HEALTH HUB Weight Loss
Case study: Insulin resistance standing in the way of weight loss
Case study: Insulin resistance standing in the way of weight loss By naturopath Margaret Jasinska I recently saw a 33 year old lady at my clinic who wanted help with losing weight. She [...]
Blood sugar spikes could be harming your brain
Blood sugar spikes could be harming your brain By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Abnormally high blood sugar can cause inflammation in your brain. It is well known that type 2 diabetics are at higher [...]
5 fruits that are low in carbohydrates
5 fruits that are low in carbohydrates By Jessah Shaw, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Whilst all fruits contain natural sugar that add to your daily carb count, they are also high in fibre, [...]
Tips for getting faster results from your workouts
Tips for getting faster results from your workouts By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A healthy diet and lifestyle can help you achieve better fitness goals in a shorter period of time. Making sure you [...]
Cholesterol lowering drugs can make you insulin resistant
Cholesterol lowering drugs can make you insulin resistant By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A recent systematic review of medical literature has shown that statin drugs reduce insulin sensitivity and worsen insulin resistance. This finding [...]
Food addiction is a type 2 diabetes risk
Food addiction is a type 2 diabetes risk By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Research has shown that people with food addiction are at more than 5 times the risk of type 2 diabetes, even [...]
What causes gynecomastia (breast growth in men)?
What causes gynecomastia (breast growth in men)? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Gynecomastia means overdevelopment or enlargement of breast tissue in men or boys. The breasts become larger and often grow unevenly. The condition [...]
Whey protein helps build muscle and improves satiety
Whey protein helps build muscle and improves satiety By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Whey protein may make it easier to achieve your health and fitness goals. Adding a protein powder smoothie to your diet [...]
Your waist circumference can predict your breast cancer risk
Your waist circumference can predict your breast cancer risk By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that women with a waist circumference greater than 35 inches (88 centimetres) have a higher risk of [...]
Is leptin resistance stopping you from losing weight?
Is leptin resistance stopping you from losing weight? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Leptin is a hormone made by your fat cells that tells your brain when you have enough body fat. This is [...]