What is really lurking beneath the surface?

Did you know there are many types of friendly bacteria (Probiotics) that live and work in colonies in our gut that are absolutely vital to our health and well-being?

by Sue Daly Bangalow  Naturopathics.

Antibiotic therapy, the birth control pill, steroidal and hormonal drugs, antacids and gastric inhibitors. fluoride, chlorine, coffee/tea, carbonated drinks, synthetic vitamins, radiation, stress, [...]

The dangers of self-prescribing

Whenever a herbalist or naturopathic practitioner prescribes a supplement, three important questions are asked: Are you allergic to anything? Are you on medication? Are you on any supplements?
Not knowing a person’s underlying medical condition and medication regime can turn a simple herbal remedy deadly. Herbs, vitamins and minerals and supplements have to be prescribed in [...]

Relieving symptoms of tick bite

The most dangerous tick in New South Wales is the paralysis tick or scrub tick, Ixodes Holocyclus, which is found along the State’s eastern coastal strip and inland for about 30 kilometres.
Ticks occur in humid, moist bushy areas. They rely on passing animals to both feed on and transport them. They may wander for up [...]