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Self-sabotage
Why do we repeatedly do the stuff we know we don’t want to do? You wanted to give up chocolate and there you were a couple of days later sneaking […]
Getting to know your body
Acupuncture
Getting to know your body
Let’s talk about getting to know your own body and what’s right for you. A lot of patients come to us and they are really out of touch with their […]
Headaches and Remedial Massage
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Headaches and Remedial Massage
Headaches and remedial massage The most common headaches are vascular and muscle tension headaches. The presence of throbbing or pounding pain is often the result of swelling and constricting blood […]
Why am I so tired?
Acupuncture
Why am I so tired?
We all get tired from time to time, but for many people low energy is a daily occurrence. Low energy is anything less than feeling that you have enough energy […]
Balinese Massage
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Balinese Massage
Prepare yourself for a dynamic, sensory experience. Balinese massage is ancient traditional form of deep remedial massage and is designed to work almost every muscle in the body. It can […]
Male Fertility
Acupuncture
Male Fertility
In two out of three cases, there is likely to be a male-related subfertility cause, either alone or in combination with a female factor. In many cases, conventional reproductive medicine […]
Are you ruled by The Emperor or The General?
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Are you ruled by The Emperor or The General?
Are you one of those people whose mind is always full? You have plan A and then you have plan B just in case A doesn’t work out. You are […]
Chinese Face Reading
Acupuncture
Chinese Face Reading
Ancient Chinese medicine dates back over 3000 years. Originally the ancient medicine man worked for The Emperor and cared for the Empress and the Emperor’s concubines. But the medicine man […]
Why you should be going nuts over nuts
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Why you should be going nuts over nuts
Are you nuts? Well maybe we’re all a little nuts sometimes, but do you eat them? If you answered yes then read about the wondrous things they are doing for […]
Cleanse into the New Year
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Cleanse into the New Year
As we say goodbye to another year and another festive period of overindulgence, it is now time to look at how we can cleanse our bodies and help our cells […]
How to stay healthy over Christmas (video)
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How to stay healthy over Christmas (video)
Transcript: How to stay healthy over the Christmas period In this video I’m going to talk about how to stay healthy over the Christmas period. Hi, I’m Katherine Maslen, principal […]
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Acupuncture
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Posted by Hugh Hayward – Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and Acupuncturist I am writing this article because I figured that there must be a number of people who shared the […]
What diseases are your emotions connected to?
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What diseases are your emotions connected to?
Every day we hear about how a nutrient or food leads to a certain disease, or how a chemical is linked to cancer. But have you ever stopped to wonder […]
Does acupuncture hurt?
Acupuncture
Does acupuncture hurt?
If you haven’t had acupuncture before, of course you’re going to conjure up images of needles in the skin the pain that could accompany that! But really acupuncture is mostly […]
10 Tips for a Healthier Christmas
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10 Tips for a Healthier Christmas
With the festive season fast approaching, we’re prone to indulge in more of the finer, and unfortunately more unhealthy things in life. Here’s our top 10 tips to try and […]
7 Tips To Avoid Antibiotic Use
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7 Tips To Avoid Antibiotic Use
This week is International Antibiotic Awareness week – where the importance of not using antibiotics unless absolutely necessary is promoted. Antibiotic overuse has lead to drug-resistant bacteria which is unable […]
Massage vs Myotherapy – What’s the difference?
Massage
Massage vs Myotherapy – What’s the difference?
A massage is a massage right? Anyone who gets massage regularly knows that this is definitely not the case! Massage therapist vary in their skills, expertise and techniques. Personal preferences […]
Do I need to Quit Sugar?
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Do I need to Quit Sugar?
