Many of us grew up afraid of bacteria and were encouraged to use all measures possible to sterilize our bodies and living spaces. The overuse of antimicrobial soaps and antibiotics has diminished their efficacy, and in many cases this war on microbes has not only been futile, but actually harmed our natural healthy bacteria (...)
Read more15 Tips To Prevent Nausea & Vomiting In Pregnancy | Naturopath Victoria
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy affects approximately three quarters of pregnant women in the first trimester. About half of all pregnant women experience both nausea and vomiting, one quarter experience nausea alone, and one quarter luck out all together (...)
Read moreDietary Fats: A Balancing Act | Naturopathic Doctor Victoria
Knowing which fats to eat can be confusing. For decades, it was taught that fat should be avoided at all costs. From this claim, the popularity of low-fat diets arose. However, more up-to-date research has demonstrated that avoiding fat can in fact be harmful for your health (...)
Read moreAcupuncture & Cervical Ripening | Acupuncture Victoria
Cervical ripening occurs when the cervix softens and becomes more distensible which coaxes the baby into the best possible position for birth. Multiple studies have shown the benefits of acupuncture in preparing the body for birth, and assisting the cervix to ripen (...)
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