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Could Your Thyroid Be Responsible For Your Health Problems?
Could your thyroid be responsible for your health problems? By Jessah Shaw, Adv Dip (Nut Med) The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. The thyroid gland manufactures the two hormones: T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine). The thyroid produces much more T4 than T3; however, T3 is the active hormone and is known to be much stronger than T4. What do thyroid hormones do? Thyroid hormones are responsible for controlling the basic activity of each cell in the body, including metabolism, growth and development. Because the thyroid is essentially the body’s thermostat, controlling [...]
These 6 Foods Could Be Harming Your Thyroid
These 6 foods could be harming your thyroid By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Thyroid problems are one of the most common health conditions we see in our patients. There seems to be an epidemic of thyroid problems at the moment, and we are seeing them in younger and younger patients. Women are at greater risk than men, particularly after childbirth or during menopause. Having a thyroid condition can make it much more difficult to lose weight, but it can affect your life in other ways – you will probably be tired and may be constipated. You may also feel [...]
Healthier Mashed Potato
Healthier mashed potato This delicious twist on traditional mashed potato will have them begging for more! Serves: 4 Ingredients: 6 Serving size: 206 g Total calories: 157 Protein: 2.2 g Fat: 6.06 g Carbohydrates: 25.35 g Fibre: 5.4 g Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped roughly 500 g carrots, peeled and chopped 2 tbsp organic coconut oil, melted ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp paprika Pinch of black pepper 1-2 tsp water or coconut milk (optional) Method Preheat the oven to 220º Celsius. Arrange all [...]
Are Your Liver Cells Dying?
Are your liver cells dying? By naturopath, Margaret Jasinska It sounds quite dramatic but it’s a reality for a large number of people. Most people are not aware of the serious effects an unhealthy diet can have on their liver. Everyone knows that consuming too much sugar can cause weight gain, rot your teeth and raise your risk of type 2 diabetes. Not everyone is aware that sugar can actually cause harm to your liver cells in a similar fashion to alcohol. A high sugar diet is the biggest risk factor for the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. [...]
Healthy Strawberry Milkshake
Healthy strawberry milkshake This strawberry milkshake is a super healthy take on this old classic favourite. Fresh coconut water is high in electrolytes and it hasn’t been pasteurised when you consume it straight from the coconut. You can use bottled if fresh is unavailable. The fresh coconut meat gives it a thicker creamier consistency. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 5 Serving size: 499 g Total calories: 803 Protein: 9.59 g Fat: 66.87 g Carbohydrates: 53.41 g Fibre: 21.3 g Note: This nutritional profile is based off plain Greek yoghurt. Ingredients [...]
6 Exercises You Can Do With Your Baby!
6 exercises you can do with your baby! By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) If you’re a new mum (or dad), you’re probably run off your feet, sleep deprived and busy spending every spare moment tending to the needs of your beautiful bundle of joy. Amongst all the busyness, it can be easy to forget about something really important – your own health. You may feel as though you don’t have the time to exercise, but the truth is, there are many exercises that you can do WITH your baby that are fairly easy and don’t take up [...]
Surprising Finding In Children With Learning Difficulties
Surprising finding in children with learning difficulties By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Does your child struggle with their attention span? Are they easily distracted and find it hard to sit still? Health problems could be responsible. Learning difficulties are extremely common in children. We don’t have a lot of figures on the incidence because there is a wide spectrum and many children remain undiagnosed. With most children being home schooled at the moment, some parents are getting first hand experience of their child’s struggles. Recent research has shown that children with high blood pressure are at much greater risk of [...]
Spicy Asian Apple Salad
Spicy Asian apple salad This is a lovely, light and tasty spicy Asian apple salad that can be eaten with meats, fish, eggs, chicken, or on its own. Serves: 2-4 Ingredients: 13 Serving size: 604 g Total calories: 425 Protein: 7.13 g Fat: 29.14 g Carbohydrates: 41.46 g Fibre: 13.4 g Ingredients 1 red or green chilli (more if desired) 100 g of baby spinach leaves or cos lettuce 1 cucumber ½ red capsicum 1 large tomato 1 red onion ½ bunch of fresh coriander 1 apple 1 ripe [...]
Seasonal Produce You Should Be Eating This Autumn
Seasonal produce you should be eating this Autumn By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) It is always best to eat seasonal fruit and vegetables if you can. The produce that you buy out of season has either been kept in storage for months, imported from overseas or grown in a hot house. This not only effects the flavour, but the nutrient content also. Freshly farmed produce is packed full of amazing vitamins and minerals. These nutrients diminish over time, so it is always best to buy produce that is in season. It is also much cheaper to do [...]
How To Read A Thyroid Blood Test
How to read a thyroid blood test By naturopath Margaret Jasinska If you’ve ever had a thyroid blood test, you may have felt a little confused by the result. Having your thyroid checked via a blood test can give you a lot of information. It can detect if you have an overactive gland, an underactive gland or an autoimmune thyroid disease such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease. Some thyroid conditions cannot be diagnosed via a blood test, these include thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer and an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre). Your doctor may give you a basic thyroid [...]