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Common Viral Infection May Trigger Coeliac Disease
Common viral infection may trigger coeliac disease By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know an ordinarily harmless virus that doesn’t produce symptoms may cause coeliac disease in genetically susceptible individuals? Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition. It is not simply an allergy or intolerance to gluten. When a coeliac consumes gluten, their immune system causes destruction to the lining of the small intestine. Once the intestinal lining has been harmed, the risk of developing other autoimmune diseases, nutrient deficiencies, osteoporosis, cancer and other conditions is significantly raised. This particular study was conducted in mice. The researchers found that [...]
Creamy Chicken Curry
Creamy chicken curry This creamy chicken curry is an easy to make and healthy weeknight curry dinner recipe. Chicken mixture is best-made one day ahead. Add yoghurt mixture before serving. Serves: 6 Ingredients: 13 Serving size: 314 g Total calories: 588 Protein: 61.26 g Fat: 35.02 g Carbohydrates: 6.33 g Fibre: 1.3 g Ingredients 1 kg chicken thigh fillets, fat trimmed 2 tsp ground cumin ¼ cup olive oil, cold pressed 1 large onion, chopped ½ tsp garam masala 2 tsp curry powder ½ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp [...]
10 Clues You Might Be Iron Deficient
10 clues you might be iron deficient By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Iron deficiency is extremely common in women; along with vitamin D deficiency, it’s actually the most common nutritional deficiency in Australia. You probably know that not getting enough iron can give you anaemia and can make you feel tired. This is because iron is required for haemoglobin production in red blood cells, which carries oxygen to every part of your body. However, iron is an extremely important mineral that has numerous other vital functions in your body. [...]
Beware: Environmental Chemicals Can Cause Early Menopause
Beware: Environmental chemicals can cause early menopause By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know there are many factors that determine when a woman will experience menopause? Genetics are a big one; when the older females in your family went through menopause has a big impact on when you will. State of health, major illness and stress are other factors that can lead to an earlier menopause. Researchers have discovered that 15 chemicals are capable of bringing on an earlier menopause. Unfortunately, we all live in a fairly polluted world and our bodies contain measurable levels of environmental chemicals. Women [...]
Diabetics Must Protect Their Kidneys
Diabetics must protect their kidneys By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Your kidneys are very sensitive organs. Did you know that if harmed, they have a very limited ability to repair? It’s important to protect your kidneys and have their function monitored regularly. Then, if a problem is detected, there is time to intervene. Nearly a third of people with diabetes develop kidney disease. Your kidneys function to remove waste products and excess water from the bloodstream, which are released as urine. The kidneys are comprised of a system of tubes and blood vessels called nephrons. That’s why disease of [...]
Eggplant With Red Lentils And Yoghurt Sauce
Eggplant with red lentils and yoghurt sauce Nutritious and delicious, this eggplant with red lentils and yoghurt sauce is an absolute winner! Serves: 4 Ingredients: 14 Serving size: 526 g Total calories: 345 Protein: 16.6 g Fat: 10.45 g Carbohydrates: 51.14 g Fibre: 13.8 g Ingredients 2 medium eggplants Olive oil spray 1 cup red lentils 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 garlic clove, crushe 1 tsp each ginger and lemongrass, finely chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 2 cups water Juice of 1 lemon ½ cup fresh [...]
These Signs Mean You Could Have An Autoimmune Disease
These signs mean you could have an autoimmune disease By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Autoimmune disease is a significant cause of health problems among Australians. In fact according to the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, one in 20 Australians has an autoimmune disease. The vast majority of them are women. Autoimmune diseases are a broad range of conditions where a person’s immune system launches an attack against their own cells, tissues and/or organs. This results in inflammation throughout the body, and significant damage to specific parts of the body. There are officially 81 different autoimmune diseases, with [...]
The Foundation Of Good Health Is Your Gut And Liver
The foundation of good health is your gut and liver By naturopath Margaret Jasinska The statement that good health resides in your gut was promoted by Hippocrates the father of medicine and I am a firm believer in this theory. Most of our immune system resides in the gut, and the liver is an important part of our immune competence. Many health problems have their origin in gut or liver dysfunction. Indeed if you have a toxic bowel, with an overgrowth of bad bacteria or yeast, or you have a leaky gut, these wastes will leak straight to [...]
Rid Your Body Of Heavy Metals With These 5 Foods
Rid your body of heavy metals with these 5 foods By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Heavy metals enter your body through skin absorption, inhalation and ingestion and can accumulate in your body tissues, wreaking havoc and causing damage to your cells. We are exposed to heavy metals through deodorant, cookware, canned food, drinking water, gasoline, batteries, paint, old dental fillings, fish and farming- just to name a few. Heavy metal toxicity has been associated with neurological disorders, organ damage, cell mutation, hypertension and autoimmune disease. You really don’t want heavy metals to be flowing freely through your [...]
Zucchini And Mushroom Baked Eggs
Zucchini and mushroom baked eggs By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Easy to make, perfect for meal prep and super low carb, this zucchini and mushroom baked egg recipe is fantastic for anyone following a ketogenic or low carb diet or short on time. You can make these up in advance and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Eggs are a brilliant source of choline for healthy brain function, protein to keep you full and vitamin D for healthy immune function. New health guidelines say that it is safe to eat 2 eggs a day. [...]