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Fatty Liver Increases Risk Of Stroke
Fatty liver increases risk of stroke By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A medical journal has recently reported that people with non-alcoholic fatty liver are at significantly increased risk of having a stroke. Canadian doctors have found that patients admitted to hospital with suspected stroke were three times more likely to have elevated liver enzymes caused by fatty liver. The doctors suggest that elevated liver enzymes and fatty liver disease be included to the list of known risk factors for stroke. The traditional stroke risk factors include high blood pressure, obesity, cigarette smoking, diabetes and high cholesterol. Now we can add [...]
Is Your Sluggish Liver Causing Your Seasonal Allergies?
Is your sluggish liver causing your seasonal allergies? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) For most people, the arrival of Spring brings excitement and joy as we get to spend more time outdoors, basking in the sun and smelling the roses. For someone who suffers with hay fever or seasonal allergies- this is their worst nightmare. Spring is when the flowers bloom and pollen is in the air at full force. This can cause a red runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, head cold and asthma flare ups in those that are sensitive to pollen. The majority [...]
Scalp Hair Loss In Women
Scalp hair loss in women By trichologist and hairdresser Marilyn Searle Scalp hair loss in women is an extremely common condition, and a very distressing problem. It is a frequent reason for patients to visit our clinic. There are several reasons women lose excess hair but I’m seeing insulin resistance as a common cause. Other causes of hair loss Lack of nutrients Inadequate levels of iron and B vitamins (particularly biotin) can increase hair loss. These are easy to check for in a [...]
Homemade Gherkins
Homemade gherkins Homemade gherkins not only taste better than the store-bought ones, they are healthier and don’t contain added preservatives. They’re a great source of probiotics which help to keep our gut microbiomes healthy. You can try this recipe with other vegetables such as carrots. Serves: 12 Ingredients: 7 Serving size: ½ big or 1 small cucumber Total calories: 25 Protein: 1 g Fat: 0.2 g Carbohydrates: 6 g Fibre: 0.8 g Ingredients 6 Lebanese cucumbers (or 12 mini cucumbers) 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced 3 bay leaves 2 [...]
How To Be Healthy When You’re Tight For Time
How to be healthy when you’re tight for time By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) When you think about going on a ‘health kick’ you might picture spending your whole weekend meal prepping, or making 3 fresh meals a day, spending hours reading labels and browsing health food aisles, doing hour-long workouts every other day, or having to eat boring, flavourless food that you don’t enjoy. The thought of being healthy may seem completely overwhelming and you convince yourself that it’s all too hard and you don’t have the time. You may even start on a health kick [...]
7 Anti-inflammatory Ingredients To Include In Your Bliss Ball Recipes
7 anti-inflammatory ingredients to include in your bliss ball recipes By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Homemade bliss balls are a great healthy snack that can be prepared in advance and eaten on the go. If you stick to a simple recipe of dates, protein powder, cacao and almonds you could be adding so much more to really obtain additional benefits. Inflammation can be necessary such as when you cut yourself to prevent against infection, but many people suffer from chronic, long-term inflammation which can lead to a wealth of health problems. Try adding some of these ingredients [...]
Eating Fewer Meals May Help Diabetes
Eating fewer meals may help diabetes By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Are you under the impression that it’s best to eat several small meals per day in order to control your blood sugar and achieve a healthy weight? We are often told it’s best to eat breakfast first thing in the morning and eat every three hours throughout the day to boost our metabolism. Doing the opposite may work much better for you. Researchers in Prague fed two groups of 27 people food that contained the same quantity of calories but was either spread over 2 meals or 6 [...]
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Chocolate zucchini cake This gluten-free chocolate zucchini cake will soon become a family favourite! Don’t be deterred by the addition of zucchini – the flavour is undetectable and adds a nice chewy texture to your cake. If you have trouble getting your children to eat green vegetables this is a sure way to get them in. Serves: 8 Ingredients: 12 Serving size: 100 g Total calories: 418 Protein: 6.9 g Fat: 27.9 g Carbohydrates: 39.6 g Fibre: 4.5 g Ingredients 2½ cups gluten free flour ¾ cup cacao powder [...]
Why Is My Brain So Foggy?
Why is my brain so foggy? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Do you often feel that you can’t think as clearly or quickly as you’d like? Are you easily distracted? Do you find it difficult to stay focused on a mental task? Do you find it hard to muster up motivation? These are all common experiences and are colloquially referred to as having a foggy head. It’s natural to feel mentally tired if you’ve been working long hours or haven’t had enough sleep, but it’s not normal to feel this way most of the time. Having a foggy head [...]
Case Study: Joint Pain And Anxiety
Case study: Joint pain and anxiety By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Sally is a lovely 51 year old lady who came to see me for help with joint pain. She had developed it in the last 4 months. It came on suddenly and the pain sometimes became intense. Her doctor recommended Panadol Osteo to be taken every day, but that didn’t sit well with Sally. When the joint pain initially started, a different doctor prescribed a steroid. This caused Sally to gain five kilos in three months. This is very common and the weight gain caused by steroids can [...]
