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Acid Reflux: How Can We Treat It?
Acid reflux: How can we treat it? By Nutrition Consultant Jessica Robinson Acid reflux is also known as heartburn, even though it has nothing to do with the heart. It is caused by acidic gastric juices creeping up from the stomach and entering back into the oesophagus, and despite common belief is actually caused by too little stomach acid. The stomach produces a lot of hydrochloric acid during eating, because without it you cannot digest proteins efficiently and you will not be able to absorb calcium and other minerals from foods. Food cannot be broken down without sufficient [...]
10 Ingredients A Nutritionist Always Keeps In Their Pantry
10 ingredients a nutritionist always keeps in their pantry By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Have you ever wondered what staple foods a nutritionist always keeps in their pantry? In this fast-paced society we live in, life gets in the way and we don’t always have the time (or energy) to prepare fancy gourmet meals every night. It might seem appealing to visit your local takeaway on the way home from work for a quick burger and fries, to avoid the trouble of cooking a meal. Whilst it may seem like the easy road, it will not benefit your health [...]
Household Cleaning Products Can Damage Your Health
Household cleaning products can damage your health By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) We are exposed to an overwhelming number of chemicals/ toxins every day which enter our body via ingestion, inhalation or absorption through the skin. We are further adding to this toxic burden through the regular use of cleaning products and detergents. The chemicals from these products enter the blood stream and require detoxification by the liver for removal. This places extra stress on the liver and supporting organs, to filter out the toxins. The majority of these toxins are fat-soluble and can be stored in [...]
4 Weeks Of Fitness – PART 1
4 weeks of fitness - PART 1 How long has it been since you did some exercise? A few weeks, months, more? As with any change in life, the first step is the hardest, but it really doesn’t take much to get you back in action. We have a four-week program that will lift you gently off the sofa and get you feeling fit for the first time in ages – starting with just 10 minutes a day. You might think you don’t have the time for exercise, but most people can find 10 minutes in their day. [...]
The Top 6 Foods For Fertility
The top 6 foods for fertility By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Planning a pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times of your life. As you and your partner envision starting (or extending) your family, and get busy planning the near future there are many things to think about. You may be busy working out budgets, thinking about childcare, and deciding on what colour to paint the nursery. Amongst all the planning you may let your diet slip between the cracks and forget to eat properly. Supporting your body with all the right nutrients is very [...]
Analysing Your Data
Analysing your data GET FIT & MEAN IT! with World Champion Kate Bramley If you have started to get serious with your training and exercise, you may have started to use phone apps such as Strava or map my run etc. or maybe even a sport watch to record your exercise. Analysing your data post session can be confusing. To begin with have a look at the time and distance of your session and compare to what was prescribed in your program or schedule. Next, look at the pace or speed at which you moved. Compare this to your perceived [...]
Watermelon Sorbet
Watermelon sorbet Make this easy watermelon sorbet using just two ingredients. Perfect for summer, this sweet, refreshing sorbet is actually healthy! Serves: 1 Ingredients: 2 Serving size: 1 glass Total calories: 98 Protein: 1.97 g Fat: 0.48 g Carbohydrates: 25.11 g Fibre: 1.3 g Ingredients 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed 1/2 limes, juiced Method Freeze watermelon cubes overnight. Add watermelon and lime juice into a blender. Serve and enjoy!
Top Tips For Getting Rid Of Back Pain
Top tips for getting rid of back pain By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) If you’ve ever wanted to break up with your back pain, you’re not alone. Back pain problems are one of the most common afflictions worldwide. Back pain can be very uncomfortable and can be brought on by heavy lifting or sudden uncoordinated movements. Although back pain is a highly widespread problem, most people don’t know how to solve it. Well here are 9 top tips for getting rid of back pain. 1. Heat [...]
Gallbladder Problems During Pregnancy
Gallbladder problems during pregnancy By naturopath Margaret Jasinska It is common knowledge that pregnancy can be the initial trigger for a gallbladder problem or can aggravate a pre-existing gallbladder condition. Sometimes a gallbladder problem can worsen after a woman gives birth. The main reason that gallbladder problems are more common in women than men is because women have much higher levels of oestrogen in their body. Oestrogen promotes a higher concentration of cholesterol to be secreted into the bile, which then enters the gallbladder. Too much cholesterol in the bile makes it thicker and prone to developing sludge [...]
5 Days Of Get Summer Fit
5 days of get summer fit For those of us in Australia summer is right around the corner. It's already time to get rid of the layers, pull out the swim suits, and hit the beach. SUCH a liberating experience; unless of course you've sat around and indulged over the cooler months to build a collection of junk in your trunk. It’s time to drop the croissant, give yourself a reality check and work your butt off to repair the results of all that winter comfort food. But you've gotta do it now. No more procrastinating. Here's your [...]
