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Basil Dazzle Smoothie
Basil dazzle smoothie This green basil smoothie has antibacterial properties. The essential oils in basil help to fight inflammation in the body and lower the risk of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, heart disease and bowel issues. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 7 Serving size: 1 glass Total calories: 99 Protein: 3.19 g Fat: 2.09 g Carbohydrates: 19.75 g Fibre: 5.8 g Ingredients 6 basil leaves 2 handfuls of baby spinach 1 cup filtered water 1 medium cucumber 1 green apple 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp chia seeds [...]
6 Foods To Boost Serotonin And Improve Mood
6 foods to boost serotonin and improve mood By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Serotonin is a chemical in the brain, often referred to as the “happy hormone”. Serotonin is essential for overall health and wellbeing and is often associated with a positive mood. A recent study has shown that serotonin plays a major role in mood and cognition. Depleted serotonin causes cognitive impairments, with reports including deficits in verbal reasoning, episodic, and working memory, while conversely tryptophan supplementation has positive effects on attention and memory. Tryptophan is an amino acid that is important for serotonin production [...]
Feeling Stressed? You Could Do With Some Magnesium
Feeling stressed? You could do with some magnesium By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Magnesium insufficiency is a growing concern in many parts of the world. The magnesium content of our food is declining, while certain dietary and lifestyle habits can cause you to lose excessive amounts of magnesium from your body. Not getting enough magnesium can reduce your quality of life. It can impair your ability to handle stress. When you are stressed, your adrenal glands release the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol into your bloodstream. Cortisol can cause magnesium depletion through urine. This means that anyone who has [...]
Gout May Signal Raised Prostate Cancer Risk
Gout may signal raised prostate cancer risk By naturopath Margaret Jasinska New research has shown that patients with gout are 50% more likely to develop cancer, with prostate cancer being the most common type in men. According to Patricia Kachur, MD, of Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson, Louisiana, “Although uric acid can function as a systemic antioxidant in low levels, studies have shown that increased levels of serum uric acid can contribute to inflammation that can lead to the development of cancer”. Gout is the most common inflammatory disease in most western nations, and is diagnosed by the presence [...]
Chicken, Leek And Garlic Soup
Chicken, leek and garlic soup Chicken soup has a natural ingredient which feeds, repairs and calms the mucous lining in the small intestine. This comforting chicken, leek and garlic soup will heal the nerves, improve digestion and reduce allergies. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 10 Serving size: 643 g Total calories: 469 Protein: 38.34 g Fat: 15.12 g Carbohydrates: 46.85 g Fibre: 6 g Ingredients 6 cups chicken bone stock 500 g chicken meat, sliced or shredded 1 leek, sliced 100 g shitake mushrooms, sliced 1 large garlic bulb, peeled and [...]
Did You Know Your Gut Bugs Affect Your Appetite?
Did you know your gut bugs affect your appetite? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Having the right gut bugs can help to reduce your appetite and food cravings, making it easier to attain a healthy weight. Your body weight is influenced by countless different factors. Losing or gaining weight depends on far more than just the calories you consume and the exercise you do. This is well known by our patients who struggle with their weight because of thyroid problems, a liver condition, sleep problems or an adrenal gland condition. New research has shown that healthy gut bugs send [...]
9 Habits You Need To Break To Slow Down Ageing
9 habits you need to break to slow down ageing By Jessah Shaw, Adv Dip (Nut Med) While there are many things you are probably aware of that can accelerate the ageing process such as smoking and obesity, below are some of the many common habits that may secretly be ageing us every day. 1. Excessive worrying While it is common to experience some degree of stress between work, family, relationships and time constraints, we can all attempt to reduce our tendency to worry. Not only does [...]
What To Eat If You’ve Got Gout
What to eat if you’ve got gout By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Gout is a very painful type of arthritis that usually affects the lower extremities. In 90 percent of cases gout affects the big toe. It’s also common in the joints of the feet and ankles. Gout occurs when there is a build up of uric acid in the bloodstream, which then gets deposited in the joints and other tissues, including the kidneys. Everyone has some uric acid in their bloodstream; people with gout make too much of it or don’t excrete it well enough. A gout attack can [...]
Chicken Salad With Figs
Chicken salad with figs A dish to enjoy for lunch or dinner, this chicken salad with figs is a sensational combination of sweet and salty ingredients. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 8 Serving size: 213 g Total calories: 323 Protein: 44.18 g Fat: 8.74 g Carbohydrates: 16.13 g Fibre: 2.5 g Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts 1 cup rocket leaves 4 fresh figs, halved 2 prosciutto slices, torn 2 bocconcini balls, torn to small pieces 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp honey Salt and pepper to [...]
You Can Get Alcoholic Liver Damage Even If You Don’t Drink
You can get alcoholic liver damage even if you don’t drink By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the build up of fat in the liver caused by factors other than alcohol. It affects at least a quarter of the adult population in developed nations, usually by the time they are 40. The disease is becoming increasingly prevalent in children though and we’ve seen it in eight year olds. What causes a fatty liver Several things can cause fatty liver. These are the most [...]