“Homeopathy is wholly capable of satisfying the therapeutic demands of this age better than any other system or school of medicine” - Charles Menninger, founder of the Menninger Clinic Every year for a week beginning April 10th homeopaths and communities gather together to share education and accessibility of homeopathy. In celebration of Samuel Hahnemann’s birthday [...]
I am often faced with the scenario of having to explain what exactly it is I do for a living and, if you know anything about Homeopathy you will understand that it is not the easiest health modality to grasp. So, allow me to introduce myself and Homeopathy and how it can help restore your [...]
Would you eat your placenta? After reading this you may wish you did! Placentas have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as long ago as in the 1500’s, which is longer than modern medicine has existed. It has been continued to be used due to an abundance of great properties believed to make a [...]
Written by Pip Atherstone-Reid, Acupuncturist and co-owner of Kundalini House Often we find that during winter or when the seasons change we become more susceptible to colds and flus. We are offered the flu vaccine, cold and flu tablets and decongestants but are they really the answer for most of us? Do they nourish us [...]
As I sit poised over the computer trying to think of a way to inspire new mums to really slow down and genuinely allow for recovery after having their new babies, I reflect on my own postnatal time. My new little boy, Junah, is now nearly one and even with my training and experience looking after postnatal [...]
Stress is an inevitable part of today’s modern lifestyle. Whether it is a result of work pressures, relationship problems, financial worries or other aspects of your life, one thing is clear – if it builds up excessively it affects both your emotional and physical well-being. How Stress Affects The Body Stress has long been the [...]
Like the rest of us, you probably feel a little bit sluggish and bloated after over-indulging through the Christmas/New Year period. You might have stacked on a few kilos or you could be surviving on caffeine to get you through the day. It might be time for a bit of a Detox to recharge the [...]
BioCeuticals B12 comes in a nifty liquid spray which means that it’s more easily absorbed in the body. Studies have shown that this oral method of taking B12 can be as effective as the B12 injection. The delicious minty flavour also means that there is no problem with actually wanting to take it! In a [...]
The Western diet has changed a lot in the last 20 to 50 years, not only with the choices we make about what to eat, but how the food is grown and manufactured. Increasingly our soils are being depleted of essential minerals and our food is heavily processed which robs it even more. The animals [...]
By Pip Atherstone Reid Use Quality Ingredients: Eating fresh Vegetables and Meats regularly are important. Locally grown, seasonal organic foods are the best. Find fresh foods at your local farmers market or order in a box of vegetables from your local market. Eat regularly: Irregular, erratic mealtimes and skipping meals disrupts digestion. Eat lightly: Overeating [...]