Mood Disorders may involve different foods, food allergies and intolerances, heavy metal poisoning, methylation, and brain inflammation.
Neurotransmitters are a group of at least forty water-soluble hormones (proteins) formed within nerve cells called neurons. These hormones relay messages between nerve cells throughout your body. Understanding…
Which came first, the depression or the pessimistic thoughts? The answer may surprise you. In many cases, depression actually is the result of habitual negative thinking.
It is best as always, to focus your efforts on having a fresh and healthy diet, when it comes to improving any aspect of your mental and physical…
I have often thought to write about how diet and nutrition affects the mind, and about my experiences in the clinic over the years treating patients with all…
In the 21st century, guys are working harder than ever, are under more stress, become less active as they age, and many still smoke and generally consume more…
I wanted to originally research and write an article on cognition as well as memory, but on closer inspection found that memory is such a huge topic in…
Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped bi-lobed gland located at the base of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple. Every single aspect of your metabolism, from the rate…
You only get one set of kidneys. It is important to take care of your important organs, such as the kidney system which plays an important role in…
Gout is one of those conditions which can be aided considerably with a change in diet and lifestyle, and is a form of arthritis which is normally associated…
If clients come in with suspected gallbladder problems I always ask them if they’ve lost weight recently, been on a fat-free diet, or regularly consumer sugary drinks. By asking…
Gallbladder disease is one of the leading causes of problems with digestion that result in hospital admissions. Did you know that around 10% of the New Zealand population…
At least 50% of adults who seek medical treatment in New Zealand self-diagnose themselves as being afflicted with fatigue. This article will go into detail about one of…
In this article we’ll explore some causes and effects of constipation, and I’ll also give you 16 natural ways to reduce constipation; a common complaint in the Western world.
Here are 10 simple tips to guide you in what to look for when choosing a health-care professional:
Are you a parent or a caregiver of a child, interested in his or her health and wellbeing? If our children are to enjoy optimal health, they must…
In recent times, there seems to have been significant growth in the number of people developing Coeliac disease. Some of our food and lifestyle changes contribute to this.
In my last article, I started to outline some of the steps to beating candida and here I give you some more steps towards beating it!
James came to see me about a very itchy skin complaint affecting his face and around his armpits. He had the complaint ever since coming back from Dubai…
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world today, and are the leading cause of impaired vision in New Zealand, with a large percentage of the…
Now that designer coffee, hip caffeinated energy drinks and exotically flavoured teas are quickly becoming the hallmarks of urban consumerism, the downside of increasing caffeine consumption is easy…
Do you have breast lumps? Breast lumps can be grouped basically into two categories: Cysts or lumps, generally benign in nature, the most common. Malignant tumours: generally breast cancers.
Anxiety: feelings of fear, dread, and perhaps an uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress. A person with anxiety may perspire a lot, feel restless and…
Most people are now familiar that mild to moderate consumption of red wine reduces the risk of heart disease. This article will explore the risks as well as the…
Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to run and hide from your bills, right? It’s probably harder to stick to your budget during the Christmas holidays than…
Technology and the latest gadgets are sure to be on many wish lists this year for teenagers. SMART phones are becoming the norm and although the iPhone is…
When you’re planning a family Christmas holiday there’s lots to think about, including where to stay, what to do, and how much to spend. Here is some useful…
We all know that Christmas is the time for giving, remembering and thanking our family and friends by way of a small gift. But, lots of small gifts…
Well it’s a scary thought but Christmas is almost here. Are you ready? I’m not sure I am! Every year I tell myself that next year I’m going…
The holidays are on the horizon. Whether you get a long break or a short one, take some time out. Summer is the perfect time of year for…
It’s not fair, you set out on a plan to get yourself in shape and keep on track pretty well then… The Silly Season, with weeks of temptations…
The Christmas and holiday break is a time when most people throw caution to the wind. Credit cards are drawn to their limits, budgets are thrown out the…
