KFibre | A Clinical Review

2022-04-29T23:58:49+00:00

At Vive we are quickly becoming impressed by the results achieved with Kfibre. In this blog we will discuss how this Australian grown and made source of dietary fiber is producing such incredible results with a number of common health concerns including constipation, bloating, acid reflux, weight management and blood sugar control. This prebiotic fibre [...]

KFibre | A Clinical Review2022-04-29T23:58:49+00:00

Salicylates– What are they all about?

2022-04-30T00:01:37+00:00

Salicylate intolerance has been known for around 100 years, but this is still something that is not commonly thought of in the first instance for many conditions. Salicylates are a group of chemicals derived from salicylic acid which can occur naturally in plant foods and are also chemically made such as medications - the most [...]

Salicylates– What are they all about?2022-04-30T00:01:37+00:00

How We Change During Hypnosis by Katina Gleeson

2022-04-30T00:02:34+00:00

Hypnosis, Change & Cars I want to clarify two things.  I don’t believe cars can be hypnotised and nor do I believe that cars can hypnotise.  Though a common trance phenomenon is highway hypnosis, that experience of a driver realizing they don’t have a conscious memory of driving for the preceding period or distance. I [...]

How We Change During Hypnosis by Katina Gleeson2022-04-30T00:02:34+00:00

Digestive Enzymes….Why Do We Need Them?

2022-05-27T01:28:32+00:00

What are digestive enzymes? As part of our digestive process our stomach cells and pancreatic cells produce enzymes which break down food particles. There are certain digestive enzymes specific to different food groups ie there are different enzymes to specifically break down fats, carbohydrates, proteins etc. Digestive enzymes in supplement form are these different enzymes [...]

Digestive Enzymes….Why Do We Need Them?2022-05-27T01:28:32+00:00

What is the Difference Between 'Practitioner Only' & 'Over-the-Counter' Supplements?

2021-02-03T23:40:38+00:00

A common question we get asked at Vive is what the differences between ‘Over-the-Counter’ (OTC)  and ‘Practitioner Only’ (PO) products are. There are some important differences with regards to quality & efficacy between them that are important to discuss. As practitioners, we care deeply about efficacy, safety & prescribing reliable, quality formulas that have evidence to back [...]

What is the Difference Between 'Practitioner Only' & 'Over-the-Counter' Supplements?2021-02-03T23:40:38+00:00

Premenstrual Syndrome | A Naturopathic Approach to Relieving Symptoms

2021-02-01T03:48:07+00:00

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is one of the most common menstrual-related concerns experienced by women. So common in fact that it’s seen as just a part of “being a woman”, a normal monthly experience we all just need to accept & go through. In reality, this couldn’t be more incorrect. Whilst experts are still not entirely [...]

Premenstrual Syndrome | A Naturopathic Approach to Relieving Symptoms2021-02-01T03:48:07+00:00

How To Support Your Body Post Festive Season

2021-01-01T23:29:40+00:00

Megan Crockart | Balancing Nutrition I’ve had clients uncertain as to whether they should do a detox or not, especially around this time of year.  Some clients want to lose some weight and don’t know where to start first.  In most cases I feel a detox is a great way to start weight loss. A detox [...]

How To Support Your Body Post Festive Season2021-01-01T23:29:40+00:00

Heat in Pregnancy | How To Find Your Ankles Again This Summer

2020-12-21T04:03:41+00:00

Merakai Therapies As we come into the hottest months of the year, we find so many of our pregnant mums lose their ankles. Let’s talk all things ankles or cankles!! This is the fluid between cells and surrounding tissue.  You need extra support during pregnancy, and your body not only increases the blood volume approximate [...]

Heat in Pregnancy | How To Find Your Ankles Again This Summer2020-12-21T04:03:41+00:00

Caesarean Scar Work with Merakai Therapies

2020-11-30T06:07:51+00:00

Merakai Therapies Whether you have a planned caesarean or an emergency caesarean it may be a daunting experience to prepare for, and recover from. Bringing your baby into our world safely is always the highest priority for you and your medical staff. Let’s go over some of the things to consider in preparing for a [...]

Caesarean Scar Work with Merakai Therapies2020-11-30T06:07:51+00:00

Digestive Disturbances Troubling You?

2020-10-29T08:21:46+00:00

It is rare these days that I come across people who are not experiencing some sort of digestive disturbance such as bloating, flatulence, burping, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS etc on a regular, if not daily basis. It is great to get symptomatic relief and many natural supplements can help achieve that short-term relief from feeling uncomfortable.  [...]

Digestive Disturbances Troubling You?2020-10-29T08:21:46+00:00
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