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Men Who Carry Mobile Phones In Their Pocket Have Reduced Sperm Quality
Men who carry mobile phones in their pocket have reduced sperm quality Infertility is a big problem and a growing problem. It is thought to affect at least 14 percent of couples living in high and middle income countries. Nearly every country has recently noticed declines in sperm quantity and sperm health. Almost every adult male living in these countries owns a mobile phone. Could there be a link? New research seems to confirm there is. Mobile phones emit radio frequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR), and this radiation has an effect on sperm development and function. Recently a systematic [...]
Quinoa Chicken Risotto
Quinoa chicken risotto If you’re a lover of risotto but want to look after your waist line, this quinoa chicken risotto recipe is for you! Using quinoa instead of rice, makes this risotto higher in protein and B vitamins than traditional risotto. This recipe is easy to make and you can easily swap the vegetables to suit what you have in your fridge. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 8 Serving size: 400 g Total calories: 444 Protein: 33.5 g Fat: 17.8 g Carbohydrates: 37.4 g Fibre: 5 g Ingredients 500 g [...]
Hepatitis Is A Modern-Day Epidemic
Hepatitis is a modern-day epidemic By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. This can be caused by several factors, such as: Excess fat building up in the liver from being overweight or diabetic Excess alcohol Overload with toxic chemicals from the environment Overload from prescription drugs or pain killers Damage to the liver due to intestinal disease, eg. coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth Autoimmune disease Viral infections There are hundreds of millions of people living with the hepatitis B and C viruses in their body and trying to exist with a [...]
You Should Switch To These Natural Cleaning Products!
You should switch to these natural cleaning products! By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Did you know that the average household contains approximately 250-300 chemicals? A large portion of these come from cleaning products and detergents. The harsh chemicals in cleaning products have been linked to a range of different issues such as dermatitis, nerve damage, respiratory issues and organ damage- just to name a few. Our livers have the difficult job of filtering out all these chemicals, and can become overwhelmed and sluggish, causing chemicals to circulate or to be stored in our body for long periods. [...]
Cutting Carbs Reverses Fatty Liver Faster Than Cutting Calories
Cutting carbs reverses fatty liver faster than cutting calories By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Do you know the most effective eating plan for clearing fat from the liver? The good news is you don't have to go hungry to reverse a fatty liver. If you have been diagnosed with a fatty liver, your doctor probably told you to lose weight by eating less and doing some exercise. It's true that weight loss helps to repair the liver, but the problem is, it's extremely difficult to lose weight if you've got a fatty liver. According to research published in the [...]
Rice And Vegetable Stuffed Capsicums
Rice and vegetable stuffed capsicums These rice and vegetable stuffed capsicums are healthy, delicious and super easy to throw together on those busy nights when you are quashed for time. Serves: 3 Ingredients: 12 Serving size: 600 g Total calories: 512 Protein: 12.77 g Fat: 20.63 g Carbohydrates: 72.27 g Fibre: 11.8 g Ingredients 6 small green or red capsicums 3 cups cooked rice (brown is preferable) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, roughly grated 1 zucchini, finely chopped into matchsticks 4 small button mushrooms, [...]
Are You Getting Enough Magnesium?
Are you getting enough magnesium? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Magnesium is an important mineral that is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. It plays important roles in muscle and nerve function, energy production, bone development and DNA development. Many people are low in magnesium and don’t even realise. Possible symptoms of low magnesium Muscle cramps or twitching Low energy Headaches Poor sleep Anxiety and low mood Premenstrual tension Possible causes of low magnesium Poor dietary intake of magnesium-containing foods Gut damage [...]
Gestational Diabetes May Raise Risk Of Postpartum Depression
Gestational diabetes may raise risk of postpartum depression By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Research has shown that women who develop diabetes while pregnant are more prone to suffering from postpartum depression. This association was found in first-time mothers and conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Karolinska Institute. The study looked at data from more than 700,000 women and was published in the journal Depression and Anxiety. The researchers also found that women with a history of depression are over 20 times more likely to develop postnatal depression than women who haven’t [...]
Case Study: Anxiety And Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Case study: Anxiety and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Anxiety is an extremely common problem we see patients with at our clinic. Did you know the hormone imbalance resulting in PCOS can cause or exacerbate anxiety? This was certainly the case for my patient Rachel who consulted with me five weeks ago. Rachel is a 28-year-old mum of a 3-year-old. She was first diagnosed with PCOS when she was 21. PCOS can be mild, moderate or severe. For most of the time Rachel’s case was mild, but it has become worse since the birth of [...]
Marinated Lamb Cutlets
Marinated lamb cutlets These keto-friendly marinated lamb cutlets are low in carb, tasty and easy to make. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 10 Serving size: 250 g Total calories: 420 Protein: 22 g Fat: 34.13 g Carbohydrates: 6.79 g Ingredients 12 lamb cutlets 2 cups plain yoghurt 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground turmeric 3 garlic cloves, crushed (optional) 1 lemon, juiced and rind finely grated ¼ cup each of finely chopped fresh mint and fresh coriander Sea salt and black pepper to taste [...]