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Case Study: Headaches
Case study: Headaches By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Maria suffered with headaches since her early 20s, and she was 38 when she came to see me at the clinic. Sometimes she woke with a headache and sometimes one developed during the course of the day. They were a big source of stress in her life. They made it difficult to do her job, and she was impatient and snappy with her children when she had a headache. Maria had been unable to take the oral contraceptive pill, as it had made her headaches much worse. Over the years she [...]
Have You Had COVID And Not Recovered?
Have you had COVID and not recovered? By Dr Sandra Cabot Most people who have COVID 19 get better within a few weeks, but between 10% and 30% of those infected do not recover fully and suffer significant ongoing disability that lasts for months and longer. Long COVID is also known as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). Symptoms can become chronic and there are quite a few neurological symptoms including loss of smell, cognitive impairment (foggy brain) and mood disorders. Other symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath and gut problems. The high incidence of neurological symptoms is not [...]
Raspberry Passionfruit Smoothie
Raspberry passionfruit smoothie By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) If you’re bored with your regular smoothie recipes, this raspberry passionfruit smoothie is zesty and delicious! Raspberries are a fantastic source of antioxidants – evident in their bright colour, which are fantastic for reducing inflammation in the body. Raspberries and passionfruit are both high in vitamin C, making this recipe particularly great for supporting your immune system. We’ve added nuts and seeds for healthy fats and to keep you full. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 7 Serving size: 370g Total calories: 433 Protein: 30.4g Fat: 20.5g [...]
Having A Fat Tongue Can Cause Sleep Apnoea
Having a fat tongue can cause sleep apnoea By naturopath Margaret Jasinska It may sound like a joke but it’s actually true. Sleep apnoea is extremely common and can be caused by a few different factors. The most common cause is insulin resistance, which causes internal accumulation of fat. Fat can build up in the tongue, upper respiratory tract, neck and chest. This can impair the ability to breathe properly at night. People with insulin resistance typically also have a fatty liver. A recent study showed that at least one in ten Australians suffer from undiagnosed obstructive sleep [...]
These 2 Drugs Raise The Risk Of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
These 2 drugs raise the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A recent study has shown that combining some antidepressants with some pain relievers can raise the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) by up to 600 percent! This research was published in the journal Gastroenterology. These are commonly used drugs. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Aropax and Prozac are some of the most commonly prescribed medications, while aspirin, Advil and Aleve are regularly used by most people to relieve pain or fever. Most people don’t realise that combining these drugs can have seriously [...]
Moroccan Fish
Moroccan fish This Moroccan fish recipe is healthy, full of flavour and couldn’t be easier to make. Whether you’re cooking an easy weeknight dinner or a special holiday meal, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 13 Serving size: 350 g Total calories: 204 Protein: 20.64 g Fat: 7.96 g Carbohydrates: 14.25 g Fibre: 4.1 g Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed ½ medium fennel bulb, washed and thinly sliced ¼ tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp garam masala [...]
You Should Be Doing These Things To Absorb More Nutrients From Your Food
You should be doing these things to absorb more nutrients from your food By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Even if you take all the right steps to eat healthy, nourishing meals, you may not be absorbing as many nutrients from your food as you could be! There are many different factors that can enhance or reduce absorption of vitamins and minerals: Don’t have tea or coffee with meals Tea and coffee contain tannins which can reduce the absorption of minerals from your food, such as iron, [...]
What Causes Menopausal Weight Gain?
What causes menopausal weight gain? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Post menopausal weight gain is a frustrating problem for a large number of our patients. It is definitely easier to be slim in your 20s than in your 50s. Hormonal shifts after menopause definitely do cause changes in metabolism. Knowing what these changes are can make it easier for you to maintain a healthy weight. The following factors promote weight gain in menopausal women: Insulin resistance. This is the hormonal imbalance that makes your metabolism store fat and inhibits it from using body fat. Fatty liver. Due to modern [...]
Coriander And Lemon Chicken
Coriander and lemon chicken This coriander and lemon chicken recipe is full of delicious flavours, healthy and super easy to make. Serves: 6 Ingredients: 11 Serving size: 200g Total calories: 340 Protein: 41.11g Fat: 17.9g Carbohydrates: 2.6g Fibre: 0.6g Ingredients 2 large bunches coriander, chop leaves coarsely 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 5cm ginger, thinly sliced 2 lemons, juiced ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp chilli powder (optional) 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp sea salt 1 kg chicken thigh fillets 2 tbsp olive oil [...]
Want To Quit Sugar But Have A Sweet Tooth? Try Nature Sweet Sugar Substitute!
Want to quit sugar but have a sweet tooth? Try Nature Sweet Sugar Substitute! We are living in a world where obesity, diabetes, Syndrome X and cardiovascular disease are growing epidemics. In the Western world, refined sugars are added to everything and sweet treats have been incorporated into part of the everyday diet. There is a direct correlation between increased consumption of processed sugars and the increased incidence of these disorders. Studies have shown that the removal of processed sugars from the diet decreases systemic inflammation, weight, and risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. [...]