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6 Foods To Eat To Reduce Bloating
6 foods to eat to reduce bloating By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Abdominal bloating is a common problem. It’s uncomfortable, it’s annoying and it can be embarrassing. Many of our patients tell us they almost need to change clothes half way through the day, as their abdomen expands. It starts off relatively flat in the morning and grows larger during the day. Most cases of abdominal bloating are due to digestive problems. Food sensitivities, digestive enzyme insufficiency, stomach acid and bile insufficiency are very common, especially in people who are stressed, anxious or only have a short amount of [...]
Could This Hormone Be Causing Your Arthritis?
Could this hormone be causing your arthritis? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that results in a loss of cartilage. This causes friction to occur in the bones, which causes pain and swelling. A lot of people think osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear; from activities when they were younger, using stairs frequently, etc. Other people attribute it to excess pressure placed on the joints by being overweight. These factors play a role, but there are other causes you should be aware of. Nearly half of all Australians experience osteoarthritis at some stage, [...]
Meatloaf With Hidden Veggies
Meatloaf with hidden veggies Meatloaf is so versatile, you can eat it by itself, serve with salad or veggies or even put it on a sandwich. It stores well in the fridge for a few days and the whole family can enjoy it. This meatloaf recipe is complete with hidden vegetables to boost the fibre and nutrient content – this is particularly great for picky eaters who would otherwise avoid veggies. Serves: 6 Ingredients: 14 Serving size: 240 g Total calories: 423 Carbohydrates: 21 g Fat: 26.53 g Protein: 29.49 g [...]
Weight Loss Surgery – Things To Consider
Weight loss surgery - Things to consider By Dr Sandra Cabot A study reported in the medical journal JAMA Surgery October 2014 compared the effectiveness and safety of gastric banding to gastric bypass. These surgeries are performed by keyhole surgery. More than 7400 patients underwent weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) between 2005 and 2009 and were followed up for 1.5 years. This is a short period of follow up and it will be interesting to see how these patients fare 10 years after their surgery. Parameters Gastric Bypass [...]
6 Hidden Reasons You’re Gaining Weight
6 hidden reasons you're gaining weight By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Most of us have gained a few kilos at various stages of our lives: during a holiday, over Christmas; after a relationship breakup, during winter or during a particularly stressful life episode. We usually expect to gain some weight at those times, so when our clothes start feeling tight it isn’t a surprise. However, sometimes you are not expecting to gain weight. You may be following a healthy diet and lifestyle while getting regular exercise, yet the scale still nudges upward. This can be incredibly [...]
Insufficient Sleep Raises Body Fat
Insufficient sleep raises body fat By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Almost everyone has suffered with insufficient sleep or poor quality sleep at some point in their life. Life is busy, and many of you don’t get the ideal 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. Plus there are so many people who suffer with poor quality sleep for one reason or another: sleep apnoea, restless legs syndrome and insomnia are just some examples. Not getting enough sleep changes your body’s hormones in a way that raises hunger and cravings, and promotes weight gain around the torso. Achieving a [...]
Solutions For Excess Facial Hair In Women
Solutions for excess facial hair in women By naturopath Margaret Jasinska At our clinics we see a lot of women seeking help for excess facial hair, which they find very annoying and often embarrassing. Excess facial hair can be caused by too high testosterone levels, high cortisol levels (as in Cushing’s disease) and can also be hereditary, being more common in women from the Middle East or Mediterranean countries. Women often have laser therapy to kill the hair follicles and this works better in women with dark coloured hair and light skin. [...]
Case study: Tackling The Hormone That Prevents Weight Loss
Case study: Tackling the hormone that prevents weight loss By naturopath Margaret Jasinska I’d like to share a case study that describes how high blood insulin levels can make a person gain weight and keep them overweight. Eva was a 45 year old lady who came to see me for help with losing weight. Her weight had been a problem for most of her life but she could always lose a few kilos in the past if she went on a diet and did some exercise. Those strategies stopped working a few years ago. She would cut the [...]
Avocado Hummus Dip
Avocado hummus dip This avocado hummus dip is rich in quality fats, plant-based protein, as well as calcium-rich tahini to promote strong bones and teeth and immune-boosting garlic. If you’re a lover of avocado and hummus this is the perfect combo for you. It is delicious, creamy and takes only minutes to make! Serves: 6 Ingredients: 9 Serving Size: 92g Total calories: 188 kcal Carbohydrates: 8.82g Fat: 17.23g Protein: 3.16g Ingredients 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 tbsp tahini 3-4 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 [...]
Beat And Prevent Thrush Naturally
Beat and prevent thrush naturally By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Thrush is caused by an overgrowth of the yeast strain Candida albicans which is naturally present in small amounts in the body. Changes to the environment in which they live can cause them to become pathogenic and grow out of control. This is when thrush can occur. Have you ever seen mould grow and spread on a piece of bread or clothing that was damp? Candida can grow in the same way and lead to a yeast infection (thrush). Hormonal changes, anti-biotic use, the oral contraceptive pill, [...]