By Alisa-Jayne Butler Often referred to as vitamin B complex, the eight B vitamins – B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12 play an important role in keeping our bodies running like a well-oiled machine. Role of B vitamins: Whilst these vitamins don’t directly supply the body with energy (macronutrients like carbohydrates and proteins do that), they are essential to help convert these foods into fuel, allowing us to stay energized throughout the day. Many of these vitamins can’t

By Alisa-Jayne Butler What is diabetes? Diabetes is a long-term condition where blood glucose levels (sugar levels) become too high because the body either produces little or no insulin, or cannot use insulin properly. What are the different types of diabetes? There are a few different types of diabetes and these are: Type 1 diabetes: Considered an autoimmune disease, as the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin, and usually develops before

By Alisa-Jayne Butler September is the International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men (apart from common skin cancers) with about 18, 500 new cases are reported every year. 1 in 7 Australian men are at risk of developing prostate cancer before the age of 75, and 1 in 4 men will be affected by the age of 85. The prostate: The prostate is a small gland about the size of a walnut that sits below the bladder and is found

Are you somewhat confused, or don’t really understand what a naturopath actually does, then let me help you to try and get some understanding. Every naturopath is slightly different in the approach and treatment that they might choose. This is largely due to their personal beliefs and choices of modalities that they choose. Despite these small differences all naturopaths will have the same understanding of the principle and practices that are the essence of naturopathy. Natur