A Happy and Healthy Heart
According to the HeartMath Institute (www.heartmath.org) the heart sends more messages to the brain than the brain sends to the heart! Research in the last 20 years shows that the…
Digestive Problems and Treatment of Parasites
Digestive problems would be one of the main ailments that naturopaths have to treat. Every man and his dog that comes to see us has some sort of digestive issue…
Nourishing your Brain
We would all like to feel a bit sharper, have a good memory, feel clear, happy and balanced. Brain fog on the other hand is very common with a lot…
Safe Sunscreen?
At Santos Organics, we only stock natural, mineral based sunscreens with UV reflective ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, providing strong sun protection without the use of harmful…
Inflammation and Autoimmune Disorders
It seems that autoimmune disorders are on the increase and more and more autoimmune diseases are being added to the list daily. What is causing this increase and what are…
Love Your Disease, It’s Keeping You Healthy!
This is the title of a book I read in the 1980’s by John Harrison, a doctor, naturopath, acupuncturist and psychologist. It’s a catchy title and it opened up my…
The Acid/Alkaline Balance
This is a topic of much confusion and I will try to simplify it as much as I can. Foods are generally categorised as acid or alkaline based on the…
Digestive Problems and Treatment of Parasites
Digestive problems would be one of the main ailments that naturopaths have to treat. Every man and his dog that comes to see us has some sort of digestive issue…
Treating Ross River Fever Naturally
I just read in our local newspaper that the incidence of Ross River Fever in NSW has jumped from 79 to 539 compared to the same period in 2014. This…
What is a Maltodextrin?
You may have seen maltodextrin listed on the ingredients of many food products. You may have wondered what it is. Is it safe? Maltodextrins are easily digestible carbohydrates made from…