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Unleashing Aloe Vera: The Radiant Icon of Skincare and Wellness
Step into the magical world of Aloe Vera, the synergistic goddess of ingredients in skincare!...
Unlocking the Power of Glucuronidation: A Pathway to Detoxification and Healing (Navigating Gilbert’s Syndrome)
There are six main pathways for Phase 2 Detoxification, one of which is glucuronidation. This...
The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Acid/Alkaline Balance while Lowering Histamines
It may seem overwhelming initially when faced with a diet and lifestyle change, especially when...
“Apricots: A Potential Ally for Managing Histamine Intolerance”
Is Apricot High in Histamine?If you suffer from histamine intolerance, you have probably spent...
Embracing Healing Crises: A Natural Approach to Wellness
Have you ever woken up feeling under the weather or noticed sudden changes in your body like a...
Charmaine D’s A-Z Of Herbs Used In Her Clinic
Albizia lebbeck Looking for natural support for allergies, skin conditions, and hay fever? Look...
Nurturing Fertility: The involvement in Insulin resistance once again
Charmaine D’s approach to PCOS and Hormonal Balance Are you navigating the challenges of PCOS...
Elevate Your Wellness Journey with Charmaine D’s Holistic Approach
Welcome to a holistic approach to health and well-being that embraces all stages of your life,...
Transfollicular Penetration
"Unlocking the Secrets of Plant Stem Cell Skincare: The Cell Defence Revolution" Plant stem...
Demystifying Detox: Naturopath’s Guide to Safe and Effective Cleansing
As the New Year approaches and detox programs gain popularity, it is crucial to approach this...
Navigating the Path to Wellness: A Naturopathic Perspective on Detoxification
✅ NOURISH... ❌ DON'T DETOX! In a world saturated with detox fads, it is crucial to appreciate and...
Cell Defence Skincare and Tapping
Naturopath and skin expert, Charmaine D, has formulated a skincare line called Cell Defence. Cell...
Before and after lymphatic drainage and how it changed my life.
CLIENT STORY: Here you can see two photos of me, taken a year or so apart. The first photo was...
Snowberry Bliss Bites
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh blackberries, chopped 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened) 1/2 cup...
Festive Herb-Infused Turkey with a Golden Glaze
This turkey recipe not only incorporates the festive colours of green and red but also caters to...
Berry Christmas Elegance
This delightful dessert requires no baking and can be effortlessly prepared and refrigerated the...
Balancing Act: How to Celebrate without Triggering Histamine Reactions.
For many of us, living with a histamine intolerance means birthdays, dinners out at restaurants,...
Conquering Hay Fever Naturally: A Naturopathic Approach to Seasonal Allergies
Discover How Charmaine D's Expertise Can Relieve Your Hay Fever Symptoms The change of the season...
The Art of Mindful Living: Finding Balance in a Hectic World
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the rush of daily life. From work...
Living with Histamine Intolerance: a guide to help beginners
Guest blog written by current client, Georgia For the first 28 years of my life, I had only ever...
Supporting your liver and kidneys during Dry July: A holistic approach
Dry July is not just about abstaining from alcohol: it’s a time to focus on nourishing and...
Sepal’s Farmhouse Chamomile Honey Glazed Salmon with Herbed Quinoa
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets 2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons...
Discover the Healing Power of Chamomile: A Naturopath’s Guide to Holistic Wellbeing
As a naturopath, I'm thrilled to introduce you to the remarkable benefits of chamomile, a...
Sepal’s Farmhouse Nourishing Moringa Comfort Dahl
Makes approximately 4 serves Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 large brown onion, finely...
Embrace Indian Moringa: Elevate Your Daily Routine with Nature’s Nourishment
As your dedicated naturopath, I'm constantly exploring nature's wonders to enhance your health and...
Nutrient-Rich Moringa Salad
Ingredients: Mixed salad greens of your choice Cherry tomatoes, halved Cucumber, sliced Red onion,...
Rejuvenating Herbal Moringa Tea
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Indian Moringa leaves or powder 1 cup hot water Instructions: Place the...
