Alopecia is a medical term that refers to the partial or complete loss of hair from areas of the body where hair normally grows. It can affect both men and women and can occur for various reasons, including genetics, autoimmune disorders, hormonal changes, medical treatments (such as chemotherapy), stress, Thyroid conditions, nutritional deficiencies and certain skin conditions. Androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness): This is the most common type of hair loss, typically characterized by gradual thinning of hair on the scalp in a specific pattern. Alopecia areata: This is an ..read more

Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by the deterioration of bone tissue and the loss of bone density. Normally, bones undergo a constant process of breakdown and rebuilding. However, in individuals with osteoporosis, bone resorption outpaces bone formation, resulting in fragile and brittle bones that are more susceptible to fractures. Causes and Risk Factors Several factors contribute to the development of osteoporosis: Age: Osteoporosis is more common in older adults, as bone density tends to decrease with age. Gender: Women are at a higher risk of developing ..read more

There are of course time when antibiotic are required there no question about that, but if we want to continue to be able to use them long into the future we need to stop overusing them. It is rare when an antibiotic is required as they are often perceived for viral infection which they don't work on. They should only be prescribed for bad cases of bacterial infections. There are also often natural alternative that could be used. Some of the key concerns include: Development of Resistant Strains: Overuse or misuse of antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of b ..read more

More knowledge is being spread about the vagus nerve and its functions, but what does it do, and how can we work with it to benefit our overall health? What is the vagus nerve? The start location is in the brain stem and is called the 10th Cranial nerve, two nerves that work with the parasympathetic nervous system and control the heart, lungs and digestion. The vagus nerve supplies motor parasympathetic fibres to all the organs (except the adrenal glands). It's the longest nerve in the body and comprises both motor and sensory fibres. It then branches off into other nerves, which allows the b ..read more

Six homeopaths from around Australia took part this proving in May 2022 Campo Del Cielo contains 6.67% nickel, 0.43% cobalt, 87 ppm, gallium, 3.6 ppm iron, 407 ppm germanium, and 0.25% phosphorus. It has an octahedrite structure. The name Campo del Cielo means “Field of Heaven” The field impact creator cover 3x20km and contains at least 26 craters. It has been estimated to be 4000 to 5000 years old. It was used by the Aboriginal tribes in Argentina to make weapon and spears. In 1774 is when it was first identified as a meteorite. At that time, it was deep in the earth and couldn’t be extracte ..read more

If you have clicked on this post thinking, I am going to talk about magic mushrooms. I am sorry to disappoint. I am also not going to talk about your average mushroom either. There are over 10,000 species of mushrooms in the world, and only 15 are used for human consumption, with a further 20 being edible for humans. Mushrooms such as Reishi have been a medical herb in China and Japan for over 2000 years. As a result, many studies have been done on medical mushrooms and their effect on tumours and the immune systems. "In fact, in 1991 a 5,300 year-old mummy was discovered carrying birch polyp ..read more

I was reading a fantastic article on the uses of multiple remedies for fertility and came across the work of Vannier who described the different type of remedies so well. If you have heard me speak I speak about the constitutional remedies referred to by Vannier as the fundamental remedy. However often we use Bowl nosodes and Miasm as well as organ remedies that still fit within the overall picture but support the Fundamental remedy. But Vannier has categorised them and explained them really well. Remedy Description according to Dr Leon Vannier: Fundamental remedy - In my words the constituti ..read more

Often when we think of meditation we image people sitting cross legged and stopping their mind. What if I told you that the mind never stops it slow down but thoughts and mind chatter are always there. It about learning to allow the thought not to take over the mind. You also don't need to sit cross legged with perfect posture you can lay down instead. Meditation comes in many different formats from guided, music, frequency, Yoga nidra, open eye meditation, chanting and silence meditation. Meditation is about being in the present in the moment, it about shutting out the world and just be. It ..read more

The cooler weather has hit us and with it comes cold and flu season. One of my favourite herbs is elderberry especially during the winter months. It has been a stable all year round in the family for a few years now. If any of us even feel the hint of something coming on we take a dose of elderberry. Now with the cooler months and us all coming out of 2 year hibernation or so it feels. It's a daily dose of 1ml to keep the immune system healthy and strong. Did you know elderberry is one of the most used herbs in the world and for good reason. Elderberry has been traditional used for upper Resp ..read more

The body cleanse Menu and the full breakdown plan. I will be putting up some of my own smoothie recipes in the coming day or two but have added links to recipes for some of the things on the menu thanks to some amazing chefs and nutritionist for providing them. Check out my facebook page or instagram for inspiration on salad. Day 1: starting slow on reducing food intake Morning : Super bowl with yogurt and nuts (live on facebook ) Lunch: smoothie protein on blog post blueberry and peanut butter https://www.northlakeshomeopathy.com.au/single-post/2019/01/08/Blueberry-peanut-butter-chia-smoothi ..read more