Luisa Carugati, BA, DipCNM Testiclar cancer is the 17th most common type of cancer, accounting for 2,400 new cases every year. It is also the leading cancer in men between the ages of 15 to 44. But because it is so treatable and therefore survivable, only around 60 men die of…
2022
January
Remembering Dr. Etienne Callebout M.D.
It was with great sadness that we heard about the peaceful passing of Dr. Etienne Callebout M.D. last weekend on the 9th January 2022. Callebout was a brilliant, compassionate and somewhat enigmatic medical doctor who could integrate an astonishing array of different medical treatments to reverse even Stage IV cancer…
2022
January
Protection from Novel Respiratory Illnesses
Luisa Carugati, BA, DipCNM Christmas is a time for getting together with loved ones and not-so-loved ones. But it is also the season for colds, flu and other respiratory viral infections which naturally peak in the cold winter months. So this holiday season is the most important time of the year…
2021
May
Do I need to detox? Why detox is so important for all of us.
Luisa Carugati, BA, DipCNMSpring inspires us to think about cleaning – whether it’s our homes, gardens or bodies. Detoxification isn’t a new practice, despite it often being sold to us as a quick fix in the media. But do we really need to detox ourselves?Why Detox?In our daily lives, we…
2021
April
Safety in Numbers: Respecting Life's Multiplicity
During these stressful times, many of us are worried about our safety. We are worried because we have lost faith in the natural resilience of our bodies to disease and imbalance, a faith that has been undermined at every opportunity by a prolonged campaign of fear and biological mistrust in…
2021
March
8 Ways to Maintain Healthy Blood Circulation
Luisa Carugati, BA, DipCNM / The movement of blood through our vascular system, pumped by the heart (which beats billions of times over the average life span), is vital for the maintenance of health and vitality. Anything that makes that flow less efficient or which blocks it entirely is detrimental to our…
2021
January
The Prostate in Brief and How to Keep the Prostate Healthy
The prostate gland is the size of a table tennis ball and sits at the base of the penis. It is involved in semen production. Over a life time, this gland is likely to cause problems, problems which fall into three categories: it can get inflamed (called prostatitis), which is…
2021
January
Klamath Blue Green Algae in 2021: A functional food worth considering
Olivier Sanchez ND NT Dip rCNHC MGNC MNNA MGNI / WHAT IS BLUE-GREEN ALGAE?"Blue-green algae" refers to those species of bacteria that produce blue-green coloured pigments, including chlorophyll, by harnessing the energy from the sun, in the same way plants do. Algae can be found in both salt and fresh water, such…
2021
January
Ways to Relax During Stressful Times (such as lockdowns)
Three, two, one… yes, relaxation can be that easy for some. But it takes practice. This is because we spend so much of our lives being stimulated and programmed by mainstream media and social networking sites, that we can get over excited, anxious and agitated. Why? Because those are the…
2021
January
Nutrition for Happiness: 7 Nutrients for Psychological Well-being
Lockdowns are psychologically destructive. While detailed statistics of the biological impact of COVID-19 are broadcast every day through the media, the psychological impact of the months of ‘house-arrest’