HEALTH HUB Liver Health
SIBO raises the risk of gallbladder polyps
SIBO raises the risk of gallbladder polyps Gallbladder polyps are quite common. They usually do not cause any symptoms and are generally discovered incidentally during an upper abdominal ultrasound. Fortunately, approximately 95 percent [...]
5 foods for optimal gut health
5 foods for optimal gut health By Jessah Shaw, Adv Dip ( Nut Med) Our gut refers to our GI tract or gastrointestinal tract (mouth to anus) and gut issues can present in [...]
Gout may be caused by fatty liver
Gout may be caused by fatty liver By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know there is a strong relationship between fatty liver and gout? A high percentage of people with gout actually have [...]
Poor liver health aggravates varicose veins
Poor liver health aggravates varicose veins By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Many people do not realise there is a link between liver health and varicose veins. Approximately one third of adults will experience varicose [...]
Fatty liver raises the risk of cancer
Fatty liver raises the risk of cancer By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A new study has found that developing a fatty liver before age 45 increases the risk of cancer, especially digestive and lung [...]
How does alcohol affect gut health?
How does alcohol affect gut health? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Most people enjoy a few drinks a few times a week while relaxing in the evening or while socializing. Alcohol is a part [...]
Fatty liver can weaken your immune system
Fatty liver can weaken your immune system By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Are you aware of the risks of having a fatty liver? It’s an incredibly common condition but few people are fully aware [...]
Liver inflammation can harm your brain
Liver inflammation can harm your brain By Dr Sandra Cabot When we think about the health of our liver, we don’t associate this directly with the health of our brain. A new clinical [...]
Too much iron can harm your liver
Too much iron can harm your liver By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Iron deficiency is an extremely common health problem that we see in the vast majority of our menstruating female patients. Excess iron [...]
Fatty liver may be caused by your gut
Fatty liver may be caused by your gut By naturopath Margaret Jasinska When a person is diagnosed with a fatty liver, it is important to figure out what caused it. A healthy liver [...]