Liver Health and Detox

Spring has officially arrived in Perth, and I’ve already noticed my husband started to sneeze a bit every day! It’s that time of year when we really need to focus on supporting and balancing our immune systems. In my clinic, I often see people struggling right now not just with seasonal hay fever, but with flare-ups of other reactive conditions like asthma, hives and eczema. It is so important to understand why our bodies are reacting this way, and more importantly, how to ma

Did you know your favorite 'healthy' foods could be causing symptoms like hives, migraines, insomnia, or nasal congestion? For years, I dealt with mystery hives. It wasn't until I looked closely at my diet that I realized my daily avocados, 80%+ dark chocolate, tomatoes, fermented foods, and even stress were actually triggering them! I was completely overflowing my histamine bucket. Luckily, while I was completing my naturopathy studies, I learned that I just had to stop stac

Do you enjoy a glass of wine to unwind at the end of the day, but secretly wonder how much is actually safe for your liver? This is one of the most common questions I get in the clinic. The truth is, how your liver handles alcohol is deeply connected to your overall metabolic health. Your diet, lifestyle, and even your genetics all play a huge role in your liver's resilience. Surprisingly, standard routine blood tests can often completely miss the early signs that your liver

I love good food, and the thought of skipping meals just makes me miserable! Over the years through my studies, I've realized that the food choices you make every day are far more powerful than the calories you try to burn. I don’t do crazy diets or exhausting high-intensity workouts. I eat three full meals and two healthy snacks daily. I lift light weights for 30 minutes twice a week and play tennis once or twice a week. And the truth is? I am leaner now than when I used to

In my years of naturopathic study, I’ve found that true wellness is rarely about one single "magic" herb or habit. More often, it’s about what we remove rather than what we add. Early in my own health journey, I became much more aware of the endocrine-disrupting chemicals hidden in my own home. It was only when I started looking at the products—the diffusers, personal care items, cleaners, and containers—that I realized how many of them contained synthetic fragrances and chem

Hormone balance plays a crucial role in overall health, influencing everything from mood and metabolism to reproductive function. Recent research has highlighted the potential of sulforaphane, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, to affect hormone regulation and address sex-specific health conditions. This post explores the findings from the comprehensive review by Fahey and Raphaely (2025), which examines how sulforaphane interacts with hormone systems a