COFFEE – WHY TO AVOID OR AT LEAST MINIMISE IT

When you have a coffee, the caffeine combines with the hydrochloric acid in your stomach and forms a potent toxin, caffeine hydrochloride. As this toxin is absorbed into your portal circulation and reaches your liver, bile is released in an attempt to flush it from your system. This is what accounts for the increase in […]

IBS anyone?

What if your gut is as useful as a bucket with holes in it? You may have what is known as “leaky gut”, which is a common underlying cause of IBS. “Leaky gut” is the term used to describe intestinal permeability which occurs when there is a weakening of the protein fibers that line the […]

Stress – A Modern Epidemic

Our modern lifestyles may be contributing to many health complaints commonly seen today. Many of us experience some form of stress; 9 out of 10 Australians report being stressed and 41% of people feel they experience unhealthy levels of stress. Stress and the body’s response to it can affect people in different ways. Small amounts […]

The Low-Down on Cholesterol

The Low-Down On Cholesterol It seems that everyone is talking about cholesterol these days, but do you really know what it is? What can you do to maintain healthy cholesterol levels? Cholesterol is a type of fat that is carried around in the blood. It performs useful functions in the body and is a major […]

How to boost immunity and stop feeling sick

Your immune system is one the most complex systems on the planet. It is highly evolved and is able to cope with an amazing diversity of challenges. The problem is however, that the amount of stuff that your immune system has to deal with is increasing. Our world is not becoming cleaner, but is changing […]

Are You Drinking Enough Water?

The Importance of Hydration. If you are like most people, you don’t drink enough water on a daily basis. Researchers today believe that it is essential to drink at least 6 to 8 glasses (2 to 2.5.litres) of water per day if you are going to perform at your best. Unfortunately most people don’t follow […]

Switch to fat burning using the Shake It Weight Loss Diet

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How can Naturopathy and Capalaba Natural Health Help You?

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Welcome to Capalaba Natural Health. We are an integrated Naturopathy clinic that specializes in Weight Loss, Fatigue, Digestive Issues, Pain, Autoimmune conditions, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Detoxification and Female Reproductive issues. Our core practice uses naturopathy as […]