​We hear a lot about calorie consumption in the fitness/health industries but what is it all really about?

​Here are some of my top tips to keep your immune system strong or help fight off any of those unwanted bugs for the whole family.

​Do you find yourself craving a sweet treat after every meal, or at specific times of the day? Sugar cravings are extremely common and usually be explained by simple factors.  However, some sugar cravings are a result of an underlying nutrient deficiency.

​Do you like to snack, but find yourself reaching for anything you can get your hands on?  Well there is nothing wrong with snacking between main meals. It can actually assist with weight management/loss, avoid binge eating and minimise cravings. 

Here at the Friendlies Chemist we are fortunate to have our very own Naturopath, Sarah!
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Sarah has a Bachelor of Naturopathy and a Bachelor of Clinical Science; she has been a practicing Naturopath for 6 years and with The Friendlies Chemist for over 2 years. Sarah’s qualifications ensure that she provides the most effective and specific Natural treatment to her patients. Sarah offers private consults which will include lifestyle advice, dietary suggestions and clinically effective natural medicine supplementation. 

​Naturopaths treat the patient holistically, therefore treating the person as a whole rather than just their symptoms. Naturopaths can treat a wide variety of issues and quite often approach them differently to how an orthodox doctor would. Using natural remedies, a Naturopath can treat gut issues, decreased immune function, mental health, fatigue, pain, insomnia and wellbeing. 

​Here at Friendlies Chemist we have a fully qualified Naturopath in store, Sarah; she is here five days a week. Sarah has two university degrees, which means she can offer you professional, highly relevant, scientific based advice. A Naturopath treats the body as a whole and offers a holistic approach to health. Naturopaths use a range of medicinal options such as, herbal, nutritional, lifestyle, diet advice and homeopathy. 

​Unfortunately suffering from bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and poor digestion is a common occurrence for a lot of people. It can be quite debilitating and embarrassing for some, therefore most do not want to talk about it to get treatment.