The gut is often referred to as the “second brain” and is lined with 100 million nerve cells. Ninety per cent of the body’s chemical messengers responsible for modulating mood are produced in the belly!

Our busy, modern day lifestyle leaves many of us overstimulated, under constant pressure and stressed. We are working longer hours, not getting enough quality sleep and turning to coffee, poor diets and sugar to push through the exhaustion. Without any reprieve, this picture can increase our risk of many chronic diseases. To turn it around and avoid total exhaustion or burnout, we need to start looking at our adrenal glands!

There can still be a lot of uncertainty and confusion as to what a Naturopath actually does. Do we have cauldrons and mix potions while picking herbs? Do we all sip organic green juices and do yoga? Well not all of us… so, let me try to break it down for you.