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Could Your Skin Problems Be Connected To Your Liver?
Could your skin problems be connected to your liver? By Nutrition Consultant Jessica Robinson If you are looking at improving the health of your skin, looking at the gut is a good starting place, but did you know the liver also plays an essential role in our complexion. Not only is a healthy liver essential for our energy levels, weight control, digestive health, mood, hormone levels, blood pressure levels and cholesterol levels, but it is also important for the maintenance of our skin. One of the liver’s vital roles is breaking down and eliminating toxins in the body [...]
9 Liver-Loving Superfoods
9 Liver-Loving Superfoods By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Taking a superfood powder can give you the extra boost you need to feel energised, enhance your athletic performance, improve your mood and detox your liver. It can be quite overwhelming when shopping for a good superfood powder, with labels full of words you’ve never heard of and quite frankly, unsure how they benefit you. Let’s give you the break down- nine ingredients to look out for in your superfood powder to give you the extra edge, and your liver the extra support. [...]
Mindfulness And Exercise
Mindfulness and exercise GET FIT & MEAN IT! with World Champion Kate Bramley Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present in the moment and aware of what we are doing. It is a thought process which can help with anxiety and stress and prevent that feeling of being “overwhelmed”. There are several different ways you can practice mindfulness - meditation, yoga, breathing exercises & progressive muscle relaxation. All of these require taking some “time out” of your day. I find the best time to do this is before going to bed to help me relax. Other times it [...]
Cauliflower Chowder
Cauliflower chowder It's time for another soup and this time it's a cauliflower chowder that is so quick, easy, light, healthy and also so tasty. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 14 Serving size: 598 g Total calories: 344 Protein: 12.54 g Fat: 21.49 g Carbohydrates: 30.73 g Fibre: 7.6 g Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, diced 4 cups gluten free chicken stock 1 cup coconut milk 1¼ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric ½ [...]
10 Tips For Relieving PMS And Cramps
10 tips for relieving PMS and cramps By Nutrition Consultant Jessah Robinson PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) is the term used to describe the symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, bloating, food cravings, skin issues, mood changes and cramps that many women can experience during the week or two before their period. PMS is not only difficult for the person experiencing these symptoms, but also can be unbearable for the family, partner or close friends of the individual. What causes PMS? While there are several risk factors such as family history, stress and increasing age to consider, it is the fluctuation [...]
Raw Juicing For Your Liver
Raw juicing for your liver By Nutrition Consultant Jessah Robinson While raw juicing has many health benefits for our liver, it can be beneficial for a number of ailments such as acne, candida, depression, diabetes, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, gallstones and headaches. The liver is the primary fat burning organ in our body, it also acts as the filter and cleanser of our bloodstream and regulates the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. If your liver is functioning optimally, toxins, precancerous cells and debris will be removed from the bloodstream, and you will have a stronger immune system and [...]
Benefits Of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT) High-intensity interval training (HIIT) describes any workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even complete rest. For example, a good starter workout is running as fast as you can for 1 minute and then walking for 2 minutes. Repeat that 3-minute interval five times for a 15-minute, fat-blasting workout. It sounds too simple to be effective, but science doesn't stretch the truth. Read on for eight proven benefits of HIIT. 1. It's efficient Super-efficient [...]
Are Your Portion Sizes Ruining Your Weight Loss Goals?
Are your portion sizes ruining your weight loss goals? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Are you struggling to lose weight? Do you feel as though you are eating all the right things but still not seeing results? When embarking on a weight loss journey, it is important to be fully equipped with all the knowledge you need to achieve your health goals. By this stage you are aware that eating copious amounts of ice cream, donuts, cream biscuits and cake will likely cause you to gain weight, and will not do your waist line any favours. You [...]
10 Tips For Lowering Cholesterol Naturally
10 tips for lowering cholesterol naturally By Jessah Shaw, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Cholesterol is needed for the serotonin receptors in the brain to function. Serotonin is our “happy hormone” and low levels have been linked with aggression, depression and suicide. Cholesterol is also a major component of our brain which is why low levels can cause a reduction in brain function. All our sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, thus low levels can cause hormone deficiencies and symptoms such as headaches, anxiety, depression, low libido, bloating and sleep disorders. The majority of people, however, have an issue [...]
10 Vital Principles For A Healthy Liver
10 vital principles for a healthy liver The liver is our largest internal organ and works tirelessly to filter our blood, regulate hormones, manufacture bile which is needed to breakdown fat, and to store essential vitamins, minerals and iron. It is the liver’s responsibility to facilitate proper nutrient absorption, to breakdown alcohol and medications and to eliminate toxins from the body. If the health of your liver is compromised, it may cause a sluggish metabolism, inadequate circulation, hormone imbalances, improper blood filtering and poor digestion. As the liver is involved in so many important functions, it is critical to [...]
