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Keto-friendly Chia And Flax Crackers
Keto-friendly chia and flax crackers These keto-friendly chia and flax crackers can be eaten by themselves, to accompany your favourite dip or even as a base for healthy low-carb nachos. Chia and flaxseeds are rich in fibre and support healthy gut function and may help to absorb toxins from the gut. Serves: 10 Ingredients: 10 Serving size: 42 g (4 crackers) Total calories: 80 Protein: 2.37 g Fat: 6.7 g Carbohydrates: 3.21 g Ingredients ¼ cup ground flaxseed ¼ cup ground chia seed ¼ cup almond flour 1 cup [...]
Are Your Symptoms Caused By Your Gallbladder?
Are your symptoms caused by your gallbladder? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Digestive symptoms are extremely common. Bloating, gas, nausea and abdominal discomfort affect a lot of people. How do you know if your symptoms are due to IBS, a liver condition or your gallbladder? It’s important to always see your doctor for a diagnosis, but this article may give you some clues, and tips for resolving your symptoms. Sometimes symptoms of a sluggish liver and/or sluggish bile flow can be interpreted incorrectly as gallbladder disease and the solution is actually to improve liver function. There may be excessive [...]
Keto-Friendly Devilled Eggs
Keto-friendly devilled eggs These keto-friendly devilled eggs serve as a great snack, are a great addition to a dinner party and can be served with a side of salad. Eggs are rich in protein for muscle growth, choline for brain and nerve function and sulphur for healthy liver detoxification. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 9 Serving size: 2 eggs (4 halves) Total calories: 258 Carbohydrates: 3.05g Fat: 21.22g Protein: 13.21g Ingredients 8 hard-boiled eggs ¼ cup organic mayonnaise (homemade is best) 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill ½ [...]
I’m So Scared I’ll Keep Losing Hair
I’m so scared I’ll keep losing hair Dear Marilyn I am noticing increasing amounts of hair in the bottom of my shower and this is worrying me a lot. I can see more of my scalp in the front and sides of my head. It’s getting really hard to try and hide with my hairstyle and I’m so scared I’ll keep losing hair that I can’t sleep because I’m stressing about it. Hi Daniella Yes, it is confronting to see increasing hair shedding in the bathroom or on [...]
Ways To Manage PCOS
Ways to manage PCOS By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder that affects women during their reproductive years. As the name suggests, women with PCOS have cysts on their ovaries. In a normal ovary, a single egg develops and is released from the ovary each month. In women with PCOS, normal ovulation is inhibited, and the eggs become trapped in the ovaries. This results in small fluid filled sacs (cysts) in the ovaries. Possible symptoms and signs [...]
Heartburn Drugs Raise The Risk Of Diabetes
Heartburn drugs raise the risk of diabetes By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Proton pump inhibitors are a category of medications that block the production of stomach acid. They are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs, given for heartburn and reflux. New research shows they significantly raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. This is a problem because type 2 diabetes is already such a massive worldwide problem. Chinese researchers looked at data from studies of more than 200,000 United States healthcare professionals and found that regular use of proton pump inhibitors was associated with a 24 percent higher risk [...]
Coleslaw Supreme
Coleslaw supreme This coleslaw supreme recipe is a nice twist on traditional coleslaw. Store bough coleslaw contains added sweeteners and preservatives. This one uses fresh, wholefood ingredients and is loaded with antioxidants that keep our cells healthy. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 13 Serving size: 230 g Total calories: 86 Protein: 3.5 g Fat: 1.5 g Carbohydrates: 16.2 g Fibre: 3.5 g Ingredients 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded (Savoy or Chinese) 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 cup carrot, grated or fine julienne strips 1 [...]
What To Do If You’ve Had Your Thyroid Removed
What to do if you’ve had your thyroid removed By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Surgical removal of the thyroid gland is referred to as thyroidectomy. It is a fairly common operation and I see many such patients at our clinic. Sometimes the patient comes for help with their thyroid hormones, and other times they are there for a completely unrelated health matter. In some instances the entire thyroid gland is removed, while in other cases only part is removed. The thyroid gland may be removed due to thyroid cancer, enlargement (a goitre) or an over active thyroid gland caused [...]
Having Too Many Bad Hair Days?
Having too many bad hair days? By trichologist and hairdresser Marilyn Searle Many people do not know how a trichologist can help them because they do not really understand what a trichologist is. Trichology is a professional discipline to address all hair problems and requires years of study and experience. Consulting with a trichologist earlier rather than later, can save you time and worry. A good trichologist is a hair detective and will often see problems that you never thought of. I always give my client a thorough scalp check up to exclude inflammation, allergies, toxicity, scalp infections [...]
Banana Bread With Mango Chunks
Banana bread with mango chunks If you are a lover of banana bread then you will absolutely adore this recipe for banana bread with mango chunks. This recipe is nut free, dairy free and vegan with the option of making it gluten free. Serves: 8 Ingredients: 10 Serving size: 125 g Total calories: 251 Protein: 2.7 g Fat: 10.3 g Carbohydrates: 40.2 g Fibre: 3.2 g Ingredients 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas ¼ cup coconut oil ½ cup coconut sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup coconut [...]
