Australians are increasingly suffering from anxiety, depression and other mood-related disorders. These symptoms can often be attributed to the busy and stressful lives we lead, but you may not have realised, that your moods are actually influenced by a myriad of different physiological processes occurring in the body, and external factors as well.
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Read MoreHealthy Eating May Promote Positive Self Esteem.
With all the conflicting dietary information we're constantly bombarded with, it's good to know there is one diet that is showing consistently positive benefits on both physical and psychological wellbeing.
Read MoreI FEEL TIRED ALL THE TIME
Gosh, if I had a dollar for every time I heard this ..... Fatigue, lethargy, brain fog; generally feeling tired or exhausted all the time; dragging yourself out of bed every morning; needing a coffee drip to get you going, is NOT normal, and nor is it a 'condition' in and of itself. Feeling tired all the time is usually a SYMPTOM of something else, and as a Naturopath, it's my job to figure out what that is!
Read MoreTop 3 Tips for Combating Daily Anxiety
As a naturopath, I believe that one of the best ways that we can combat anxiety on a daily basis, is by starting the day right. If we start our days relaxed and calm, this sets the tone for the rest of our day.
Read MoreBUGS IN YOUR GUT MAY HELP TO IMPROVE DEPRESSION
Your gut and brain are connected, and those butterflies you may feel when you're stressed or nervous is an example of this physiological effect at work.
Read MoreA Mediterranean-Style Diet Improves Major Depression in Adults.
his is such an exciting study that proves that sometimes, the most simple things (such as a healthy diet – go figure) makes the biggest difference for our health!
Read MoreHormonal Contraceptive Use Linked to Depression.
A new, large scale study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Psychiatry, has found that the use of hormonal contraceptives may put you at greater risk of depression.
Read MoreIS YOUR THYROID GETTING YOU DOWN?
I'm seeing thyroid dysfunction in clinic, pretty much every day, and when I hear women complaining of these symptoms (often coupled with things like constipation, hair loss, brain fog, dry skin), I usually recommend getting their thyroid checked.
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