The traditional medicine approach to curing hair loss is to treat the hair loss itself. A variety of treatments may be prescribed, from topical creams and shampoos to drugs to laser treatment to surgery. But hair loss is a clue that something is wrong in the body, and it is worth investigating what may be causing…

Glyphosate, a herbicide widely used to control weeds, has been banned in dozens of countries globally and by multiple Australian local governments because of its toxicity to humans. Glyphosate and its side effects have become a major concern due to widespread use and its concentration in edible products. [1] It does, however, continue to be…

We generally understand that eating fewer calories and burning more calories is how we lose weight: calories in versus calories out. However, many people find that although they exercise regularly and eat well-portioned, low-calorie meals, the weight just does not seem to come off. In fact, as we get older, the weight gets increasingly hard…

There are many different types of B vitamins that each have their own role in how your body functions. Vitamin B12 deficiency, commonly underdiagnosed by conventional medicine, is an increasingly common deficiency across a broad spectrum of our population. This deficiency has been estimated to affect about 40 percent of people over 60 years of…

A growing number of athletes, trainers, celebrities and wellness influencers are espousing the use of cold-water immersion therapy. But what is it, how do you do it properly and can it really be of benefit to our health? When practiced on a regular basis, cold water immersion therapy can provide long-lasting changes to your body’s…

Stress is the body’s reaction to harmful situations – whether they’re real or perceived. When you feel threatened, a chemical reaction occurs in your body that allows you to act in a way to prevent injury. This reaction is known as “fight-or-flight” or the stress response. During the stress response, your heart rate increases, breathing quickens, muscles…

“It’s going to be my New Year’s Resolution” – we’re all familiar with that saying.  You decide that you want to be healthier—exercise more, eat better, lose weight, feel less stressed or get a health problem under control. You set your goal, such as walking 30 minutes every day—and for a while you manage to…

The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to reevaluate so much of our lives, to focus on those we love, and what is most important. As an act of self-preservation and as an act of service to all our friends, neighbours, co-workers, and fellow West Australians it is imperative that we now, more than ever, focus…

The Benefits of fulvic acid are far reaching when supplementing with fulvic acid in Australia and worldwide is becoming more popular as we start to understand more about its wide range of health benefits, including improving our use of antioxidants and electrolytes, slowing down aging, improving digestive health and protecting brain function. Supplementing with fulvic…

Inositol is a type of sugar with many benefits and naturally occurs in foods such as beans, fruits, grains and nuts. Your body can also produce inositol from the carbohydrates you eat. Taking inositol as a supplement in high doses may have a number of health benefits and reduce symptoms of certain health issues, especially…