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6 Tips For A Healthier Easter Break
6 tips for a healthier Easter break By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) We often hear “my diet was going good until…” and in this case, Easter! Easter is a wonderful time to get together with your loved ones and to enjoy food that you might not usually have in your regular diet. However, you need to be careful not to completely blow out and undo the hard work you’ve put in. Consider these tips: 1. Portion control Portion control - I’m sure you guessed this one! [...]
Is Hyperinsulinaemia Your Hormone Imbalance?
Is hyperinsulinaemia your hormone imbalance? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Hormonal conditions are very common among our female patients. Heavy menstrual bleeding, acne, polycystic ovarian syndrome, PMS and fibroids are some typical examples. Insufficient progesterone production is a contributing factor and many of our female patients are aware of this. Oestrogen dominance with relative progesterone deficiency plays a role in most hormonal conditions in women. Oestrogen has a growth-promoting effect and can encourage conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis and excessive menstrual bleeding. It's important to realise that insulin is also a growth-promoting hormone and excessively high levels of this [...]
Asparagus Brown Rice Salad
Asparagus brown rice salad This asparagus brown rice salad is easy to make, can be prepared in advance and is tasty! Simply serve it with some grilled chicken, tempeh, beef or salmon and you have yourself a nourishing meal that will keep you full for hours. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 11 Serving size: 200 g Total calories: 272 Protein: 6.2 g Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 32 g Fibre: 5 g Ingredients 2 cups cooked brown rice ½ cup snow peas, halved 5 spears asparagus, chopped in thirds and sautéed 1 [...]
Cleanse Your Body With These Top Tips
Cleanse your body with these top tips By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Our bodies have organs and systems set in place to continuously cleanse our bodies of toxins and harmful chemicals. Whilst these systems are very effective, they can become overwhelmed and clogged up, causing them to work less efficiently. Your liver has the important job of filtering your blood of toxins, heavy metals and chemicals from cleaning and beauty products, food, beverages, medication and environmental pollution. It can have trouble keeping up with the massive work load, causing toxic build up in your body. These toxins [...]
The Frightening Link Between Diabetes And Liver Disease
The frightening link between diabetes and liver disease By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that type 2 diabetics are 50% more likely to develop liver disease? Particularly fatty liver disease. Fatty liver disease is incredibly common in overweight people; nearly everyone with excess weight on their abdomen has some degree of fatty liver. Type 2 diabetics are prone to carrying excess weight on their abdomen, but even slim diabetics often have a fatty liver. This is because they are insulin resistant and their liver manufactures excess fat. It is well known that diabetes increases the risk of [...]
How To Read Your Liver Blood Tests
How to read your liver blood tests By naturopath Margaret Jasinska The last time you had a blood test, you probably had a liver function test. This is typically done on a standard blood test, as part of a general check up. We recommend you have a liver function test once a year if you are in good health. People with specific medical conditions, and people taking certain prescription medications may need to have one more frequently. A liver function test can give you a good indicator of your liver health, and also your general health. Many people [...]
Keto Hazelnut And Coconut Fudge
Keto hazelnut and coconut fudge This keto hazelnut and coconut fudge is a delicious alternative to traditional fudge which is packed full of sugar! If you're following a low-carb diet and have a craving for fudge, this recipe will satisfy your cravings. Hazelnuts are a fantastic source of vitamin E and studies have shown that they can help to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation. You can use any type of nut butter in this recipe if you don't have hazelnuts on hand. Serves: 16 Ingredients: 3 Serving size: 1 piece of fudge [...]
Do We Need To Worry About Brushing Baby Teeth?
Do we need to worry about brushing baby teeth? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) It is a common misconception that baby teeth don’t need to be looked after. This belief stems from the fact that these teeth will eventually fall out and new ones will grow- kind of like a second chance. For this reason, some parents are slack with brushing their infant’s teeth. Regardless of the fact that the teeth will fall out, it is very important to take good care of them and brush twice daily. There are many reasons why you should take care [...]
Is Your Gut Making You Sad?
Is your gut making you sad? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) In today’s modern world, life can be pretty complicated, overwhelming and exhausting. It is not uncommon to feel sad or anxious every now and then. If you are regularly feeling down in the dumps and you can’t see an obvious reason for it, then you need to address what’s going on. Did you know that the health of your gut can greatly affect your overall mood? The gut is often overlooked as a key contributor to your mood but it is actually very important. You would [...]
Could Lectins Be Harming Your Gut?
Could lectins be harming your gut? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Lectins are a type of protein found in almost all foods. They are especially abundant in grains and legumes. Research suggests in some people lectins can increase intestinal permeability, causing a leaky gut. In this way they can initiate or aggravate autoimmune disease. Lectins are a way plants protect themselves from attack by pests or predators. They are a plant’s natural defence molecules. In nature, every living thing is just trying to survive. Because plants can’t run away from a predator, they increase their chances of survival by [...]
