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If You Have Had COVID-19, Take Care Of Your Blood Vessels
If you have had COVID-19, take care of your blood vessels A COVID 19 infection can increase your risk of heart and blood clot problems during the year after recovery, even if you did not have to be hospitalised. It is not certain why this occurs but it is thought it may be due to a hyperactivated immune system which is out of control. So, during the year after a COVID 19 infection you want to take extra care of your immune and cardiovascular health. Increased risk Conditions [...]
Fig Salad With Blueberries And Walnuts
Fig salad with blueberries and walnuts This fresh fig salad with blueberries, walnuts and goat’s cheese is a special summertime treat! Serves: 4 Ingredients: 7 Serving size: 173 g Total calories: 416 Protein: 9.6 g Fat: 35.46 g Carbohydrates: 19.64 g Fibre: 4.2 g Ingredients 1 bunch rocket leaves 4 tbsp cold pressed virgin olive oil 4 fresh figs, cut in quarters 125 g fresh blueberries 100 g goat cheese 100 g walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar Method Toss all ingredients in a bowl. Just [...]
5 Liver-Protective Foods You Should Be Eating
5 liver-protective foods you should be eating By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) On a daily basis we are exposed to an immense number of toxins in the form of plastics, heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides, alcohol, chemicals in beauty and cleaning products, car fumes, cigarette smoke and so on. The liver works tirelessly to break down and remove these toxins and, in the process, may become inflamed or damaged. It is beneficial to regularly eat foods that will benefit and protect the liver. 1. Oranges This [...]
The Food You Eat Could Be Making Your Body Inflamed
The food you eat could be making your body inflamed By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Inflammation is at the root of nearly every chronic health condition. Reducing inflammation can help to alleviate many varied symptoms. Prescription anti-inflammatory drugs are some of the most widely used medications. Unfortunately, they can have harmful side effects if used too often. Wheat and other grains can increase inflammation in your body by adversely affecting your digestive tract. Research published in the journal Nutrients concluded with the following statement: “In the present review, we describe how the daily consumption of wheat products and other related [...]
5 Health Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting
5 health benefits of intermittent fasting By naturopath Margaret Jasinska There is a lot of talk about intermittent fasting at the moment and many people are aware of some health benefits. Several of our patients have tried it and are happy with the positive effects it has had on their health. Intermittent fasting just means cycling between periods of eating and fasting. There are a few different styles. What they have in common is there is a greater number of hours in the day when you’re not eating. That’s a good thing because humans were never designed to [...]
Alkalising Gut-Loving Frappe
Alkalising gut-loving frappe If you're craving a refreshing beverage on a sunny day that will do your body a world of good, this alkalising gut-loving frappe is exactly what you need. Kombucha is a fermented tea that is naturally high in probiotics (good bugs) which we need for healthy gut and immune function. Spinach and kale are rich in antioxidants that reduce inflammation and acidity in the body. Ultimate Gut Health powder contains healing amino acids, prebiotic fibre and a probiotic yeast strain that soothe and heal the gut lining. Serves: 1 Ingredients: [...]
Try These Remedies For Smooth, Healthy Skin
Try these remedies for smooth, healthy skin By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Do you have dry, itchy, scaly or flaking skin? Do you break out in irritating rashes or have weeping sores? Perhaps you suffer from breakouts? Skin problems can be annoying and uncomfortable, can make you self-conscious and interfere with your daily life. Many people try creams or pharmaceuticals to alleviate their skin problems but achieve little relief. Your skin is a reflection of what’s going on inside your body. It is important to address the root cause of the problem and to nourish your body [...]
Why Am I So Tired?
Why am I so tired? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Feeling tired all the time is a sad reality for a large number of people. Long term fatigue is one of the most common reasons people book in to see a naturopath. The problem is, fatigue is a symptom of so many different health problems. So getting to the bottom of the cause of fatigue can be very difficult. Autoimmune disease and chronic infections typically cause long standing fatigue that takes a long time to resolve. Luckily some causes of fatigue are easily fixed; nutrient deficiencies and gut problems [...]
COVID 19 And Your Gut Health
COVID 19 and your gut health When the COVID 19 pandemic first hit the world it was thought to exert its main damage on the respiratory tract but new studies at The Centre for Gut Microbiota Research at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have shown that it can adversely affect the gut in many ways. COVID 19 can cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea and blood clots in blood vessels supplying the intestines. The fact that many people with COVID 19 shed the viral genetic material (RNA) in their faeces tells us the virus is in the gut. The [...]
Dairy-Free Choc Banana Fudge
Dairy-free choc banana fudge Banana lovers, this one's for you. This dairy-free choc banana fudge is an easy recipe that comes together quickly. Makes: 12 servings Ingredients: 4 Serving size: 1 cube Total calories: 85 Protein: 1.35 g Fat: 7.89 g Carbohydrates: 4.34 g Fibre: 0.8 g Ingredients 4 tbsp macadamia nut butter 4 tbsp coconut oil 4 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder 1 very ripe banana Method Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Scrape the fudge into a lined baking tray and [...]
