Posts by Anne Stubbs

I recently listened to a podcast where a Medical Doctor gives her profound perspective about the causes of metabolic dysfunction, which she believes is the core of most modern world chronic illnesses. The stats she shares are SHOCKING, her information makes so much sense and absolutely within the realms of our practice as Naturopaths and…

Migraines are a common and often debilitating type of headache, but for many women, they can be closely linked to their menstrual cycle. These are known as menstrual migraines, and they affect a significant number of women of reproductive age. Unlike typical migraines, menstrual migraine headaches are triggered by hormonal fluctuations, just before or during…

With the recent increase in public awareness of methylation, research and the availability of genetic and functional tests, it is important for us to keep abreast on clinical context of methylation. In addition, contradictory messages regarding the prescription of methyl donor nutrients make it challenging for a patient to determine best treatment approach. Our practitioners…

Everyone has heard of nausea in pregnancy and some women are lucky enough not to experience much at all. Unfortunately, for some the nausea is more intense and some even experience what is called ‘hyperemesis gravidarum’ (HG) – where nausea and vomiting is so extreme that it can cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and weight loss. …

While the terms food allergy, intolerance and sensitivity are often used interchangeably, it is useful to understand the differences. Food sensitivities fall into two groups – primary and secondary. Primary means the reaction is directly caused by food, secondary means the reaction is directly caused by something other than food, such as gut disorders, drug…