HEALTH HUB Latest Articles
What Can Go Wrong When Your Liver Is Sluggish
What can go wrong when your liver is sluggish By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Your liver is the most powerful metabolic organ in your body. If you look after your liver, you will increase your chances of having a long and healthy life. People with an unhealthy liver typically experience a lot of fatigue and they are at risk of developing a number of health issues. If your liver works well, you should experience a better quality of life and reduced risk of chronic diseases. The following can be consequences of an unhealthy liver: [...]
Foods High In Cholesterol Won’t Harm Your Heart
Foods high in cholesterol won’t harm your heart By naturopath Margaret Jasinska For decades, the public has been told to limit their intake of cholesterol-rich foods like eggs because they’re a risk to the heart. A large body of research has shown this is simply not true. A recent study was conducted at the University of Eastern Finland and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. It showed that even people genetically predisposed to an increased risk of heart attacks are not harmed by consuming cholesterol in their diet. This is because the great majority of the [...]
These 2 Skin Conditions May Indicate Diabetes
These 2 skin conditions may indicate diabetes By naturopath Margaret Jasinska The incidence of type 2 diabetes is rising at a frightening pace, particularly in younger people. Younger people may not see a doctor regularly for a check up and blood test. They might be unaware they have diabetes. Approximately 280 Australians develop diabetes each day. Currently nearly 2 million Australians have diabetes, but it’s estimated that up to half of the cases of type 2 diabetes remain undiagnosed. By 2031 it is thought that 3.3 million Australians will have type 2 diabetes. Both type 1 and type [...]
Baked Brussels Sprouts With Avocado Dressing
Baked brussels sprouts with avocado dressing Learn how to make perfectly baked Brussels sprouts with this recipe. They’re quick and easy to make and delicious! Serves: 1 Ingredients: 8 Serving size: 358 g Total calories: 388 Protein: 8.96 g Fat: 29.18 g Carbohydrates: 33.26 g Fibre: 14.6 g Ingredients 10 Brussels sprouts, rinsed and sliced in half ½ tsp honey 1 clove of garlic, chopped 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 pinch sea salt 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ avocado, peeled and pitted ½ tsp paprika Method Preheat [...]
Case Study: Weight Loss In A Patient With An Underactive Thyroid
Case study: Weight loss in a patient with an underactive thyroid By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Allison is a 42 year old lady who came to see me a month ago, after being frustrated with her weight for many years. She claimed to eat well but was gaining a few kilos every year. Both of her parents are slim people, so Allison was convinced there must be an explanation for the surplus 22 kilos she wanted to lose. Allison’s mother had a thyroid problem when she was younger and had her thyroid gland removed. Allison hadn’t had a blood [...]
Insulin Resistance Raises The Risk Of Gallbladder Problems
Insulin resistance raises the risk of gallbladder problems By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Not many people realise there is a link between insulin resistance (pre-diabetes) and gallbladder problems. Gallstones develop for a reason. Many people think family history and bad luck determine who develops a gallbladder problem and who doesn’t. The good news is, there is so much you can do to improve the health of your gallbladder, even if you already have stones. Women are more likely to develop gallstones than men, mostly because of the effect of the female hormone oestrogen. Gallstones are more likely to occur [...]
Healing Your Gut May Help Your Autoimmune Disease
Healing your gut may help your autoimmune disease By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Do you know why some people develop autoimmune disease? There are a number of risk factors: genetic predisposition, leaky gut, diet, stress, infections and environmental chemicals. The health of your gut lining and the composition of your gut bugs are significant contributors. Having unbalanced gut bugs or having an abnormally high number of microbes can create a leaky gut and a range of health problems even if you have a very healthy diet. Dysbiosis (unbalanced gut bugs) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) are common initiators [...]
Chicken And Bean Lettuce Buns
Chicken and bean lettuce buns A fast, easy and healthy dinner recipe, these flavoursome chicken and bean lettuce buns are ready in no time at all. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 8 Serving size: 404 g Total calories: 456 Protein: 39.07 g Fat: 21.03 g Carbohydrates: 28.37 g Fibre: 5.8 g Ingredients 1 whole chicken breast, sliced into strips 1 onion diced 5 cloves garlic finely diced 50g green lentils 1 tsp gluten-free tamari 1 tbsp olive oil 1 iceberg lettuce Salt and pepper to taste Method Boil green lentils and [...]
What You Need To Know About Ovarian Cancer
What you need to know about ovarian cancer By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Ovarian cancer is not as common as breast cancer, however it can be more deadly. Ovarian cancer is sometimes described as a silent killer. This is because a woman may be unaware she has cancer until it has reached an advanced stage and is much more difficult to treat. According to the Cancer Council, in 2019, it is estimated that 1,510 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in Australia. Symptoms of ovarian cancer are non-specific and tend to mimic a digestive disorder. The earlier ovarian [...]
Should You Have A Breath Test For SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)?
Should you have a breath test for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is an increasingly common condition. It can cause irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and leaky gut. In this way, it can contribute to nutrient deficiencies and predispose a person to autoimmune disease. Finding out if you have SIBO, and treating it is necessary if you have a gut or autoimmune issue. A breath test is considered to be the conventional way to diagnose SIBO. Recent research has shown the breath test is not always reliable and some doctors [...]