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6 Common Causes of Excess Belly Fat
6 common causes of excess body fat 1. Portion sizes are too big Large portion sizes are one of the many contributors to overeating and unwanted weight gain. Simple tips to reduce this include using a smaller plate, not eating anything directly from its packaging, and eating slowly. Did you know that fast eaters are up to 115% more likely than slower eaters to be obese? Eating slowly has many benefits such as: helping you to eat less by increasing fullness hormones, decreasing calorie intake, improving digestion, enabling better nutrient absorption and reducing stress [...]
Eating at the wrong time of day can hurt your metabolism
Eating at the wrong time of day can hurt your metabolism By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that when you eat has a large bearing on the way your body uses calories? Many people who struggle with their weight are eating meals or snacks at a time of day that doesn’t align with circadian biology. A person’s body weight is determined by far more than just how many calories they eat and how much exercise they do. Eating late at night and eating too quickly can both raise the risk of gastrointestinal problems, obesity, and type 2 [...]
Triglycerides are a bigger heart risk than cholesterol
Triglycerides are a bigger heart risk than cholesterol By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Have you had a blood test recently? Do you know what your triglyceride reading is? You should, because high triglycerides are a risk factor for blood clots, heart attacks and strokes. People with insulin resistance typically have elevated triglycerides. If you have a fatty liver, the first clue is often elevated triglycerides. Fortunately there are safe and effective ways to lower triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of blood fat. When you have a blood test, your triglyceride reading will be displayed close to your cholesterol. Cholesterol [...]
Popular Anti-inflammatory drug Can Worsen Chronic Pain
Popular Anti-inflammatory drug Can Worsen Chronic Pain By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A study from McGill University in Canada found that taking ibuprofen (Advil, Nurofen) for acute pain conditions can increase the risk of developing long term, chronic pain. This is thought to be because the inflammation that occurs shortly after an injury has a protective effect long term, and that overly suppressing the inflammation with ibuprofen or similar anti-inflammatory drugs may interfere with the healing process. Ibuprofen is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID). These medications are among the most commonly used drugs in the world. Ibuprofen is extremely [...]
Become Successful
Become Successful By Dr Sandra Cabot Success means different things to different people – to some it is to find love, others to be rich, others to be famous, others to be powerful; however, one day most people realise that their health is the number one thing they need to be successful at and of course to stay alive. I know a lot of rich people who died relatively young. My mother used to say to me “the hardest thing is to stay alive” and she lived to the age of 94. My head naturopath Margaret Jasinska often [...]
Strategies to help low libido
Strategies to help low libido By Dr Sandra Cabot Low libido, or poor sex drive, is a common problem in both women and men. Loss of libido is about reduced sexual desire. The greatest destroyers of the libido include: When the level of the sex hormones of both the male and female variety are low, the sex drive will suffer. In women, this may occur for six to twelve months after childbirth and also gradually after the age of 45 to 50 years, as the menopause approaches. In men, although they do not go through the dramatic hormonal [...]
Strawberry Yoghurt Bark
Strawberry Yoghurt Bark If you’re looking for an easy, delicious, sweet treat that is healthy and the kids will love, then look no further than this strawberry vanilla yoghurt bark. The added Glutamine supports gut health and Children’s Immune Strength strengthens the immune system. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 7 Serving Size: 221g Total calories: 331 kcal Carbohydrates: 16g Fat: 22g Protein: 22g Ingredients 1.5 cups of fresh slices strawberries and/or blueberries 1/2 cup almond butter 2 cups Greek yoghurt 1 tbsp Children's Immune Strength powder 1 tbsp Glutamine powder 1/4 [...]
Healthy Lunch Box Ideas
Healthy Lunch Box Ideas By Carol Vella - B Food (Nutr) The start of a new school year often brings both excitement and chaos in most parent’s lives. The excitement kids feel about starting a new school year is wonderful! Planning healthy eating to optimise kids’ nutrition is usually not at the forefront of most parents’ minds but this is one of the most important things to consider, as without proper nutrition, kids don’t function at their best. Cognitively, socially and academically, parents can set their kids up for success by planning lunchboxes carefully and sticking to ingredients [...]
People with fatty liver have the wrong gut bugs
People with fatty liver have the wrong gut bugs By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that certain strains of harmful gut bugs can promote inflammation of the intestines and the liver? These bad gut bugs irritate the immune cells living in the intestines and liver. If the inflammation is allowed to progress for long enough, liver damage and fat accumulation within the liver can occur. Having the wrong gut bugs is usually the first step in developing a fatty liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rapidly escalating worldwide and currently affects approximately one third of the [...]
If You Have These Symptoms You Could Be Low In Vitamin C
If you have these symptoms you could be low in vitamin C By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) The greater majority know that vitamin C is important for the immune system and that severe vitamin C deficiency can cause scurvy. Most people these days consume enough vitamin C to not develop scurvy, but it doesn’t mean that your levels are ideal. Many do not consume enough fresh produce and unfortunately, most of the produce we do consume has been kept in storage or exposed to heat which destroys the vitamin C. Many people have poor gut health, with [...]