Chronic pain

Natural solutions for chronic pain By Jeremy Brown, Naturopath Modern medicine is exceptional in treating acute severe pain, for example, when I was in a serious workplace accident, I was very grateful to be treated with strong painkillers. When used in post-operative care, opiates such as codeine are particularly effective in suppressing pain as necessary. …

Riboflavin’s use in preventing migraines and rheumatoid arthritis

By Jeremy Brown Naturopath and educator I have written previously on the uses of Vitamin B1, following this, we are looking at another water-soluble B vitamin, vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin.  Riboflavin has a number of uses including preventing migraines, rheumatoid arthritis, and age-related cataracts.  Preventing migraines Chronic migraines can be a debilitating condition. …

The Three greatest Tips I can give new clinic owners

The Three greatest Tips I can give new clinic owners Its been a great first 8 weeks at Browns Wellbeing Centre. I’ve gone beyond my expectations in the number of patients seen, turnover and profit. And most importantly, I have helped my Patients get better. Sure, there is still a large of amount of growth …

Can natural medicine help with allergies and asthma

Can natural medicine help with allergies and asthma?  By Jeremy Brown Naturopath & Lecturer (Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy) (Diploma of Community services) (Certificate  IV Training & Assessment) Many people ask me about the benefits of Naturopathic medicine and what conditions it can help treat. The answer is both simple and broad, as it helps many …

Can Green tea help you lose weight

Can Green tea help you lose weight? You often hear many people say that they have the secret to weight loss. Many companies claim to have this or that product, and often the fine print is just this: “this product is to be used as part of a effective diet and exercise program”. This is …

Cocao

Does chocolate have health benefits?  We all know of chocolate If there was one food in all of the history of the world, which is used for comfort, celebration, and dare I say, self-medication; it would be chocolate. Made from Cocao with the Latin name Theobroma cacao, chocolate is often made (in part) from the …

Does coconut oil burn fat

Does coconut oil burn fat? (working title) If there is one debate that has latest decades, it’s the healthy fat debate. 30 years ago, it was frowned upon to eat saturated fats, particularly those from animals. This was thought to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease in efforts to reduce cholesterol. Now, In 2014, the …

Extremes in Nutrition

Having the honor of lecturing in nutrition, I can feel the responsibility of moving my students in the right direction. Thankfully, I am teaching principles in Naturopathic Nutrition and really, it is a position where I engage already brilliant minds down a path they already understand. Though I am not teaching the clinical subjects, do …

Is Vitamin C effective for Colds and Flus

Is Vitamin C effective for the Cold and Flu? An investigation into the hype and many misconceptions By Jeremy Brown, Naturopath  (Adv. Dip. Nat.) Intro Picture it now, your throat is tickling, your nose is congested and you feel weak. You just got off the phone to your Boss and told them that you won’t …

Mg

Muscle cramps? Migraines? Low on energy or needing to regulate blood sugar?  You may require Magnesium. Remedy of the month: Magnesium Part of this Blog is to showcase a new remedy each month, some months will have vitamins or minerals, other months Herbal Medicines. Today, we will be looking at Magnesium. The mineral Magnesium (or …