Furuncles or commonly known – boils, occur from inflammation of hair follicles from a bacterial infection, most often Staphylococcus aureus. S. aureus is found in 20-35% of individuals in the nasal passages, skin and respiratory tract. The infection is often caused if the skin has a proliferation of the bacteria that is exposed to an opening in a hair follicle. Areas mostly affected are underarms, thighs, face, neck, and buttocks. The bacteria release chemotactic factors and enzymes which cause inflammation and pus formation. Within the hair follicle a large deep red, painful nodule develops approximately 1-5cm which may follow with cellulitis. Due to the bacterial overgrowth in this conditi
After a few days of cooler rainy weather, we indulged in some delicious slow cooked meals. One particular family favourite was ox-tail stew. With the left over rich, densely flavoured sauce I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to use towards a batch of home-made baked beans. Ingredients: 500mL of leftover stew sauce 375g of borlotti beans soaked overnight, rinsed and drained ½ teaspoon of fresh or dried thyme 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon of worcestershire sauce or 1 small sardine fillet finely chopped 1 teaspoon of celtic sea salt 1 teaspoon of raw sugar or coconut sugar 250mL passata sauce 2 tablespoons of tomato paste sprinkle of cayenne pepper Extra water may be needed depending w
Ingredients: Fresh Aloe Vera Freshly squeezed orange juice Fresh coconut water Nutritional information: Aloe vera is best known for its amazing healing ability in burns this is due to the increased collagen cross-linking action which makes it just as healing for internal use! Internally Aloe has a laxative effect making it ideal if you suffer constipation. Additionally, it is anti-inflammatory and soothing for gastrointestinal inflammation which is ideal for irritable bowel syndrome. Also beneficial for assisting the balance of gut microbiota with its anti-microbial action and is also immune stimulating. (However, please do not take internally if you're pregnant or trying to conceive as
Being a Naturopath is not a career for me, it's a passion, dedication and way of life. And as cliché as it sounds to best be of service to my clients I must practise what I preach. However, you may be surprised to learn that I'm not a purist, for me health is a journey not a destination and like most people I get off track from time to time. Instead of feeling guilty I use it as an opportunity to better understand the difference in how my body & mind reacts to whatever it is I've consumed or perhaps not done (ie: missing yoga practise, not going for my morning walk, not taking time out to enjoy a hobby etc). I find this invaluable learning, helping me develop a sense of compassion and und
