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Notes from the clinic

Practical, evidence-informed articles on the things Amina is asked about most, from stealth infections and gut health to nutrigenomics and herbal medicine.

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Health

Arboviruses from Mosquitoes: 8 Vector-Borne Viruses in Australia

A naturopath's guide to 8 mosquito-borne arboviruses in Australia, from Ross River and Dengue to rarer viruses, and how immune support may help recovery.

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Wellbeing

De-Stress Your Home with Feng Shui

How simple feng shui adjustments to clutter, the bedroom, furniture and texture can help create a calmer, lower-stress home, from naturopath Amina Eastham-Hillier.

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Nutrigenomics

Do You Have the Caffeine Genes? Understanding CYP1A2 and Coffee

Why some people feel anxious after coffee while others don't. A naturopath's look at the CYP1A2 gene, caffeine metabolism and what it may mean for your health.

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Nutrition

How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally: Foods and Herbs That Support Healthy Levels

A naturopath's guide to foods, fats and herbs that support healthy cholesterol levels naturally, from Amina Eastham-Hillier, naturopath and medical herbalist.

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Herbal medicine

Immune Support Herbs: Traditional Botanicals for Immune Resilience

A naturopath's guide to immune support herbs, including echinacea, astragalus, withania and Siberian ginseng, and their traditional use for immune resilience.

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Nutrition

Jaboticaba Berry: A Brazilian Fruit Rich in Antioxidant Compounds

Discover the jaboticaba berry, a Brazilian fruit whose antioxidant-rich peel is studied for its phenolic compounds, with notes from naturopath Amina Eastham-Hillier.

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Herbal medicine

Natural Anti-Viral Support: Herbs & Nutrients for Immune Resilience

How herbal medicine and nutrition can support the immune system through viral and post-viral illness, from Amina Eastham-Hillier, naturopath and medical herbalist.

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Nutrition

Pawpaw and Papaya: A Nutrient-Rich Fruit for Gut Health

Why naturopath Amina Eastham-Hillier loves fresh pawpaw and papaya, from its papain digestive enzyme to its vitamin C, fibre and antioxidant content for gut health.

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Nutrition

The Versatility of Pumpkin: Nutrition, Traditional Uses and Recipes

Pumpkin nutrition, the traditional uses of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and easy whole-food recipes for soup, dip, muffins and frittata, from naturopath Amina Eastham-Hillier.

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Herbal medicine

Wildcrafting Herbs: A Field Guide to 23 Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants

Amina Eastham-Hillier shares wildcrafting notes on 23 wild edible and medicinal plants found on a herbal walk, with their traditional uses and identification tips.

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