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Check Your Gums: They May Be A Health Warning
Check your gums: They may be a health warning By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Poor oral health can be an early warning sign of other significant problems in your body. Research has shown that older people with gum disease may be at double the risk of stroke. The research was presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference in Houston. According to one of the authors of a recent study, Dr. Souvik Sen, chair of neurology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, "The higher the level of gum disease, the worse the risk". The [...]
10 Non-Dairy Foods For Healthy Teeth
10 non-dairy foods for healthy teeth By Jess Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Like the rest of your body, teeth require certain nutrients to thrive. Foods that are high in calcium, vitamins A and D, phosphorus and fibre are all excellent for strengthening and protecting your teeth. Calcium Complete is a calcium supplement with supportive vitamins and minerals to help maintain healthy, strong bones and teeth. If the price of teeth whitening is enough to make you run in the opposite direction, read below for 10 foods that can naturally brighten your teeth: [...]
Tips For Building Strong Bones
Tips for building strong bones By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) It is crucial to look after the health of your bones as they are needed to provide structure, protect our organs, hold our muscles in place and store calcium. It’s important to form good habits during childhood and adolescence to protect your bone health as you get older. The likelihood of developing osteoporosis (degeneration of the bones) is dependent on how much bone mass you attain by the time you reach 30, when you reach maximum bone density and strength. [...]
Butter Chicken
Butter chicken This butter chicken recipe is one of the best you will try! You will love how easy it is to make in the comfort of your own home. You can serve this with basmati rice or cauliflower rice. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 14 Serving size: 281 g Total calories: 281 Protein: 26.56 g Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 12.95 g Fibre: 3 g Ingredients 2 tsp butter 450 g lean chicken breast, diced 170 g brown onion 3 cloves garlic ½ tsp fresh ginger ¼ lemon, juiced Salt and [...]
10 Healthy Gut-Foods You Should Be Eating
10 healthy gut-foods you should be eating By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Our gut is made up of millions of bacteria, and a balanced gut microbiome (an assortment of good bacteria) is essential for optimal digestion, nutrient absorption and a healthy immune system, among other things. It’s essential to load up on pre- and probiotics so you have plentiful good bacteria. Probiotics means ‘to promote life’ and are actual sources of good bacteria, whilst prebiotics are what feeds good gut bacteria and allows it to flourish. [...]
What Not To Eat If You Have Inflammatory Bowel Disease
What not to eat if you have inflammatory bowel disease By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Inflammatory bowel disease occurs when parts of the digestive tract become damaged by prolonged inflammation. The two most common types are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. They are autoimmune diseases that can vary in severity. These conditions have the potential to become serious chronic illnesses. Australia has one of the highest rates of inflammatory bowel disease in the world, with almost 85,000 Australians affected. Most people are diagnosed as young adults. Ulcerative colitis occurs when inflammation is limited to the surface layers of the [...]
If You Have Had COVID-19, Take Care Of Your Blood Vessels
If you have had COVID-19, take care of your blood vessels A COVID 19 infection can increase your risk of heart and blood clot problems during the year after recovery, even if you did not have to be hospitalised. It is not certain why this occurs but it is thought it may be due to a hyperactivated immune system which is out of control. So, during the year after a COVID 19 infection you want to take extra care of your immune and cardiovascular health. Increased risk Conditions [...]
Fig Salad With Blueberries And Walnuts
Fig salad with blueberries and walnuts This fresh fig salad with blueberries, walnuts and goat’s cheese is a special summertime treat! Serves: 4 Ingredients: 7 Serving size: 173 g Total calories: 416 Protein: 9.6 g Fat: 35.46 g Carbohydrates: 19.64 g Fibre: 4.2 g Ingredients 1 bunch rocket leaves 4 tbsp cold pressed virgin olive oil 4 fresh figs, cut in quarters 125 g fresh blueberries 100 g goat cheese 100 g walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar Method Toss all ingredients in a bowl. Just [...]
5 Liver-Protective Foods You Should Be Eating
5 liver-protective foods you should be eating By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) On a daily basis we are exposed to an immense number of toxins in the form of plastics, heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides, alcohol, chemicals in beauty and cleaning products, car fumes, cigarette smoke and so on. The liver works tirelessly to break down and remove these toxins and, in the process, may become inflamed or damaged. It is beneficial to regularly eat foods that will benefit and protect the liver. 1. Oranges This [...]
The Food You Eat Could Be Making Your Body Inflamed
The food you eat could be making your body inflamed By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Inflammation is at the root of nearly every chronic health condition. Reducing inflammation can help to alleviate many varied symptoms. Prescription anti-inflammatory drugs are some of the most widely used medications. Unfortunately, they can have harmful side effects if used too often. Wheat and other grains can increase inflammation in your body by adversely affecting your digestive tract. Research published in the journal Nutrients concluded with the following statement: “In the present review, we describe how the daily consumption of wheat products and other related [...]