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Help For Menopausal Weight Gain
Help for menopausal weight gain By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Weight gain is a very common problem in women approaching menopause. Many women never had a problem with their weight, until they reached menopause, and then suddenly, the weight seems to pile on. Most common culprits for menopausal weight gain – Insulin resistance. This causes the liver to manufacture excess fat, which tends to accumulate inside the liver, and around the torso. Poor liver health. The liver stops burning fat efficiently, and you may develop a fatty liver, which is infiltrated with unhealthy fat. Reversing the fatty liver is [...]
What To Do About Gallbladder Polyps
What to do about gallbladder polyps By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Gallbladder polyps are a common finding on abdominal scans. We receive a lot of questions about them from patients. Should you be concerned if you’re told you have a gallbladder polyp? Are they likely to lead to cancer? Should you have your gallbladder removed? These are all common questions asked by our patients. I hope this article will give you helpful information. Polyps in the gallbladder usually do not cause any symptoms and are generally discovered incidentally during an upper abdominal ultrasound. The good news is approximately 95 [...]
5 Top Tips For Preventing And Healing Mouth Ulcers
5 top tips for preventing and healing mouth ulcers By Nutritionist Louise Belle If you get mouth ulcers on the regular, I’m sure you are fed up with the pain and difficulty eating that they bring with them. It’s not uncommon to get the occasional mouth ulcer when you accidentally bite the inside of your mouth, but if you are getting mouth ulcers on the regular there could be something going on behind the scenes. 1. Nutrient deficiencies Deficiencies of B12 and iron are common causes of mouth ulcers, and we often see these [...]
Poor Gut Health Raises Risk Of Endometriosis
Poor gut health raises risk of endometriosis By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Endometriosis is an extremely common disorder of the reproductive system in women of menstruating age. It is affected by female hormones, but isn’t caused by them. The immune system, the digestive tract and the types of gut bugs present in the intestines influence whether a woman will develop endometriosis, and the severity of the condition. Environmental factors and stress play a role in endometriosis, but the biggest risk appears to come from the gut. Endometriosis occurs when reproductive tissue gets planted in places it’s not supposed to [...]
Keto Lemon And Coconut Muffins
Keto lemon and coconut muffins You can confidently enjoy these keto lemon and coconut muffins without any guilt as they are free from sugar, gluten and any nasty additives. With only 3.15g of carbs per muffin, these muffins are much more friendly to your blood sugar levels and waistline than traditional store-bought counterparts. Makes: 12 Ingredients: 10 Serving size: 1 muffin Total calories: 127.8 Protein: 3.15 g Fat: 11.98 g Carbohydrates: 3.15 g Fibre: 1.3 g Ingredients Juice of 2 lemons Zest of 3 lemons 1 tsp baking powder [...]
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 [...]