by kathleenmurphy | Apr 18, 2017 | Breastfeeding and Postpartum Care, Digestive health, Family Health, Nutrition, Preconception Care, Pregnancy Support, Seasonal health, Stress and Fatigue
A lot of people I talk to have no idea what I do, or how it might be relevant to their life and health. They aren’t sure what naturopathy is and/or why they would see someone like me. That’s fair enough. If you haven’t experienced it before, holistic...
by kathleenmurphy | Apr 11, 2017 | Family Health, Herbal medicine, Nutrition, Tips & Tricks
At last week’s Natural Immune Health workshop, we went through some of the best home remedies and natural strategies for warding off coughs and colds. One of the things I discussed, and had on hand to taste, was a garlic and ginger oxymel. This potent home...
by kathleenmurphy | Mar 27, 2017 | Family Health, Herbal medicine, Nutrition
We’re running another workshop! This time, I’ll take you through my top immune boosting health tips. From warding off sore throats to managing chesty coughs, preventing recurrent infections and avoiding the latest bug doing the rounds at work or daycare;...
by kathleenmurphy | Feb 28, 2016 | Family Health
One of the key principles underpinning naturopathic practice is that of vital force. Vitality. Life force. The energy within us that powers life, propels us forward, maintains health, fights illness and facilitates healing. AKA… Qi. Prana. Blood. Breath. Life. I...
by kathleenmurphy | Feb 11, 2015 | Herbal medicine, Nutrition, Tales from my life, Travel
At the end of last year, I went to Nicaragua with Natural Doctors International (NDI), for their December brigade to Ometepe Island. You guys, it was amazing. Nicaragua itself is an incredible and fascinating place. Though I didn’t see much outside of the...