Naturopathic Health Care Centre

21/08/2026

Benefits of walking:

- Decreases the risk of chronic age-related diseases like cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, cognitive impairment and dementia.
- It improves mental well-being, sleep, and longevity. It could also improve pain and function in musculoskeletal disorders.
- It doesn’t need special equipment or facilities.

Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Exercise recommendations should be adapted to your individual health, fitness level and circumstances. If you have an injury, medical condition, persistent pain or concerns about exercising safely, please consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

20/08/2026

15 surprising perimenopause symptoms

Sudden anxiety – feeling anxious or “on edge” when you've never been particularly anxious.

Heart palpitations – suddenly feeling your heart pounding, fluttering or skipping.

Electric-shock sensations – brief “zaps” or tingling sensations, sometimes around the head or body.
Itchy or crawling skin – unexplained itching or a sensation like something is crawling on the skin.

Burning mouth or tongue – burning, tingling or altered taste without an obvious cause.

Dizziness or feeling “off balance” – sometimes described as rocking, floating or light-headedness.

Sudden body odour changes – sweating patterns and body odour can change.

Tinnitus – new or intermittent ringing/buzzing in the ears can occur, although other causes need consideration.

Gum and oral changes – dry mouth, sensitive gums or changes in oral tissues.

Itchy ears or increased ear sensitivity – another symptom some women report.

Joint and muscle aches – suddenly feeling stiff or achy despite no major change in activity.

Tingling or numbness – pins-and-needles sensations without an obvious explanation.

Changes in body temperature – feeling suddenly freezing cold, followed by overheating.

Strange sleep disturbances – waking at 2–4 a.m., restless sleep or suddenly becoming a very light sleeper.

Feeling unlike yourself – reduced resilience, irritability, emotional sensitivity, difficulty concentrating or feeling overwhelmed by things that previously didn't bother you.

07/08/2026

In honor of international breastfeeding week, here are a few benefits of breastfeeding your baby!

31/07/2026

One of the biggest myths I hear as a chiropractor… “The Webster Technique turns babies.”

It doesn’t.

In my next couple of reels, I’ll explain what the Webster Technique actually is, why it’s used during pregnancy, and why this misconception keeps circulating.

If you’ve ever wondered what it is (or you’ve heard the rumours), stay tuned.

Information provided is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for an individual assessment or medical advice.

28/07/2026

The most common nutrient deficiency in the world amongst women is iron deficiency/ anaemia. Most women that are tested had no idea that they are feeling unwell because they are iron deficient.

But why is iron important? The most important reason is the fact that iron is required to make hemoglobin — an important protein in red blood cells that helps carry oxygen around the body.

Why is your iron low?The standard American diet is low in essential nutrients, including iron. Iron deficiency anemia can also occur because of blood loss — either from an injury or menstruation — or an inability to absorb iron from the food you do eat because of inflammatory bowel disease or a restrictive diet. Your iron requirements also increase when you’re pregnant, so pregnant women or new mothers can sometimes become deficient. Chronic inflammation also contributes to reduced iron levels.

What are symptoms of iron deficiency?Fatigue
Weakness
Pale skin
Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath
Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness
Cold hands and feet
Inflammation or soreness of your tongue
Brittle nails
Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt, or starch
Poor appetite, especially in infants and children with iron deficiency anemia

How do you know? The following blood tests can reveal if you are anaemic.
Full blood count
Iron profile including ferritin

17/07/2026

How can you fix a leaky gut?

The goal is usually to reduce irritation to the gut lining, support the intestinal barrier, and promote healing.

Focus on the 4 Rs to fix gut permeability.

1. Remove

Reduce things that may irritate the gut

This may include:
- Food triggers that clearly worsen symptoms
- Excess alcohol.
- Smoking.
- Frequent unnecessary use of anti-inflammatory pain medications such as NSAIDs.
- Untreated infections (for example Helicobacter pylori when present).
- Highly processed diets that are low in fiber.

2. Replace

Your practitioner should discuss and evaluate the following:

- Stomach acid adequacy.
- Digestive enzyme function.
- Bile flow.
- Whether certain foods are being poorly digested.

The idea is that better digestion leaves less undigested material to irritate the intestine.

3. Reinoculate – support the microbiome

Common strategies include:
- Eating a variety of plant fibers.
- Fermented foods if tolerated (yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi).
- Sometimes probiotics, although benefits vary by strain and by condition.
- A fiber-rich diet is one of the most evidence-supported ways to support gut health.

4.Repair – provide nutrients used by the gut lining

- L-Glutamine – the preferred fuel for intestinal cells; commonly used to support gut lining repair.
- Zinc (especially zinc carnosine) – supports the integrity and healing of the intestinal barrier.
- Vitamin D – supports immune regulation and may help maintain intestinal barrier function, particularly if deficient.
- Vitamin C – required for collagen formation and tissue repair.
- Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) – help regulate inflammation.
- Butyrate (or tributyrin) – a short-chain fatty acid that is the primary fuel for cells lining the colon and supports barrier integrity.
- Prebiotic fibers (such as inulin, partially hydrolysed guar gum, resistant starch, and psyllium, if tolerated) – nourish beneficial gut bacteria that produce butyrate.

26/06/2026

If this bag has only tiny holes, water leaves slowly and in a controlled way - that's what a healthy gut does.
It allows nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and water to pass into the bloodstream, while keeping larger particles, bacteria, and toxins inside the gut where they belong.
Now imagine the holes become larger. When the gut lining becomes irritated or inflamed, these tight junctions can become looser. Instead of only letting the right things through, larger particles that normally stay inside the intestine may cross into the bloodstream.
The immune system sees these particles as foreign and responds.
This can contribute to
- inflammation
- food sensitivities
- bloating
- digestive symptoms
- may aggravate autoimmune or inflammatory conditions.

25/06/2026

12/06/2026

Let's talk... Thyroid 🦋

11/06/2026

If you feel like breaking up or getting a divorce once a month, it might be....

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe, chronic form of PMS. It causes intense physical and emotional symptoms during the week or two before your period starts, which then resolve a few days into menstruation. It is distinct and highly disruptive to daily life.

While conventional treatments often rely on antidepressants (SSRIs) and birth control to suppress ovulation, a functional approach is to seek to restore the body’s natural balance by focusing on lifestyle changes, nutritional therapies, neurotransmitter balance, optimizing the detoxification cycle and cycle awareness.