by Performance In Health | Oct 6, 2022 | Fertility & Postnatal, Health Reads, Womens Health & Hormones
The postpartum period, also known as “the fourth trimester”, is a time of immense physical and emotional change, as you not only recover from pregnancy and childbirth, but also move into a brand new phase of life: motherhood. It is an important period for rest,...
by Performance In Health | Sep 20, 2022 | Gut & Liver Health, Health Reads, Mental Health
Anxiety is an incredibly common condition in this busy world in which we live. Both myself as a naturopath in Sydney and the mental health practitioners that practice from Performance in Health Wellbeing Clinic, support a range of individuals in Anxiety...
by Performance In Health | Sep 19, 2022 | Food as Medicine, Gut & Liver Health, Health Reads
This blog is for those that have been diagnosed by their GP as having haemochromatosis however many of the suggestions in this education piece can be useful if your blood tests results indicate high iron levels. Haemochromatosis is a health condition whereby excess...
by Performance In Health | Sep 6, 2022 | Allergies, Food as Medicine, Health Reads, Immune Health
Food allergies and Intolerances are a common contributor to several childhood health conditions such as eczema, asthma, hay fever and digestion issues. A focus on environmental inhalants, dust-mites, moulds, pollens is always a big component however the impact...
by Performance In Health | Sep 3, 2022 | Dinner, Healthy Comfort Food, Lunch, Recipes
If there is one recipe that has stood the test of time in my family and has been passed to extended family members and many others, it is the Edwards family Chilli Con Carne recipe. Growing up, my mum used to have a little recipe folder and she had her recipes...
by Performance In Health | Aug 19, 2022 | Dinner, Healthy Comfort Food, Lunch, Recipes
I am not sure if it is the 4 months I spent travelling throughout India in my younger years or the fact that my mum and dad also loved Indian food but what I know without a shadow of a doubt is that I adore spicy food. Dal is a beautiful option for the home dinner...
by Performance In Health | Aug 9, 2022 | Health Reads, Immune Health
With more and more clients seeking support for their continued symptoms many months after their initial Covid-19 infection, as a naturopath I have placed importance on reviewing up to date scientific research on the issue and engaging in educational naturopathic...
by Performance In Health | Aug 5, 2022 | Dinner, Healthy Comfort Food, Lunch, Recipes
When people ask me what my favourite food is, it has to be a good curry. I just love spices and the rich, nurturing taste it delivers. This curry is actually for my husband. Many years ago, he frequented an authentic Indian restaurant regularly with a group of work...
by Performance In Health | Aug 3, 2022 | Gut & Liver Health, Health Reads
One of the reasons I became a naturopath is because I was plagued with gut issues for many, many years. For this reason, in addition to my university degree, I have invested heavily in mentoring by digestive experts and consistently spend time undergoing further...
by Performance In Health | Jul 28, 2022 | Allergies, Health Reads, Immune Health
Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is a very common issue, affecting around 1 in 5 Australians. Whilst many think of allergic rhinitis as occurring only in the Spring, it can be a year-round issue for many people, depending on the underlying allergen or...