Clare Boreham Naturopath

02/08/2025

You can now see me in person at the beautiful Elk & Me Therapies Dispensary Here is a sneak preview of this tranquil healing space. Can't wait to see you here soon! 🌻

31/07/2025

Yeah for me it's more when noone else wants to talk about the microbial clouds of people and dogs and how they impact your microbiome 😆🤷🏼‍♀️ *we all have our special breed of nerd-dome 😆
https://www.facebook.com/61551600294498/posts/122195458442053343/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

28/07/2025

Fascinating stuff. There is a real place for naturopathic care in supporting people through the challenges of dementia.

Dementia patients generally show a mixed pathology, and it has been found that patients diagnosed with Alzheimer disease (AD) often have other pathologies, such as white matter lesions, vascular dementia and LATE (limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy). A recent large cross-sectional study from Sweden has now shown the reverse: based on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers, an AD pathology was relatively common in people diagnosed with other dementias.

Specifically, an Alzheimer biomarker profile was seen in unspecified dementia, Parkinson's dementia and frontotemporal dementia. Moreover, biomarkers indicating an Alzheimer-like pathology were negatively tied to cognitive function.

While most patients clinically diagnosed with AD had evidence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) amyloid and tau pathology, those biomarkers also emerged in people with other dementias, said Tobias Borgh Skillbäck of Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Molndal, Sweden, and co-authors.

In nearly 14,000 adults, a clear, Alzheimer-like profile based on three CSF biomarkers: amyloid-beta 1-42, total tau (t-tau), and phosphorylated tau 181 (p-tau181) was seen in 68% of people with early-onset AD, 65% of late-onset AD, and 52% of people with mixed Alzheimer and vascular dementia.

Among people without an AD diagnosis, the Alzheimer profile emerged in 25% of people with unspecified dementia, 9% of people with Parkinson disease dementia, and 8% of people with frontotemporal dementia.

In several dementias, scores on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) were associated with CSF biomarkers. MMSE scores were linked with amyloid-beta 1-42 in late-onset AD, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and unspecified dementia. MMSE scores also were tied to t-tau in late-onset AD, early-onset AD, and unspecified dementia; and linked with p-tau181 in early-onset AD.

This study highlights the complex nature of dementia, with a mixed pathology evident in most people. To my thinking, such findings question the value of trying to find a single drug treatment and imply that a multifactorial approach (as for example via Functional Herbal Therapy) is more rational.

In particular, I feel that Ginkgo biloba is highly underestimated in this context by most clinicians. Its inherent multifactorial activity makes it the best starting point for a complex dementia pathology. Clinical studies have shown that it is neuroprotective and boosts BDNF and Nrf2, is anti-inflammatory, and promotes microcirculation and mitochondrial function. In addition, it is neuroregenerative (used for stroke recovery in China).

For more information see:
http://bit.ly/4kXVmz9

and

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40293734/

16/07/2025

I make this recipe ALL the time. It's so easy, we all love it and it's full of protein and iron. What's not to love? I always keep a packet of besan flour and a tin of tomato paste in the pantry and a packet of grated cheese in the freezer, that way this becomes a very easy friday night dinner option when the fridge is bare and you want to use up any scraps of veg left in the crisper before shopping on the weekend. Enjoy!

I literally made this entire Pizza in 10 minutes, 5 minutes for the base, 5 minutes for the topping, voila!

09/07/2025

Q: How do you know when to see a qualified naturopath for your IBS?
A: When you're ready to stop googling the menu for foods you can eat BEFORE you agree to go out with your friends! Life doesn't have to be like that!

Clare is an experienced, fully qualified naturopath. She integrates the latest in evidence-based natural therapies with the best of traditional naturopathic wisdom.

26/06/2025

Healthy toddler meals don't have to be crazy hard work. You work hard enough!! A variety of fruit/veg/hummus is my go to (plus a squeezy!) for easy dinners at the moment, and keep my boy occupied (until he flings it all across the room...)

19/06/2025

Amazing!
https://www.facebook.com/TED/videos/1226035192489932/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

16/06/2025

I'm back! Face to face consultations are now available at the lovely Elk & Me Therapies Dispensary every second Saturday starting on July 5th! Can't wait to see you. Bookings now open!

28/04/2025

Hi everyone! I'm back! I've been on maternity leave and I'm gradually returning to practice over the coming weeks.
So if you're in need of some natuopathic support, email me at clareboreham@gmail.com to get started!

05/10/2023

I really love formula recipes! The ones that don't specify exact ingredients, but say "add an oil, a bean, something tangy...". They're great because that way you can use up what you have at home, use what's in season, you can make them as healthy as you like and if you've any food allergies or preferences, you know how to make an easy substitute. I found this great one for making dips- give it a whirl and tell me how you go! I once stayed with an artist who could make a dip out of anything he found at the market and I was so impressed. Now we can try too!

Every great dip can be constructed using a standard set of 6 steps. Let's get it.

17/04/2023

I'm happy to report that my gradual switch to more potent herbal remedies is already paying off for my clients! Last week one client got over a month's worth of remedies for just $55! So, why wait? Book in today to see how I can save you money while keeping you healthy.

Save time and book your appointments online with Clare Boreham 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

27/03/2023

Meditation is free: It's easy to get caught up in the hype thinking we need a class or online subscription to stay calm. But regularly sitting under a tree, taking deep slow breaths, spending time in the garden or just being still and slowing down with quiet cup of tea is totally free and will do your body all the good of a meditation class!