Red Suva Natural Therapies

03/10/2025

Two updates on adolescent health I just had to share:
A meta-analysis of over 1.5 million people found a strong association between energy drink consumption and suicidal thoughts and actions :( not the first study to find this of course but the largest of its kind and the advice to make assessment of intake of these part of ANY mental health screen invaluable 🧠

Next up, we're missing obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and potentially even misdiagnosing it as ADHD. Again a clear actionable adjustment to our assessment practices from experts: every child flagged for ADHD should in fact undergo at least one comprehensive in-house (not at home!) sleep study 💥

Want to read more and access the original evidence? Follow the links in the comments...

15/04/2025

Yay!! Fantastic news!

10/11/2024

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Give your health the time it deserves. ❤️

12/02/2024

Polyphenols are plant compounds that are potent antioxidants. There is a lot of talk about how they help promote gut health, and when you support the gut, you are helping other body functions related to the brain, metabolism, and more. One of the ways to maximize polyphenols is to increase the intake of dried spices. When you compare the fresh herb format of a plant with its dried spice powder, the powder is much more concentrated in polyphenols.

In fact, spices are even better than some whole foods known to be high in polyphenols, like blueberries, grapes, and onions.

Don't underestimate the powerful polyphenol potential of spices! A little can go a long way.

19/12/2023

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15/08/2022

So many of my favourite things in this soup! Definitely a must make

Zizyphus (Zizyphus jujuba var. spinosa) is a key Traditional Chinese herb for insomnia; its seed has been valued for calming anxiety and preventing the build-up of tension that can result in insomnia.[1] Also known as Chinese red date, Zizyphus fruit together with goji berries bring an interesting sweet element to this nourishing yet soothing chicken herbal soup.

Zizyphus Chicken Ginger Soup
Serves 6

Ingredients
1 whole chicken (raw)
8 cm piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves, crushed
12 cups of water
5 carrots, sliced into bite size pieces
500 gm pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and diced
½ cup Chinese red dates (Zizyphus)
1/3 cup dried goji berries
2-3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (gluten free)
Salt and pepper
2 cups rice, cooked

Method
1. In a large pot, boil chicken in water with onion, garlic and ginger. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours or until chicken is soft and falling off the bone.
2. Remove chicken and strain broth to remove onion, garlic, and ginger.
3. Add carrots, pumpkin, red dates and goji berries to the broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Season with salt, pepper and soy sauce/tamari to taste.
5. Shred chicken and add to the soup.
6. Serve with rice.

12/08/2021

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''Your mission: Be so busy loving your life that you have no time for hate, regret or fear.''
- Karen Salmansohn

04/08/2021

Great points on how Naturopaths (aka me 🙂) can help you recover from a viral infection.

If you haven’t felt well since a recent cold, flu or virus, reach out to your Naturopath for recovery support.

Though the main infectious period has passed, many people continue to feel unwell weeks or even months after a viral infection. Fatigue and low endurance are common, while others can’t think straight, have aches and pains, or lingering coughs and sore throats. This prolonged recovery period may be due to the presence of inflammation as the immune system works hard to overcome the viral invader.

Herbal medicines support recovery from viral infections by:

* Strengthening the immune response against the virus.
* Reducing the inflammation responsible for many symptoms.
* Rebuilding energy and vitality, allowing you to return to normal functioning and enjoyment of life.

Contact your natural healthcare practitioner for more information or find a qualified practitioner by visiting: https://mediherb.com.au/find-a-practitioner.aspx