holistic health

This blog demystifies natural health so you can make simple and sustainable lifestyle changes

Do you experience bloating, flatulence, thrush, foggy head, bad breath, peeling skin on the feet, jock itch, headaches, irritable bowel or fatigue? These symptoms and many more can be caused by a little organism called Candida albicans.

We take a look at Tom, a hard-working farmer who was deficient in a number of important minerals and trace elements, including copper, manganese, boron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus.

Here is my interpretation of what defines and separates us osteopaths from other therapists.

Welcome to my blog! All good relationships start with a good introduction, so in this, my first blog post, I’ll endeavour to demonstrate who I am and what I am passionate about. I’m Dr Claire Richardson, an osteopath living and working in Melbourne, Australia. I’ve been involved with osteopathy for the best part of a decade now, […]

Trying to lose weight can be a fruitless and frustrating task for many people. If you’re one of them, try to adopt some of these more holistic methods.

The three remedies given in the order shown have proven to be very effective in most cases of croup.

Effective cleansing and detoxification require the elements of relaxation, ease, love and reassurance.

We take a look at the evidence behind natural cold and flu remedies and discover what actually works.

Chicory not only offers a caffeine-free coffee alternative but it boasts healthy benefits as well.

Being hugged and reciprocating a hug has immeasurable benefits for health and wellbeing. It’s time to hug it out!

Depression is conventionally treated with drugs and recreational drugs also generate emotional “highs”, but how do these drug-induced states relate to happiness?