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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. [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Get Caught Up Counting Calories
Why you shouldn’t get caught up counting calories By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Are you guilty of scrutinising labels for the calorie content and reaching for the lower calorie option even though it might not necessarily be healthier? Are you of the belief that eating a 100-calorie bar of chocolate is the same as eating 100 calories worth of nuts? Do you find yourself obsessing over the calories with fear of weight gain? Well the truth is – calories are not the be all and end all of weight loss/maintaining a healthy weight. Don’t get me wrong, [...]
If You Have A Fatty Liver, Your Brain Is At Risk
If you have a fatty liver, your brain is at risk By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Many people don’t take fatty liver seriously enough, including most doctors! This is sad because having a fatty liver places a person at high risk of potentially fatal health problems. Research shows that people with a fatty liver are at significantly higher risk of having a stroke. If you know you’ve got a fatty liver, it’s time to do something about it. Research done in Canada has found that patients admitted to hospital with suspected stroke were three times more likely to have [...]
Your Face Gives Clues About Your Blood Sugar
Your face gives clues about your blood sugar By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Do you get your blood sugar level checked regularly? Not enough people know about their blood sugar. Elevated blood sugar can do serious harm to every part of your body, especially if it continues for many years. Did you know there are some facial features that may offer clues about a person’s blood sugar level? These facial features may indicate elevated blood sugar, insulin resistance or pre-diabetes: . Chubby cheeks People with a [...]