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I recently had the pleasure of attending the Mindd forum and was inspired by one of the keynote speakers, Dr Kelly Brogan, who, whilst not focusing on TCM had much…

Paediatrician Dr Leila Mason on the importance of Magnesium (Mg). Up to 60% of Australians, Americans and Europeans are deficient in Magnesium, a mineral that is essential for so many…

Developmental Disorders are becoming more common. Medical Scientist and Naturopath Annalies Corse has some sound advice. “Sometimes, real superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting big battles”- Autism Spectrum…

We live in a toxic world, and our children are being exposed to far more environmental chemicals, including BPA plastic than we were when we were young. The more you…

What is Preconception Care? Preconception care is crucial and often greatly underestimated step in preparing to conceive a baby. It is an opportunity for you and your partner to improve…

Neurological Conditions and Childhood Neurological Conditions, in particular, are disorders of both the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (all body nerves). This collection of conditions is so vast,…

Anyone who has studied the immune system in depth has a deep appreciation of the intricacies, complexities and vast functions of this defensive network of protective structures and processes. It…

In Part One of this article, the breadth of Metabolic Disorders was discussed. The important take away points from Part One include the following: Metabolism is the sum total of…

Teenagers and young adults are facing an epidemic of anxiety. 25% of American 13 to 18-year-olds suffer from anxiety and in Australia, a study from 2008 showed that 15.4% of…

Question anyone on the concept of metabolism, and you will surely receive responses supporting that everyone knows about it. Young children learn of its existence at school; science students worldwide…

In an ideal world, people everywhere would be able to obtain the nutrition they require from diet alone without Supplements. So many factors (no matter what country you live in)…

Pyroluria is a condition known by many different names including Pyrrole Disorder, Mauve Factor and the older, now unused, names Kryptopyrroluria and Malvaria. It is described as being a metabolic…

Gluten Sensitivity is now referred to as the ‘No Man’s Land’ of digestive disorders. Understanding Gluten Sensitivity is firmly placed as one of the most controversial topics in nutrition, and indeed…

Breathing for health would already come as no surprise to you. Failure to breathe is incompatible with sustaining life. It’s one of the major vital signs monitored in emergency rooms…

The four most common reasons for children to be Picky Eaters are: Behavioral – they may be too busy and distracted to sit down for a meal and finish it…

Microbiota, Microbiome, Gut Flora, Intestinal flora. These scientific phrases commonly spoken by microbiologists are now becoming more widely used. The terms gut flora and intestinal flora are old terms. The…

The concept of energy production for most people on a day-to-day basis is an elusive one. It is that longed-for health trait, presenting itself swiftly at certain points in our…

The Connection between Leaky Gut and Leaky Brain The intestines and the brain could not be further apart anatomically within our bodies. They are known to have different roles, with…

In analysing Childhood Sleep patterns, children who sleep less have been shown to be prone to a higher body mass index (BMI), and increased anxiety or low self-esteem. Paradoxically, anxiety…

Mindd Foundation: Keeping you Informed on Integrative Healthcare The mission of Mindd Foundation is to help practitioners, carers, patients, educators and families discover, understand and implement effective integrative healthcare for…