Marisa's Naturopathic Wellness

Marisa's Naturopathic Wellness Marisa is a qualified naturopath, herbalist, homeopath and nutritionist with 25 years experience. www.naturopathicwellness.com.au.

MNW are qualified & dedicated naturopaths & nutritionists. With over 20 years of experience MNW are committed to helping you gain optimum wellness & vitality! marisa@naturopathicwellness.com.au

Free radicals play a dual role as both toxic and beneficial compounds since they can be either harmful or helpful to the...
20/11/2025

Free radicals play a dual role as both toxic and beneficial compounds since they can be either harmful or helpful to the body. They can have a positive action when they help the body fight infection but when the free radicals outnumber the antioxidants this can lead to a state called oxidative stress. Oxidative stress plays an important role in many chronic and degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and ageing. Therefore the antioxidant resources must be constantly restored in the body. When an antioxidant destroys a free radical this antioxidant itself becomes oxidised. This means excessive intake of isolated antioxidants can have toxic effects and may even promote rather than prevent oxidative damage. Therefore adequate intake of antioxidants is an essential part of a healthy diet but getting too much of isolated antioxidants (via supplements such as Vitamin E) can in some cases be harmful. So the key to maximising wellbeing is to have the right balance between antioxidants and free radicals.

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In everyday life the body generates free radicals and other reactive oxygen species (ROS). In simple terms antioxidants ...
18/11/2025

In everyday life the body generates free radicals and other reactive oxygen species (ROS). In simple terms antioxidants are chemical compounds that protect cells against the effects of free radicals which are pro-oxidants. In other words, free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules produced when the body breaks down food through metabolic processes or from external pollutants such as to***co smoke. Sometimes antioxidants are called free radical scavengers. Free radicals can harm cellular structures which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other medical conditions. A physical example of this is when an apple is cut open and the oxygen turns it brown. A remedy to prevent the browning is to sprinkle lemon juice on the apple. The same principle applies when the body ingests antioxidants. Many clinical and pharmacological studies suggest that natural antioxidants can prevent oxidative damage.

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Some anti-allergic herbs are:Albizia (Albizia lebbeck): Albizia is a top anti-allergy herb. Scientific evidence helps su...
18/09/2025

Some anti-allergic herbs are:

Albizia (Albizia lebbeck): Albizia is a top anti-allergy herb. Scientific evidence helps support the traditional use of albizia in inflammation. Albizia has been reported to modulate histamine release which plays a major role in allergic diseases.

Baical scullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis): Baical scullcap is one of the most popular herbal medicines used to treat inflammation, allergy and bacterial and viral infections. According to preclinical studies it may decrease the amount of histamine released from mast cells.

Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica): A traditional treatment for inflammation and allergy, nettle leaf is a natural antihistamine. Although the stinging hairs can inject histamines into the skin and cause a reaction it paradoxically helps with allergies as well. In a randomised double blind clinical trial 37 patients with the signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis, and a positive skin prick test, took nettle leaf for one month. A significant improvement in clinical symptom severity and a statistically significant reduction in mean nasal smear eosinophil count (useful for diagnosing allergic rhinitis) was observed.

Perilla (Perilla frutscens): For centuries Eastern herbalists have prized this potent leaf for its anti-allergy affects in asthma, eczema and dermatitis. Perilla is a herb traditionally used for the relief of hay fever and symptoms such as coughing and excessive phlegm. A 21 day placebo controlled clinical trial, examining allergic inflammatory diseases in humans, found that perilla was an effective intervention for mild seasonal hay fever, with allergic conjunctivitis, at least partly through inhibition of specific white blood cells infiltrating the nostrils.

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Anti-allergic is a relatively new term for herbal actions. These herbs have emerged as our understanding of allergies ha...
16/09/2025

Anti-allergic is a relatively new term for herbal actions. These herbs have emerged as our understanding of allergies has matured over the last three decades. Anti-allergic herbs are indicated for allergic skin disorders such as eczema and hives and also for respiratory conditions such as mild to moderate cases of asthma and hay fever.

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Some antimicrobial herbs are:Barberry (Berberis vulgaris): Barberry was used by the ancient Egyptians to prevent the pla...
21/08/2025

Some antimicrobial herbs are:

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris):
Barberry was used by the ancient Egyptians to prevent the plague probably due to its antimicrobial action. Today it is widely used to fight yeast infection, infections of the throat, lungs, urinary and gastrointestinal tracts and diarrhoea. It is an excellent substitute for golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis). Like golden seal barberry has significant amounts of the isoquinoline alkaloid berberine, which gives it a similar action, although it is lacking hydrastine. Berberine has been shown in preclinical studies to make antibiotics more effective for antibiotic-resistant infections. Golden seal has become overharvested, and somewhat endangered, and when it is available its price from sustainable sources steadily increases. These environmental issues, and the fact that it is expensive, mean that many practitioners have been searching for substitutes.

Elderberry (Sambuccus nigra):
Elderberry has become the poster herb for viral infections. Elderberry is commonly taken for upper respiratory infections including colds, influenza and sinusitis and has been reported to have antiviral activity against herpes simplex. There is evidence that elderberry inhibits viral replication, decreases inflammation and modulates the immune system.

Garlic (Allium sativum):
Garlic has long been heralded as the herb for infections. It too was used during the 1600s against the plague in Europe. It would be safe to say that nearly every herbal text in the Western world includes references to garlic’s antimicrobial properties and science has been validating garlic’s effects against infections.

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris):
Thyme has traditionally been used for many types of bacterial infections and modern research supports thyme’s strong antimicrobial properties. The phenolic compound thymol reduces bacterial resistance to some antibiotics such as penicillin.

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Antimicrobial herbs offer a powerful defence against pathogenic bacteria without being ‘against life’. Herbs can go beyo...
19/08/2025

Antimicrobial herbs offer a powerful defence against pathogenic bacteria without being ‘against life’. Herbs can go beyond simply killing a pathogen and also support the ecosystem of the body. They can restore integrity to the mucous membranes and support healthy gut flora. They are valuable remedies for the common cold, influenza and managing mild to moderate infections. It is also helpful to combine herbal antimicrobials with immunostimulants such as echinacea.

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Antimicrobial resistance is a serious and growing threat to human health. While pharmaceutical antibiotics have been eff...
14/08/2025

Antimicrobial resistance is a serious and growing threat to human health. While pharmaceutical antibiotics have been effective in the treatment of certain infectious diseases they are no longer seen as a risk free panacea. Antibiotics have been found to have serious side effects such as allergic reactions, colitis and yeast overgrowth. Decades of rampant overuse has created resistant strains and drug resistant pathogens are on the rise leading to severe consequences. Because plants have been changing and evolving with bacteria for millennia they have a very complex system that may make it harder for pathogens to adapt to them. Clinical research has shown that certain herbs can act synergistically with antibiotics to speed recovery from infection. Mainstream medicine is increasingly receptive to the use of plant antimicrobials as conventional antibiotics become ineffective and as new, particularly viral, diseases remain intractable to this type of drug. Herbal medicines may not replace antibiotics (they are not as potent and do not work as quickly) but many of their properties make them a much better choice in the initial stages of infection.

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Marisa is a qualified and dedicated naturopath, herbalist, homeopath and nutritionist. With over 20 years of experience Marisa is committed to helping you gain optimum wellness and vitality!

www.naturopathicwellness.com.au. marisa@naturopathicwellness.com.au