Wellspring Blog

Without a good night’s sleep, we often find ourselves irritable, agitated, and demotivated. It is so important to make sure that one night of bad sleep doesn’t turn into the norm – as this will make it even harder to overcome.

Moving to Far North Queensland, Ashleigh Hardiman has discovered a holistic lifestyle she knew she wanted but couldn’t achieve in a big city. Now she’s loving being a stay-at-home mum studying online and is inspired to get her foot in the door of the na…

When Tayla Gardiner told her school career advisor she was interested in natural health, the advisor didn’t offer her any options, so Tayla ventured into business entrepreneurship. But it wasn’t long before she decided to follow her intuition.

Immunity is a complex function needed for our health and survival. But the immune system can sometimes cause damage to our own body, which leads to chronic illnesses such as autoimmune conditions.

When Greta Hinder was 17, her GP diagnosed her with coeliac disease and said there wasn’t much she could do about it. Greta decided otherwise and started shopping and cooking for her family. The more she got into it, the more she wanted to study nutriti…

We love a good night’s sleep, but sometimes it can allude us. And while a bad night’s sleep now and then is okay, ongoing sleep issues may cause long-term health issues. Kendra Whitmire, nutritionist and technical writer at Designs for Health, delves de…

The exciting thing about studying a natural health degree at Endeavour College is that it opens so many doors to you career-wise. Many graduates move into clinical practitioner roles, but did you know there is a whole world of careers available beyond t…

Suzette Mason grew up surrounded by natural health enthusiasts but never thought about naturopathy as a career. As it turned out, naturopathy brought Suzette more opportunities than she could ever have imagined.

With the expanding focus on gut health as a key pillar of wellbeing comes increasing information regarding the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of it. We are inundated with information regarding what we should or shouldn’t eat, what foods we should eat in combination,…

Breastmilk is finally getting the attention it deserves. More and more research is showing us just how incredible it is. Breastmilk isn't just baby food; it's a dynamic, living substance that changes to meet a baby's needs. And guess what…

Breastmilk is a baby's ideal source of nutrition and immunity but, most incredibly, it is their ultimate gut gardener. It truly is a marvel of nature – a perfect blend of nutrients, hormones, beneficial probiotics and prebiotics.

With nettles in abundance at the moment it’s a great time to make some nettle dishes. Nettles, while not commonly used in the kitchen, can help with a range of health conditions including arthritis, hair loss and blood sugar control. Read more about the…