by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | gut health and digestion
Are you feeling intense abdominal pain accompanied by changes in bowel habits? Do you experience constipation, diarrhoea or alternate between both? If so, you might be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | general health
People that know me well know that good food is essential to me. I even chose my daughters’ school based on the food they offered. It is the same with my patients. My patients know that I am very interested in what they are eating. I have a food first approach...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | general health
Getting a restful night of deep sleep is essential for our overall health and can make all the difference in our energy levels. So it’s no wonder many people struggle with the effects of persistent poor sleep. Whether the reason is an ongoing medical condition,...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | herbal medicine
You might wonder, now that we have modern conventional medicine, do we still need the alternative treatment option of herbal medicine? And the answer would be most definitely YES. In this post I will outline why I believe alternative medicine still has a lot to offer...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | pain and pain management
Did you know that inflammation is an underlying factor in all diseases? It is. From allergies to heart disease and the autoimmune diseases rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation has a role. But inflammation is also an important part of the...