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Did you know that dental amalgam fillings may be tied to psychological disorders?
By Naturopath Margaret Jasinska Amalgam fillings have been controversial for a long time. Mercury vapours released from the fillings can lead to a number of health problems. Recent research carried out by a team of international scientists has provided new evidence that mercury exposure from dental amalgams can contribute to mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. This is not too surprising when you realise that mercury tends to mainly accumulate in the brain. People with one or more amalgam fillings are at risk of toxic levels of mercury exposure, but people working in the dental industry are exposed to [...]
Time to hit the track
How is training going? How about we mix it up a bit and do some track work? Track is a great indicator of your fitness as it gives you accurate times over an accurate distance. It is great for speed work and it is also fast as it is completely flat and a bit cushiony… You might get sore at first from the new surface but it usually comes more from the speed work. It is called doms or muscle damage. It is basically micro tear in your muscle that once healed, create strength and muscles build up but you [...]
Live in the moment – what are you waiting for?
Millions of people all over the world started this year doing the same thing they did last year and the year before that and the year before that . . . They made a promise to themselves that THIS was going to be the year they would finally lose that weight, give up smoking, get a better job etc. In other words, they made their annual New Year’s Resolution. Resolving to change the things we do which are harmful to ourselves or others is a positive and proactive step but it must be followed up with affirmative action. If [...]
It’s the little things that make all the difference
How is your training going? Make sure you get your massage in weekly, you wear compression in bed, eat clean, drink heaps of water and green tea, do plenty of stretch, remember to take your Magnesium Ultra Potent and enjoy some Epsom salt baths… The little % will make a big difference in the long term. Like running on soft surface will improve your recovery and reduce the impact on your muscles, bones, tendons and cartilages. My favourite runs are in the bush where the surface is soft and where you can just unplug and reconnect with the nature. No [...]
The critical importance of good sleep in managing type 2 diabetes
The critical importance of good sleep in managing type 2 diabetes By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that the amount of sleep you get, plus the quality of your sleep has a significant impact on your blood sugar level? Poor sleep is a very common cause of high blood sugar. You could be doing all the right things with your diet and exercise, yet not get the results you want because of poor sleep, if you are a diabetic. Inadequate sleep places you at higher risk of becoming overweight and of becoming a type 2 diabetic. If [...]
Lactose Intolerance
Milk and other dairy products contain a type of sugar called lactose. An enzyme called lactase is produced in the digestive tract, which digests lactose into its building blocks (glucose and galactose). People who cannot produce the enzyme lactase are said to have lactose intolerance. Some cultural groups are much more prone to lactose intolerance than others. The condition is very common among Asians, Africans, Australian aborigines and people in the Middle East. Lactose intolerance is rare among Caucasians. The enzyme lactase is produced on the lining of the digestive tract; therefore conditions that inflame the gut lining, such as [...]
Flush Fat and Lose More Weight!
Your body needs enough water every day to keep hydrated and cleanse itself of unwanted materials. Fat deposits, that form in the body, can be tough to break down and eliminate, proper nutrition and exercise help greatly with this. Fat is broken down when the body uses its fat deposits to produce energy the Triglycerides in the fat cells are removed, and broken down into fatty acids and glycerols, absorbed into muscle tissue and internal organs where they are broken down even further through various chemical processes. If the products leftover, from these chemical processes, are not used by the [...]
Time to refocus and refine
How is your training going? Did you survive the end of year over-indulgences? It can be hard to refocus after not doing much more than eating between Christmas and New Year. The weight will go away slowly and there are a few tricks you can do. Try and train on empty stomach for up to 90 minutes. Start with 30min and slowly increase. Of course, we all know that drinking water is a must but a good trick is to have a cup of black and green tea mixed together as soon as you wake up. No milk or sugar! [...]
Could you have a parasitic gut infection?
The word parasite means an organism that lives on and feeds off of another organism. Intestinal parasites are very common. You don’t need to have travelled to a third world country to have one. These infections are pretty easy to acquire, particularly if you don’t have enough good gut bugs to protect you against infections. Intestinal parasites can cause a great deal of inflammation to your gut lining. They can give you a very leaky gut, and the toxins these organisms produce can travel to your liver and make you feel really terrible. Which parasites cause gut infections? The following [...]
Synd-X Protein Powder Recipe Ideas
Berry Slimming Smoothie 4 tbsp canned coconut milk 2 tbsp Synd-X Slimming Protein Powder ½ cup water ½ cup ice 1 cup berries (fresh or frozen) Place in blender, blend until smooth. Passionfruit Slimming Smoothie ½ cup plain unsweetened yoghurt 2 tbsp Synd-X Slimming Protein Powder ½ mango, peeled and chopped Pulp from 3 passionfruit ½ cup ice Blend until smooth - serve immediately. Low Carb Ice Cream 440ml coconut cream 1 cup fresh dairy cream ½ cup Synd-X Slimming Protein Powder 1 cup cooked or sugar free canned fruit, drained and chopped or 1 cup fresh or frozen berries [...]
