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What you should know about uterine fibroids
What you should know about uterine fibroids By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that can occur in or on the uterus. They can develop in women during their childbearing years [...]
How to help children with reflux
How to help children with reflux By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Acid reflux is an extremely common digestive problem in both adults and children. In children, it can significantly disrupt sleep, mood and nutrient [...]
Warning to pregnant women: Insufficient Sleep Is Gestational Diabetes Risk
Warning to pregnant women: Insufficient Sleep Is Gestational Diabetes Risk By naturopath Margaret Jasinska An increasing number of women are being diagnosed with diabetes while pregnant. There are several potential explanations. New research [...]
Bleeding Gums May Signal Premature Labour
Bleeding gums may signal premature labour By naturopath Margaret Jasinska New research has shown that the health of an expectant mother’s gums may indicate her risk of premature delivery. Researchers compared gum inflammation [...]
Overweight Children More Likely To Be Asthmatic
Overweight children more likely to be asthmatic By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Asthma is becoming an increasingly common problem in both children and adults. The condition usually begins in childhood, and for some people [...]
Heart Disease May Begin In Childhood
Heart disease may begin in childhood By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that some heart scans performed on obese children have revealed signs of heart disease? This is according to research presented [...]
Postpartum Fatigue – Could Your Thyroid Be To Blame?
Postpartum fatigue - Could your thyroid be to blame? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Feeling tired, or even completely exhausted is a common complaint of new mums. Being pregnant and giving birth do take [...]
Keep Your Child Healthy This Winter
Keep your child healthy this winter By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) It is not uncommon for children to experience colds, chest infections and stomach bugs. This is because they are regularly exposed [...]
Gestational Diabetes May Raise Risk Of Postpartum Depression
Gestational diabetes may raise risk of postpartum depression By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Research has shown that women who develop diabetes while pregnant are more prone to suffering from postpartum depression. This association was [...]
Do We Need To Worry About Brushing Baby Teeth?
Do we need to worry about brushing baby teeth? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) It is a common misconception that baby teeth don’t need to be looked after. This belief stems from [...]