I love bitters! It has been a lifelong joy in celebrating them not only as plant-medicine but also for fun. Bitters are one of the key components in many of my herbal tonics. It’s true that when people first try herbal medicine they think that they are all bitter, however, some are absolutely more bitter…
Read MoreLet’s talk about BITTER FOOD. Do you know why bitter foods are good for you? This week saw the return of our Vege Box after a long summer break. It means we’ll be getting amazing fresh and tasty seasonal veg on our doorstep every fortnight. I love my vege box guys, as many of you…
Read MoreToday on the blog we’re discussing one of my most powerful tools as a naturopath – Herbal Medicine. At New Leaf Naturopathic Health we practice Western Herbal Medicine, which has roots in Europe and North America but also draws on herbs from all over the world. It is an evidenced-based model of herbal medicine and…
Read MoreSports Supplements Side Effects You may have seen the news story over the weekend about a young man in Western Australia given a few weeks to live after taking a protein powder containing Green tea extract and Garcinia cambogia, the apparent “weight-loss miracle herb” touted by the likes of Dr Oz.
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