Salicylate intolerance has been known for around 100 years, but this is still something that is not commonly thought of in the first instance for many conditions. Salicylates are a group of chemicals derived from salicylic acid which can occur naturally in plant foods and are also chemically made such as medications - the most [...]
Hypnosis, Change & Cars I want to clarify two things. I don’t believe cars can be hypnotised and nor do I believe that cars can hypnotise. Though a common trance phenomenon is highway hypnosis, that experience of a driver realizing they don’t have a conscious memory of driving for the preceding period or distance. I [...]
What are digestive enzymes? As part of our digestive process our stomach cells and pancreatic cells produce enzymes which break down food particles. There are certain digestive enzymes specific to different food groups ie there are different enzymes to specifically break down fats, carbohydrates, proteins etc. Digestive enzymes in supplement form are these different enzymes [...]
A common question we get asked at Vive is what the differences between ‘Over-the-Counter’ (OTC) and ‘Practitioner Only’ (PO) products are. There are some important differences with regards to quality & efficacy between them that are important to discuss. As practitioners, we care deeply about efficacy, safety & prescribing reliable, quality formulas that have evidence to back [...]
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is one of the most common menstrual-related concerns experienced by women. So common in fact that it’s seen as just a part of “being a woman”, a normal monthly experience we all just need to accept & go through. In reality, this couldn’t be more incorrect. Whilst experts are still not entirely [...]
Megan Crockart | Balancing Nutrition I’ve had clients uncertain as to whether they should do a detox or not, especially around this time of year. Some clients want to lose some weight and don’t know where to start first. In most cases I feel a detox is a great way to start weight loss. A detox [...]
Merakai Therapies As we come into the hottest months of the year, we find so many of our pregnant mums lose their ankles. Let’s talk all things ankles or cankles!! This is the fluid between cells and surrounding tissue. You need extra support during pregnancy, and your body not only increases the blood volume approximate [...]
Merakai Therapies Whether you have a planned caesarean or an emergency caesarean it may be a daunting experience to prepare for, and recover from. Bringing your baby into our world safely is always the highest priority for you and your medical staff. Let’s go over some of the things to consider in preparing for a [...]
It is rare these days that I come across people who are not experiencing some sort of digestive disturbance such as bloating, flatulence, burping, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS etc on a regular, if not daily basis. It is great to get symptomatic relief and many natural supplements can help achieve that short-term relief from feeling uncomfortable. [...]
Mindy Duncan (Clinical Naturopath) Period pain, or Dysmenorrhoea, is one of the most common menstrual-related concerns experienced by women. As a result of the prevalence of this symptom, it in many ways is disregarded & not treated until the pain reaches a certain level of intensity, causing the type of pain which disables you from [...]
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