Endo – Why it’s a B****
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so I thought I’d write up quickly some facts about the condition to shine a light on the condition and why it can be so debilitating. What is Endo? Let’s throw some facts down first: It’s a condition where tissue similar to the...
Blue Screen Detox
I follow the CSIRO on social media for the Wombat Wednesdays, pictures of fungi and the cool science facts. One of their posts recently talked about why old books smell so good. FYI - because over time the cellulose and lignin in their pages break down to form...
Top 4 Self-Care Tips
By making a conscious effort to spend more time filling my cup, the more I’m able to better deal with the various stresses life throws at me. I often chat to my clients about how they are coping with stress, and the boundaries and self-care practices that they can be...
Food is FUEL
Food is necessary for your bodyOne of the key things to remember is that food is necessary for your body to function properly. It is literally fuel for your tank! This is why it’s really important to be mindful of what goes in your mouth as it has a direct effect on...
4 ways to improve your energy
FOOD IS FUELIt’s really important to realise that the food you’re putting in your mouth is fuel for your body. Be mindful of what goes in! Try to reduce the amount of processed crap and switch to whole food options as much as possible to be sure that what you are...
Is falling asleep tricky?
Are you having a hard time falling asleep?When I’m helping clients who come in to see me because they are struggling to get to sleep, one of the things I look at is the amount of screen time they have. In clinic I’m seeing a big trend in people scrolling on their...
What is “leaky gut”?
What is "leaky gut?The digestive system plays a vital role in your overall health and well-being. It plays a major component for your immune system (in fact, about 70% of your immune system is based in your gut). Your digestive system focuses on your ability to...
Melatonin – what you need to know
What is Melatonin? It's is a hormone released by a small gland in your brain called the pineal gland that helps control your wake and sleep cycles. It has a distinct cycle which peaks during the middle of the night. It’s a potent antioxidant and immune stimulant. It...
Get into Dry Skin Brushing
What’s the biggest organ of the body? SKIN! What does it do? LOTS! (seriously) What can you do to help it out? DRY SKIN BRUSHING! Our skin is an organ of elimination, just like your kidneys, liver and bowel. It’s estimated that ~1/3 of your...
Become a sleeping beauty
Sleep is vital for good health – here we chat about the impact poor sleeping habits can have on the body and what you can do to build a healthy sleep routine
MAGNESIUM – THE CHILL OUT MINERAL
In this blog I gush over this fantastic mineral, magnesium, that has many amazing benefits to people’s health and well being.
Welcome to Cairns Complementary Health
The doors are now open at Cairns Complementary Health! Director and Naturopath, Alisa introduces her aim for the clinic and what you can expect from our services