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Why Neurodegeneration Often Goes Unnoticed for Years Neurodegeneration rarely begins with a diagnosis. It begins quietly. There are neurodegeneration early signs. A missed word here. A change in sleep pattern. A parent becoming slightly more forgetful, less engaged or emotionally responsive. Subtle shifts in energy or personality that are easy […]

Most people think ageing is about wrinkles, but the real drivers of ageing begin decades earlier at a cellular level. Stress and chronic inflammation accelerates biological ageing long before visible symptoms appear. The good news is that you can take steps today to slow this process and protect your long […]

If you’re over 40, you may have noticed your metabolism isn’t what it used to be. You might feel constantly tired even though you “eat well,” find it harder to maintain muscle tone, or notice fat gathering in new places. The truth is, metabolism naturally changes as we age, partly […]

Back in 2013, I wrote a blog titled Is All That Screen Time Really Healthy for Our Kids? after noticing early signs of what I feared might grow into a wellbeing crisis. Sadly, more than a decade later, we are in the thick of it. Today, Australia is facing what […]

Herbal medicine taps into the power of plants to support health and wellbeing, by combining honoured traditions with the latest advancements in phytomedicine. Recent breakthroughs in botanical research have reignited recognition of its proven ability to address a wide range of health concerns, making plant-based medicine a highly effective approach […]

Perimenopause is a time of change, and for many women, one of the most frustrating challenges is dealing with stubborn weight gain, especially around the belly. You might be thinking, “I’ve exercised all my life, I go to the gym 3 to 5 times a week, and I eat well, […]

With the rush to meet end of year deadlines and wrap up projects, many of us find ourselves overwhelmed. Instead of enjoying the holidays, we often end up spending them just trying to recover. Reports from 2024 highlight that burnout is more prevalent than ever, particularly for women, who frequently […]

Question : How do I know if I’m starting menopause? I’ve been noticing some weird changes. Kath : Perimenopause can sneak up on us with a slow onset of often subtle and random symptoms that don’t immediately scream “hormones !” For some of us, it might be dry, itchy skin […]

How does poor sleep and elevated stress impact our health ? And what are some tools to help mitigate the effects of toxic stress ? So often I hear patients say “things get worse for me when I become run down”. We intuitively know this happens. It may be that […]

Kathleen McFarlane of Sydney Naturopathy discusses how herbal medicine, nutrition, and simple lifestyle changes can help fight insomnia and restore a healthy, peaceful sleep cycle. Sydney, AU – According to Sydney naturopath Kathleen McFarlane, individuals dealing with insomnia might have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or obtaining a deep enough […]