As Christmas approaches, many of us start searching for the perfect gift—something thoughtful, comforting, and a little bit luxurious. Scented candles, room sprays, perfumes, and diffusers often fit the bill. They’re beautiful, they’re easy, and they make people feel pampered. But before you wrap up anything fragranced this year, it’s Read more
Gratitude for Your Brain: How a Simple Practice Changes Your Neuronal Circuits If you’re serious about brain health, you might be surprised to learn that something as simple as gratitude can literally reshape your brain. In an episode of the Andrew Huberman Lab podcast titled “The Science of Read more
Why Autoimmunity Is on the Rise — And What You Can Do About It Autoimmune diseases are no longer rare. Conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease, lupus, and multiple sclerosis are becoming increasingly common. In fact, according to the Australian Autoimmune Resource and Research Centre, autoimmune conditions now Read more
Common Causes of Constant Fatigue You Might Be Overlooking If you wake up tired, drag yourself through the day, and feel like you’re running on fumes, you’re not alone. Fatigue is one of the most common reasons people come to see me at Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic. While occasional tiredness Read more
Why Am I So Bloated? Understanding the Root Causes of Gut Discomfort Bloating is one of the most common gut complaints I see at Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic. Some people experience it occasionally, while for others it’s a daily frustration — the kind that can make you dread mealtimes or feel Read more
What Ages Us — And What We Can Do About It Contributors to faster aging include: Chronic inflammation Oxidative stress from free radicals Poor diet and nutrient deficiencies Sedentary lifestyle Chronic stress and poor sleep Environmental toxins Smoking and excessive alcohol Ways to slow the aging process: Eat a diet Read more
Common Myths About Brain Health — And What the Science Really Says For decades, we’ve been told that once brain cells die, they’re gone forever. That if we start losing our memory or thinking skills, it’s just “part of getting older” — and there’s nothing we can do about it. Read more
Why Sleep Is the Most Underrated Health Habit You Have Most people think of sleep as just “resting” — a way to avoid feeling tired the next day. But sleep is so much more than that. It’s an active, highly organised process during which your body and brain carry out Read more
Oestrogen: Why It’s Essential for Women’s Health — Even After Menopause Oestrogen is often talked about only in the context of fertility and menstruation. But it plays a much bigger role in women’s health — affecting everything from bone density and brain function to skin elasticity and cardiovascular health. During Read more