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Keep your child’s liver healthy
Keep your child’s liver healthy By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Fatty liver was once a condition that only occurred in middle aged and older adults. In recent years it has become an epidemic in children. The longer a person has a fatty liver, the more harm is done. Young children who currently have a fatty liver are at risk of serious health problems in several decades. They are also at greater risk of hormone abnormalities related to puberty, learning difficulties and mood disorders. Looking after your child’s liver is critical. The prevalence of fatty liver disease in children has [...]
Do you have fatty muscles?
Do you have fatty muscles? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska You’ve heard of fatty liver, but did you know that fat can infiltrate into muscles and this is a health risk? The medical term for fatty muscles is myosteatosis and it increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and type 2 diabetes. You don’t have to look overweight to have fatty muscles. It’s common in slim looking people. There was an interesting article in The Epoch Times called Hidden Fat: The impact of intramuscular fat on health and longevity. You can read the article here Myosteatosis significantly impairs muscle [...]
Low Carbohydrate Fruits and Vegetables – make every gram of carbohydrate count!
Low Carbohydrate Fruits and Vegetables – make every gram of carbohydrate count! By nutritionist Carol Vella Many people today are aware of the metabolic benefits that following a low carbohydrate eating plan can offer. This way of eating results in decreased levels of glucose and insulin levels which have far reaching benefits for the entire body. It also has an inflammation lowering effect and can help prevent chronic diseases. Fruits and vegetables often form a major part of low carbohydrate eating plans as people look to replace more refined and higher carbohydrate sources such as bread, pasta, rice, [...]
A sluggish Lymphatic System can hinder weight loss efforts
A sluggish Lymphatic System can hinder weight loss efforts The lymphatic system, also known as the lymph system, is a system made up of glands, lymph nodes, the spleen, the thymus gland and tonsils. It bathes the body’s cells and carries the waste or cellular toxins away from tissue to the blood where it can be filtered by two of the body’s main detoxification organs: the liver and kidneys. The cellular toxins are made up of by-products of normal bodily processes, over-the-counter and prescription drugs, hormone residues, cigarette toxins, airborne pollutants breathed in, food additives, pesticides and other [...]
Liver cancer is twice as common in men
Liver cancer is twice as common in men By naturopath Margaret Jasinska In most parts of the world men are twice as likely as women to develop Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). New research has discovered that a hormone may be responsible for this. Liver cancer is the second biggest cause of cancer death globally and in recent years more people than ever are dying from the disease. A contributor to this gender disparity is the hormone adiponectin. It is secreted by fat cells and helps control the body's metabolism. According to Dr. Guadalupe Sabio of the Spanish National Center [...]
Being a Health Warrior is worth the effort
Being a Health Warrior is worth the effort By Dr Sandra Cabot I feel like I am a health warrior for my patients but even more importantly for myself. Now I am in my 70s I do feel better than I felt in my 40s and it is because I look after my mental and physical health. I see many contemporaries who are not doing so well, and it is sometimes the luck of the draw as well as genetics but often it is because they just don’t take care of themselves. It is good to know your [...]
Empower Yourself to Better Health
Empower Yourself to Better Health By Dr Sandra Cabot Over 2024 I have been doing seminars all over Australia and have spoken to hundreds of people who want to feel more empowered to improve their health destiny. People are hungry for knowledge and want to know more about integrative medicine. Some of the topics I have covered range from - Osteoporosis Prevention of dementia Mental health Thyroid problems Bioidentical hormones Autoimmune disease How to understand your blood tests Leaky gut and Immune Health Thyroid Thyroid problems are incredibly [...]
Endometriosis – your best chance to cure it
Endometriosis - your best chance to cure it Endometriosis is often a chronic relapsing condition and presents as painful menstrual bleeding, pelvic and back pain. It can also cause painful sexual intercourse and pain during a bowel action. Constipation, bloating and digestive symptoms are other possible symptoms. Endometriosis has been in the news lately because it is common affecting 5%-10% of women and adolescents of reproductive age. It is a common cause of infertility and up to 50% of infertile women have endometriosis. Between 50% and 80% of women with pelvic pain have some degree of endometriosis. Many [...]
The Complex Puzzle of Weight Loss Success
The complex puzzle of weight loss The extremely popular and recent use of the drugs known as glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), for weight loss is still a controversial area. GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) agonists are used for diabetes management, but also for weight loss. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist and is the generic name of the active substance in the medications Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Rybelsus®. Ozempic® and Wegovy® are given as injections and Rybelsus® is offered as an oral medication. GLP-1 agonists stimulate receptors for the hormone glucagon-like peptide 1, which increases insulin production from [...]
Liver FAQs
Liver FAQs Do you have inflammation? If your blood levels of ferritin and/or vitamin B 12 are too high this is often a sign of liver inflammation. When the liver is damaged ferritin (stored iron) and vitamin B 12 can leak from the liver into the blood. Elevated levels of ferritin and vitamin B 12 can be an early sign of liver inflammation and damage. A healthy liver reduces inflammation. Do you want to slow down ageing? Of course you do! The liver is the major manufacturer of the most powerful antioxidant in [...]