Getting to the Bottom of Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Most of my patients present to me wanting help with their mental health, particularly anxiety. But as a naturopath trained to uncover the unique root causes beneath someone’s symptoms, I end up helping with all sorts of connected issues, from gut, to thyroid to hormones and more. Two similar and often overlapping conditions that can manifest with anxiety (and depression) are fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

These poor patients are going through A LOT…both experience symptoms such as pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, exercise intolerance, cognitive difficulties and general unwellness, whereas FM is characterised by severe widespread muscle pain and CFS often has severe fatigue, brain fog, lymph node swelling and sore throat.… Keep reading...

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Anxious? Depressed? How to REALLY Find Out if Your Thyroid Is the Problem

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I once came across a patient who on the surface seemed to be suffering from severe psychiatric symptoms such as hearing voices, hallucinating, suicidal thoughts and severe anxiety. He also suffered from extreme heat intolerance, a racing heart, diarrhoea and insomnia…Many of these are signs of thyroid imbalance and I suggested he get it tested…sure enough he tested positive for hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid).

This was an uncommon case in my experience, but what is far more common is women who are tired, foggy-headed, forgetful, overweight, have dry hair and skin, constipated and also suffer from anxiety and depression….and… Keep reading...

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The RIGHT Breakfast to Reduce Stress, Anxiety & Depression

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If you suffer from stress, anxiety, depression or low energy on a regular basis, then what you eat really  matters. Though these symptoms may seem to live in your head, they can have physical drivers behind them that can be impacted by what you are eating, and when.

It’s true, the first meal of the day after fasting through the night really is the most important meal of the day. What you eat for breakfast has a huge impact on your insulin and cortisol levels which will affect your mood, energy and stress levels, as well as hunger and cravings later in the day.… Keep reading...

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My DELISH Pina Colada Green Smoothie Recipe

 

If you wanna sail through your day with oodles of energy and a mind as clear as a supermodel’s skin , then what you have for breakfast reallly matters…

Your first meal of the day will affect your blood sugar levels (and therefore mood, energy and concentration) for the REST of the day…and can make the difference between a mid-morning or mid-afternoon sneaky cookie binge or feeling satisfied, alert (and a little smug!) … Keep reading...

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