In the third year of her Naturopathy degree, Brooke Klower discovered she was pregnant. Rather than stop, she persevered with her studies, going into labour during an exam later that year. Two years on, despite some obstacles, Brooke has graduated with high distinctions, set up her own business and recently welcomed her second healthy child.
Sleep. It sounds simple, right? You wake up, do your day, then hop straight back into bed – out like a light. So why is it that so many of us struggle? And what on earth can we do about it?! Let’s dive right in.
With two decades of experience in skin treatments and spa therapies, Eleni Cico felt studying Naturopathy was inevitable. Only after she had children, did she decide to pursue her passion for natural health.
Herbs are so powerful. That is why traditional systems of medicine have used them to heal for thousands of years, harnessing the healing power of nature, which is what Naturopathy is all about. However, just because they can be effective medicine doesn’t have to mean they are only accessible to Naturopaths and herbalists.
Herbal self-care products have become increasingly popular over the past few years, with many people seeking out natural products to add to their routine. Maddie Lyons, one of our Naturopathy students from the Gold Coast, shares her experience using herbal self-care products and some tips on how you can make them at home.
The move to online learning as a result of COVID-19 was a godsend for naturopathy student Tara Hansen. As a single mother of three young boys, living in the remote coastal town of Busselton, Western Australia and studying full-time, Tara embraced the opportunity to learn from home.
As natural health practitioners we have a holistic view on health and focus on investigating the causative factors behind illness and disease. However, there is one fundamental of health that can often be overlooked – the breath! Just as the correct diet and lifestyle are foundational to good health, so too are our breathing habits.