I recently had the pleasure of catching up with my daughter for a few hours over coffee to chat, just the two of us - a rare indulgence reminiscent of those conversations which gave rise to my book.
As usual we got to chatting about babies and toddlers, and those in our lives who were…
Here in the Southern Hemisphere we are heading into winter - a perfect time to take stock of your immune health, especially if you are preparing to have a baby.
In my book I discuss the need for specific nutrients for both parents - including during the preconception phase. Pregnancy increases the need for nutrients,…
What is postnatal depletion? Oscar Serrallach coined the term "postnatal depletion" in 2018 to describe a range of symptoms women experience after having a baby. These symptoms include lack of sleep, poor nutrition, hormonal imbalances, loss of libido, ongoing fatigue, hyper-vigilance, feeling overwhelmed with too many decisions, loss of confidence, confusion, poor concentration and memory,…
Ask any parent and they'll most likely tell you that they want the very best for their baby. They spend time and effort sourcing the very best pram, cradle, bed, change-table, nursing chair and bedroom decorations. In my book, I focus on the importance of also ensuring the health of their baby which includes…
Fundamental to health are the foods we eat – a fact that has not changed in more than 2000 years since Hippocrates declared Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.
Over the past 100 years, the foods we consume have taken a radical nosedive away from fresh, whole, locally grown seasonal produce…
When reading Dr Mercola's article, one could be led to believe that all oestrogens are bad for our health. However, I'd like to make a distinction between the natural oestrogens produced by the human body and the toxic, cancer-causing synthetic oestrogens in our environment. They are different but the action of the synthetic…
When we think about getting older, we often forget that there is a difference between life span and health span. The following data reflects the worldwide difference between health span and life span
• Healthspan: the length of time a person is healthy.
• Lifespan: the length of time a person lives.
• …
Healthy whole foods diet
It is always wonderful to read about advances in medicine. Especially when this involves doctors acknowledging the importance of nutrition for our health. For decades doctors have, and many still do, claim that “you can eat what you want” or “diet makes no difference” to your health. Perhaps this…
Double No - no plastic, no microwave
A large American study has revealed that "one out of 10 premature births is linked with pregnant women’s exposure to phthalates,” chemicals found in common plastics like toys, plastic wrap, containers, and personal care products.
Chapter 4, Environmental Toxins, goes into more detail about all the toxins we…
Gut health for fertility
Hippocrates stated that all disease begins in the gut. This example demonstrates how an undiagnosed gastrointestinal condition can impact on fertility and how the holistic naturopathic approach uncovered the underlying cause of repeated early pregnancy loss.
A 29 year old female presented with fertility concerns. She and her partner had been…
“Little Matilda was just 10 days old when she had open heart surgery.” *
A congenital heart defect, which would have been fatal if untreated, was detected using a foetal heart ultrasound. Thanks to technology, a young life was saved. However, this also raises much deeper questions. For example, WHY was there a problem with…
Longevity starts at conception - How you can prepare for fertility and help your child live well longer
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