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Homeopathy and Naturopathy…How do they differ?

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Since joining the Harbord Homeopathic Clinic as a homeopath in February 2021, several people have asked me if homeopathy was the same as naturopathy. My response has been that they are different modalities of Complementary and types of Alternative Medicine (CAM) but they overlap in some aspects and principles. This question has inspired me to write this blog post about integrative healthcare, CAM, naturopathy and homeopathy in detail. I've included what they encompass, when they are used, their history in Australia, as well as the number of people practicing, … [Read more...] about Homeopathy and Naturopathy…How do they differ?

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Mental Health Nutrition

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You feel what you Eat! Improve your psychological and social wellbeing, mood, happiness, coping skills, relationship satisfaction, and self-worth with sound nutrition and supporting supplements. It is not unusual for any of us to suffer at times from feeling anxious, stress, a stress headache, anxiety disorders symptoms, sleep disorders, anxiety attacks, severe anxiety, chronic depression, and depression symptoms. It can be part of the ups and downs of normal life and more recently has been made more prevalent by the current COVID 19 times that are now part … [Read more...] about Mental Health Nutrition

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7 Reasons to see a Holistic Counselling Therapist including Anxiety and Learning Difficulties

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Ask what is the definition of anxiety and you'll get many answers Anxiety, fear, depression, bullying, low self-esteem, difficult social interactions, and learning difficulties can all be interconnected and all fit the definition of anxiety. They are a big part of the life of many adults and children. Exposure to different types of stresses during childhood development may be associated with hyperactivity and possible depression, anxiety disorders, sleep disturbance, and/or aggression at a later stage of life. Today’s life is quite challenging for our … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to see a Holistic Counselling Therapist including Anxiety and Learning Difficulties

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Probiotics benefits, drawbacks, nutrition

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Achieving happy digestive balance through nutrition and homeopathy Probiotics benefits: can have a powerful affect on our gut and overall health. BUT there is an enormous range of different probiotic strains, found in foods as well as products. How do we know which foods and products will benefit us? Our gut microflora Food has an influence over which types of micro-organisms colonise our gut. Our gut flora are responsible for a large proportion of not only digestion, but energy levels, moods and most importantly, immune function. I’m talking mainly about the … [Read more...] about Probiotics benefits, drawbacks, nutrition

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Cardamom Coconut Custard and Choc Chia plus health benefits

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This cardamom recipe appeals to me more than what seems normal! Maybe it’s the mad alliteration. Perhaps it’s because cardamom is a traditional medicine and I like that. We even have a new homeopathic remedy made from it. But really who cares, it tastes great. Cardamom seeds There are between 8 and 16 seeds in each cardamom pod. You have to cut it or bash it with a rolling pin to split open the pod to get at the seeds. Then if you are wanting to use the seeds for a recipe, it's good to know that they will pretty quickly lose their flavour when ground and exposed … [Read more...] about Cardamom Coconut Custard and Choc Chia plus health benefits

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The Mysteries of Homeopathy and what I tell my clients

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How does Homeopathy work? One of the reasons homeopathy can be so tricky to grasp is because it requires a leap of understanding of concepts. Concepts which are outside the box of mainstream science. Many people dismiss homeopathy outright because we homeopaths use highly diluted substances of all kinds. How could anything so diluted possibly have any effect on the body? It’s no wonder homeopathy is such an enormous stretch for those steeped in mainstream science. But here’s the thing. Homeopathy may not happily be acknowledged by the limited orthodox view. … [Read more...] about The Mysteries of Homeopathy and what I tell my clients

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Allergies relieved with Homeopathy

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Homeopathy Highly Successful in Hay fever and other Respiratory Allergic conditions. A four year respiratory allergies trial in an Italian Integrated Medical Centre showed 75% of hay fever patients had experienced marked improvement after only 8 weeks homeopathic treatment. Many of these patients reported complete resolution of symptoms. Of note was the reduced reliance on conventional drugs and marked improvement in quality of life. Forty percent of patients with perennial respiratory allergies (eg. asthma, bronchitis, or rhinitis) showed similar levels of … [Read more...] about Allergies relieved with Homeopathy

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From an abundance of Homeopathy research, the best bit is that it works on piglets so it’s not placebo!

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When the conversation turns to healthcare, I’ve got more than a couple of my personal adventures to tell people about. They are impressive and they involve using homeopathy with success. But while I know the stories are incontrovertible, the other person so often feels compelled to say “… but there’s not much research about homeopathy is there?” Or ask another question which may make me roll my eyes. However, in the spirit of there is no-such-thing-as-a-dumb-question I can choose to believe they’re just ill informed. The next time I‘m at a party, I will have my … [Read more...] about From an abundance of Homeopathy research, the best bit is that it works on piglets so it’s not placebo!

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The benefits of a natural raw dog food diet

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Luna☺ So, recently I gave the green light for my son to get a dog. While she is “his” dog, Luna has joined our family and our home and she is absolutely gorgeous. Even though my 20 year old son is pretty good at being responsible for her, I also can’t help taking on the job. This is a job which I am passionate about, making sure she is getting the healthiest and most nutritional start to life. I wanted to make sure we have the best dog food for her. What does a primarily raw dog food diet look like? How different is puppy food? You know that feeling when you … [Read more...] about The benefits of a natural raw dog food diet

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Staying Sane and Connected during Coronavirus Panic

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Support yourself emotionally during Coronavirus Lockdowns As natural therapists we’ve been bombarded by calls to our clinic. People are asking what they can do to boost up the immune system and help prevent disease. You can find this kind of thing all over the internet, so I’m going to focus on another, less obvious pandemic sweeping the world – panic. This Coronavirus disease can get pretty horrible, so before I talk about anything else, I’m going to acknowledge rather than minimise people’s fear. This is very real, and I understand there are many people … [Read more...] about Staying Sane and Connected during Coronavirus Panic