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Low-Carb Protein Cookies
Low-carb protein cookies If you’re a fan of biscuits but not all the refined sugars and additives that come with them, these low-carb protein cookies are perfect for you. Containing 10 g of protein per cookie and just over 1 g of carbs, these cookies are great for people with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, those wanting to lose weight and for curbing appetite. Makes: 10 cookies Ingredients: 6 Serving size: 1 cookie Total calories: 145.8 Carbohydrates: 1.31g Fat: 10.49g Protein: 10.76g Nutritional panel based off recipe made with Brazil nut [...]
7 Prominent Causes Of Weight Gain And Obesity
7 prominent causes of weight gain and obesity By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Obesity is one of the world’s biggest health problems and is showing no sign of slowing down. Being overweight or obese is linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and several other health problems. Although weight gain and obesity are predominantly caused by a combination of diet and lifestyle choices, there are several other factors that need to be taken into account. Here are 8 factors associated with weight gain and obesity: [...]
3 Hormones That Can Stand In The Way Of Weight Loss
3 hormones that can stand in the way of weight loss By naturopath, Margaret Jasinska Have you been trying to lose weight unsuccessfully? Are you eating well and exercising regularly yet the weight is not shifting? The human body is complex. Some people easily lose weight if they just cut out junk food and go for a walk a few times a week. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy for a lot of people. The older we get, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight. Also, women almost always lose weight more slowly than men. If you have [...]
Stuffed Mushrooms With Peppers
Stuffed mushrooms with peppers For thousands of years Shoaling monks (Buddhist warriors) and Daoists of China gathered a wealth of information, wisdom, and knowledge about the medicinal properties of herbs, mushrooms and other plants. However, mushrooms have always been recognised as the “superior” tonic. Tonic - meaning that it is an overall health and wellness booster that helps restore, tone and enliven body systems! There are many varieties of mushrooms - those growing from the ground that can be described as anything from tasty to trippy to downright and quite seriously deadly. Then there are your medicinal mushrooms [...]
Hair Loss In Women Can Be Helped
Hair loss in women can be helped By Marilyn Searle, Trichologist The condition of your hair speaks volumes about your general state of health. Healthy, shiny and lustrous hair is a reflection of vibrant health; whereas dry, brittle and thinning hair can signal hidden health problems. Having beautiful hair involves more than your daily beauty routine; it is more a reflection of your everyday lifestyle. No matter what type of hair your chromosomes have blessed you with, there are a number of solutions to get your hair in top condition. We have got to make the best of [...]
Do You Suffer With Chronic And Unresolved Health Problems?
Do you suffer with chronic and unresolved health problems? If you suffer with chronic and unresolved health problems, you need to see a professional naturopath who can look deeper into the cause of your problems by looking at your blood cells live. That is why the Dr Sandra Cabot Holistic Clinic provides the service of Live Blood Cell Analysis, which is done by our specialised naturopath Victoria Taylor. Victoria Taylor has been looking down microscopes since the early 1970s and has worked in microbiology at both state government and university levels. Victoria is also an excellent gardener and [...]
Is Your Diet Affecting Your Mood?
Is your diet affecting your mood? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Could the food you eat each day be affecting your emotional state? The answer is yes it definitely does, and much more than you realise. The food you eat determines how well your nervous system functions, how well your brain can produce neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) and your blood sugar level; all of which affect your mood. Your diet also affects how well you sleep and your energy levels, and when you are exhausted it’s so much harder to see the funny side of situations. When you have the [...]
5 Inexpensive Antioxidant-Rich Foods You Should Be Eating
5 inexpensive antioxidant-rich foods you should be eating By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) When we say antioxidants, we are referring specifically to compounds that defend our cells from damage caused by free radicals such as processed foods, alcohol, cigarette smoke, pesticides and environmental pollutants. Free radicals are linked to human diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, just to name a few. Thus, it is extremely important to start incorporating antioxidants into your diet: 1. Dark chocolate Great news for chocolate lovers, dark [...]
Is Your Gut Making You Tired?
Is your gut making you tired? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) One of the most common complaints that health practitioners hear from their patients is that they are constantly tired or fatigued. They wake unrefreshed even if they have slept well, they struggle to get out of bed, they hit a slump in the afternoon and crash by the evening. Tiredness or fatigue can really interfere with your day to day life. There are many different factors that come in when assessing the root cause of fatigue, and often there can be multiple causes. The gut (or [...]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome And Bipolar Disorder Are Linked
Polycystic ovarian syndrome and bipolar disorder are linked By naturopath Margaret Jasinska New research yet to be published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has shown that women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at significantly increased risk of developing bipolar disorder. The risk is reduced in PCOS patients receiving metformin treatment, but not in women receiving hormonal treatment (oral contraceptive pill). Insulin resistance is the main cause of PCOS in the majority of cases. This means insulin resistance also adversely affects mental health. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal problem in premenopausal women. Around [...]
