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When Greta Hinder was 17, her GP diagnosed her with coeliac disease and said there wasn’t much she could do about it. Greta decided otherwise and started shopping and cooking for her family. The more she got into it, the more she wanted to study nutriti…

We love a good night’s sleep, but sometimes it can allude us. And while a bad night’s sleep now and then is okay, ongoing sleep issues may cause long-term health issues. Kendra Whitmire, nutritionist and technical writer at Designs for Health, delves de…

The exciting thing about studying a natural health degree at Endeavour College is that it opens so many doors to you career-wise. Many graduates move into clinical practitioner roles, but did you know there is a whole world of careers available beyond t…

Suzette Mason grew up surrounded by natural health enthusiasts but never thought about naturopathy as a career. As it turned out, naturopathy brought Suzette more opportunities than she could ever have imagined.

With the expanding focus on gut health as a key pillar of wellbeing comes increasing information regarding the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of it. We are inundated with information regarding what we should or shouldn’t eat, what foods we should eat in combination,…

Breastmilk is finally getting the attention it deserves. More and more research is showing us just how incredible it is. Breastmilk isn't just baby food; it's a dynamic, living substance that changes to meet a baby's needs. And guess what…

Breastmilk is a baby's ideal source of nutrition and immunity but, most incredibly, it is their ultimate gut gardener. It truly is a marvel of nature – a perfect blend of nutrients, hormones, beneficial probiotics and prebiotics.

With nettles in abundance at the moment it’s a great time to make some nettle dishes. Nettles, while not commonly used in the kitchen, can help with a range of health conditions including arthritis, hair loss and blood sugar control. Read more about the…

When we last spoke, nutritionist and skin educator Jacinta Barbagallo was heading to northern Italy to support her brother competing in an international pizza competition before she settled in Bali for the winter. After the extended lockdowns in Melbour…

They say the eyes are the window to your soul; and the study of iridology certainly confirms that. Iridology is an incredible tool that studies the iris, providing insight into systemic health concerns, genetic predispositions, and personality types. Al…

Autoimmune conditions are an increasing concern because of their impact on people’s lives and the limits of pharmaceutical treatment options. As with many other long term chronic conditions, complementary medicines such as naturopathy have much to offer…

In her home country of Brazil, Paula Aguina studied architecture and worked as an architect for several years. Although Paula realised it wasn’t a career for her, she didn’t consider natural health an option until she was in Australia.