Stability and balance training can often be forgotten amongst our workout schedule. After all, a gentle stability training session is not a big fat burner and it doesn’t…
This month’s theme is ‘Get Active’! Most people will think this applies to your health and fitness – But here at Goodlife, we’re applying this to your financial…
Are you doing endless crunches and core exercises, feeling a pain in your thighs and in the lower back and not a lot else? Are you starting to find…
Resistance training is basically any formatted exercise we do that overloads our muscles, so it’s not just going to the gym and using dumbells; exercises involving bodyweight and…
Cardio exercise, when we get our heart rate up, tends to be where we spend the largest part of our exercise time, so let’s take a look at…
Being active is so important no matter what your age or stage is. It’s about staying fit for your life but also about following your heart and staying…
So, if you are one of those people who have joined a gym and never visited or don’t have room in the budget for a Personal Trainer then…
Warmer weather jolts many of us into action. Whether it is spring cleaning or just tidying up in the garden, it makes us feel good knowing we are…
With a little planning, you don’t have to spend a fortune on nutritious food. Have you been shocked by how much you have managed to rack up at…
In March and April, Knowledge Networks asked 535 pairs of parents and their teens a number of questions about Internet use. The results were interesting:
Is that green as in ‘green around the gills,’ feeling ill, sick? Or green as in immature, naïve? Perhaps green with envy or jealousy? Or even, gone green,…
‘Living Green’ means looking after ourselves as well as our planet, and this means taking care of our bodies and our minds. Most of us experience being ‘down’…
Do you know that many confectionery items include wheat glucose syrup? If you’re intolerant to wheat, eating these items can cause problems for you. I’m intolerant to wheat…
The importance of family traditions. Family rituals and traditions bring us together; they connect us and become part of each family’s identity. Birthday celebrations are amongst the most…
Lots of us parents get to a stage where we’re not coping well, struggling to stay afloat, physically and emotionally. You may even feel at breaking point some days. It used…
Kid’s birthdays are wonderful; endless parties, family events, over tired toddlers, a house that looks like a bomb’s hit it… While we love celebrating our wee one’s milestones,…
If colouring books and pencils aren’t enough to keep the kids busy during the holidays, then these website ideas might do the trick. We’ve pulled together the top 10 educational…
Whether you are the lucky person hosting Christmas dinner this year or not, chances are your fridge will be filled to almost overflowing over Christmas and New Year.…
Have you ever sat down to eat something in front of the TV and then wondered what happened to it? Have you suddenly realised you didn’t even taste…
Osteoporosis is a silent disease affecting more than half of women and nearly a third of men over the age of 60 in New Zealand. World Osteoporosis day…
Arthritis week this year starts on the 21st September. According to the Arthritis New Zealand website more than half a million New Zealanders will have arthritis in their…
A vegetarian diet can be very healthy, but care needs to be taken to achieve a well balanced diet to ensure an adequate intake of nutrients. In a…
Many studies have supported the evidence that vegetarians have a lower risk for developing health issues such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and diet related cancers. Overall vegetarians…
We have all heard the message that we need to reduce our fat intake. Fat is the most calorie dense nutrient we can eat with each gram providing…
How many times have you blamed your weight on your metabolic rate? A sentence that I hear quite frequently is “I think I have a slow metabolism”. But…
Worried about your tummy and the funny things it does? You are not alone. While there can be many causes for different gut symptoms one of the conditions…
Do you need a cup of coffee to get going in the morning, or as a “pick me up” in the afternoon? You will not be alone. Caffeine may be…
For some people the thought of dried beans and legumes is not appealing or perhaps the challenge of getting other family members to try something so different just…
Let’s be honest, no one copes with lack of sleep. Children have tantrums and so do parents and, of course, sleep deprivation makes everyone feel out of control,…
How bad has this winter been for colds and flus? I have seen countless cases of families suffering with the nasty viruses that have been circulating around the…
As a naturopath and herbalist I often get pregnant Mums asking me desperately what homeopathic remedies are safe to take. Especially now that some big-pharma brands have moved into the…
As a new mum everything can seem overwhelming and strange. Your life pattern changes and you may adapt very quickly to these new and exciting challenges or for…
As with every change of season, our family’s health needs to be maintained to ward off those nasty bugs.