There’s a lot of hype about quitting sugar out there at the moment. The popular book ‘I Quit Sugar’ by Sarah Wilson, offers an 8 week plan to ditch sugar […]
Natural Treatment Options for Hypothyroidism
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Natural Treatment Options for Hypothyroidism
Can you treat thyroid conditions naturally? Are you tired or moody? Do you have difficulty losing weight, constipation or dry skin? Is your memory failing you? These are all common […]
7 Tips To Love Your Liver
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7 Tips To Love Your Liver
Your liver cops a beating. It has the huge job of processing nearly every toxin, metabolite, hormone and chemical mediator in your body. The liver is a bit like the […]
Why you shouldn’t skimp on stretching
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Why you shouldn’t skimp on stretching
Stretching – that activity that we know we should no but generally don’t, leaves you feeling nice and warmed up and ready to take on the world… but why is […]
How to Activate Nuts
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How to Activate Nuts
Nuts are a fantastic food for your health, being high in protein and health giving essential fats, and rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron. The problem […]
10 Things You Can Do To Prevent Cancer
Naturopathy
10 Things You Can Do To Prevent Cancer
There are so many things that have been strongly linked with fighting off cancer, that we thought we should share them! Here are our top health and lifestyle picks for […]
10 Reasons to Eat Chia Seeds
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10 Reasons to Eat Chia Seeds
Chia Seeds, the tiny black and white seeds originating rom Mexico and Guatemala, have been touted as a superfood with good reason. They are a great addition to any diet […]
Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage
Acupuncture
Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage
Hugh Hayward – Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner All of us can relate to the sensation of a gut feeling, the tightness in the abdomen or nausea that we experience while […]
Diabetes Prevention Video
Naturopathy
Diabetes Prevention Video
Type 2 Diabetes affects thousands of Australians and is rapidly on the rise. As part of National Diabetes Week Katherine hosted a free webinar on how to prevent Type 2 […]
5 Common Causes of Back Pain
Posture
5 Common Causes of Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common ailments people visit our acupuncturists and massage therapists for. Here are some of the most most common causes of back pain. 1. […]
preventing colds and flus (video)
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preventing colds and flus (video)
In this webinar replay, naturopath Katherine Maslen explains what youy need to do to strengthen your immune sytem and prevent colds and flus.
National Diabetes Week 2014
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National Diabetes Week 2014
13th – 19th July 2014 Free Health Checks and Webinar It’s National Diabetes Week this month. With the increase in Type 2 diabetes still on the rise there could not […]
Phthalates – Associated Health Problems
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Phthalates – Associated Health Problems
Phthalates (pronounced tha-lates) are toxic chemicals found in plastics, skin care and other common compounds. They have been found in studies to disrupt hormones, contributeAdorable baby girl in the creche […]
How to Heal Leaky Gut
Digestive Health
How to Heal Leaky Gut
Do I have leaky gut? It’s a questions that we get asked a lot. And as far as naturopathic care is concerned, it’s a really important thing to know. How […]
Insulin Resistance And Weight Loss
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Insulin Resistance And Weight Loss
Part 2 of ‘Problems losing weight or keeping it off?’ By Kareen Nagel Naturopath Is Insulin Resistance preventing you from losing weight ? Insulin Resistance is the precursor to Type […]
Cashew Yoghurt
Healthy Sweets
Cashew Yoghurt
This yoghurt is great for those that are dairy intolerant. Cashews are an excellent source of protein, iron, calcium and magnesium. There is a naturally occuring bacteria on the outside […]
What Is Reiki / Energy Healing?
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What Is Reiki / Energy Healing?
What is Energy Healing? There are various different modalities of Energy Healing and these include, but are not limited to Reiki, Spiritual Healing and Emotional Freedom Technique, known as EFT, […]
Of Course I Want You To Look Beautiful!
Blog
Of Course I Want You To Look Beautiful!
Posted by Naturopath Holly George But I do not want you to sacrifice your health doing it. You are far to precious to not be mindful of the chemical cocktails […]
Crossing your legs – how bad is it really?
pain management
Crossing your legs – how bad is it really?
Posted by Dr. Tressa Fuss – chiropractor People often ask me if crossing your legs is really bad for you. They have been told that crossing your legs can lead […]
What Is The Perfect Poo??
Digestive Health
What Is The Perfect Poo??
Posted by Katherine Maslen – Naturopath What should your poo look like? Whether you understand the concept or not, I’m sure that this headline has grabbed you. There’s a perfect […]
Heat Therapy – How To Get Best Results
pain management
Heat Therapy – How To Get Best Results
Should you use ice or heat on an injury? The ice and heat debate is a never ending discussion. Depending on what book you read or who you talk to, […]
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