Supercharged Moringa Smoothie:
Ingredients: Serves 1. 1 ripe banana 1 cup spinach 1 teaspoon Indian Moringa powder 1 tablespoon...
Unveiling the Beauty and Wellness Secrets of Indian Moringa
Discover the extraordinary powers of Indian Moringa, an ancient superfood celebrated for its...
Mast Cells and TEWL: Exploring the Relationship Between Skin Inflammation and Transepidermal Water Loss
TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss) refers to the process of water evaporation from the skin surface,...
The Role of Triglycerides in Skin Health: Understanding their Impact and the Benefits of Sea Buckthorn
Regarding the role of triglycerides coating the cell, they play an important role in various skin...
Understanding the Role of the Skin Barrier and How to Maintain Skin Hydration
Drinking water is important because it helps make our proteins and enzymes more efficient. The...
Transepidermal Water Loss: Understanding Skin Health and Barrier Function”
The skin has a natural barrier function that helps to retain moisture and protect against external...
Enhancing Immunity and Skin Protection: Exploring Contrast Showers vs. Ice Baths
Charmaine D’s main focus is always Natural Skin Hygiene, and as a naturopath works with the skin...
Drink this! Take this! Build your immunity! Could age-old wives tales of chicken soup as medicine be legitimate to build your Immunity?
Naturopath Charmaine D has developed two things that will really assist you, your health and your...
Sepal’s Farmhouse Immune-Boosting Chicken Soup (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients: 750 grams chicken breast organic 1⁄4 teaspoon salt and white pepper to taste 2 brown...
Immune booster – The amazing Natural no chemical formulation Be-spoke Fire Cider (Oxymel) – EASY AS with Herbal extracts added to the original recipe. Instant Fire Cider
Fire Cider (oxymel) is a natural, no chemical formulation made with added herbal extracts to...
Sepal’s Farmhouse Fragrant Saffron Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients: Makes approximately 4 serves. 1 teaspoon organic extra virgin coconut oil ½ teaspoon...
Sepal’s Farmhouse Kale Smoothie
Ingredients: ½ cup unsweetened almond coconut milk 1 cup fresh kale leaves, finely chopped and...
Sepal’s Farmhouse Kale Soup
Makes approx. 12 serves Cooking time: 1 - 1.5 hrs approx. Ingredients Version 1 (quick recipe): 1...
A few leaves of kale a day may keep the eye doctor away: How to nourish your eyes internally and externally
Kale is a particularly nutritious and supportive food for eye health. Including it in your daily...
How to treat Dry Eyes & Dry Eye Skin
The first signs of facial ageing tend to appear around the eyes due to the fragile nature of eye...
Like a light bulb, insulin resistance can easily be switched on and off
Understanding insulin resistance, why and how it happened and then moving forward towards...
Exercise – Is it the only answer to Insulin Resistance?
“If exercise could be packed in a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and...
Reviewing skin as a mitochondriac – answers for ageing
Dilly Bag skin? Do you know anything about glycation? Glycation can be likened to the action of...
How to treat acne, rosacea and histamine sensitive skin conditions
Acne: Sebum is an oily secretion of the sebaceous glands. When excess sebum is generated by the...
Acid/Alkaline Balance
The acid/alkaline balance, what is it? To understand the balance of acid and alkaline, we first...
Intermittent Fasting – and Insulin Resistance
Is Intermittent Fasting for You? And if so Why YOU? It can assist in regaining your oxygen for...
The Complexity of Rectovaginal Fistulas and How Silk Pillowcases Can Help
As mentioned in previous blogs, one’s oxygen for life, the zest for life, the pep in your step, is...
Is Vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract more beneficial than resveratrol itself?
And how can the skin and body benefit from this amazing extract? Vitis vinifera (grape) seed...
Do you have your oxygen for life working for you – is your pep in your step still there?
Have you lost your oxygen for life? Your zest for life? The pep in your step? And if so, how? Do...
Decreasing harm from viral & bacterial infections
Synergistically driven, Whole Body Immune Booster Program, now available with Charmaine D. True...
A Simple Way to Wash Your Non-Organic Fruit & Veg
We know buying organic fruits and vegetables is better for the environment and good for our...