When summer approaches it’s time to get into the garden, drag out those tools, get on the gumboots and do something productive. Kids absolutely love planting their own…
Summer is a wonderful time of year — lots of sun, fun, sand and barbeques. But we can definitely enjoy fun in the sun the natural way. There…
You will hear the term “detox” frequently and what does this actually mean? Well in simple terms it a process in which you promote your body’s tissues to…
Christmas comes at the time of year when we are moving into lovely warm weather which tends to mean most of us will get into shorts, tee shirts…
Often, the first sign that you have osteoporosis is that you break a bone. Osteoporosis has no symptoms and the disease offers its victims no warning until it is…
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” — Paleontologist, philosopher and Jesuit priest Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955)…
Kiwi women are commencing menstruation earlier and developing larger breasts. Kiwi men sperm-counts have halved. We have to ask ourselves why?! Of course, nutrition is a huge part…
Recently the Cancer Society held its annual ‘Daffodil Day’. Cancer affects 1 in 3 New Zealanders. While we can never guarantee that a certain lifestyle will prevent cancer…
Do you often think that others can manage their weight without having to put in half the effort that you do? Sometimes it seems like some people never…
One essential aspect of lovingly nurturing and respecting yourself, is the intrinsic need to pay significant caring attention to your own intuition. As author Jeanne Elizabeth Blum writes…
It seems that one minute none of us had heard of swine flu and the next minute it was a significant world wide issue. As I write this…
There is usually an exhausting, painful grief a new mother goes through – no matter how good her pregnancy turned out to be, or how thrilling the birth…
If you are a mother with young children at home then chances are you will feel that often your day revolves around meal times and food. No sooner…
Many occupations require people to carry out shift work. You may work in a hospital, police or ambulance service, transport industry or a factory.
If you are a mother with young children at home then chances are you will feel that often your day revolves around meal times and food. No sooner…
These days, when we take on the role of motherhood, the majority of us sacrifice ‘fulfilling our own full potential’ in almost every other avenue of our lives.…
Unpaid word, or paid work: that is the motherhood question … but if you psychoanalysed the ‘answer’, its personality could be described as a deranged, confused, bewildered lost…
Many of us set New Year resolutions. You will not be alone if one of your resolutions focuses on weight loss. A search on Google confirms that weight…
Recently I attended yet another parenting seminar, in the ongoing quest, I suppose, for anything that may assist with the challenging role we face as parents. This seminar…
Fathers… It is fifteen years since my father passed away, just six weeks after our first son was born. My husband John’s father passed way before he was…
I spoke at a function the other night to raise money for a wonderful woman who has Her2 breast cancer. I don’t know the woman or her friends…
We are all becoming more aware of where our money goes. Trying to reduce food costs is a goal for everyone. Although everyone is trying to shop smarter and…
People often ask can toddlers help in the kitchen and the answer is a resounding Yes! As we know toddlers and preschoolers often want to be with you…
Midwife Kathy Fray overviews the Breastfeeding vs. Infant Formula debate, including the costs & benefits of each for NZ Mums.
With rising food costs many people are looking at what and how they eat. Even popping into the supermarket for a small shop seems to hit the wallet…
This month our eldest son turned 15. Everyone I know has an opinion on whether he should or shouldn’t get his learners drivers license; everyone that is apart…
Press Release Business is blooming for two Tauranga women who developed the idea of saucy lingerie for pregnant women. Lisa Ebbing and Ange Crosbie and their maternity lingerie…
Until recently I had thought that a “day of rest” was only for families who followed a particular faith, and who therefore took a complete day off from…
We don’t need the media to alert us to the fact that the cost of living is going up, we can all see that our money does not…
It appears that the topic of the moment is the ever increasing “cost of living “ particularly the basic necessities such as food. You can imagine that with…
I think my 14 year old son is very lucky. Lucky because he has just spent the first week of his school holidays with his Grandparents. Now, I…
For the second time in recent years my children have unwittingly lead me on a journey back in time. And what a very pleasant and fun filled journey…
Over the school holidays our girls spent a lovely week in Dunedin with Donal’s sister and her family. While they did many fun things (such as visiting the…
On Easter Monday at 1 p.m., I went to one of the hardest funerals I have ever been to. It was to celebrate the life of Alison (Aly)…
Our 9 year old daughter had a sobering message on the drive home from school the other day. It went something like this, “we have to start doing…