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Hair Loss In Women Can Be Helped
Hair loss in women can be helped By Marilyn Searle, Trichologist The condition of your hair speaks volumes about your general state of health. Healthy, shiny and lustrous hair is a reflection of vibrant health; whereas dry, brittle and thinning hair can signal hidden health problems. Having beautiful hair involves more than your daily beauty routine; it is more a reflection of your everyday lifestyle. No matter what type of hair your chromosomes have blessed you with, there are a number of solutions to get your hair in top condition. We have got to make the best of [...]
Do You Suffer With Chronic And Unresolved Health Problems?
Do you suffer with chronic and unresolved health problems? If you suffer with chronic and unresolved health problems, you need to see a professional naturopath who can look deeper into the cause of your problems by looking at your blood cells live. That is why the Dr Sandra Cabot Holistic Clinic provides the service of Live Blood Cell Analysis, which is done by our specialised naturopath Victoria Taylor. Victoria Taylor has been looking down microscopes since the early 1970s and has worked in microbiology at both state government and university levels. Victoria is also an excellent gardener and [...]
Is Your Diet Affecting Your Mood?
Is your diet affecting your mood? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Could the food you eat each day be affecting your emotional state? The answer is yes it definitely does, and much more than you realise. The food you eat determines how well your nervous system functions, how well your brain can produce neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) and your blood sugar level; all of which affect your mood. Your diet also affects how well you sleep and your energy levels, and when you are exhausted it’s so much harder to see the funny side of situations. When you have the [...]
5 Inexpensive Antioxidant-Rich Foods You Should Be Eating
5 inexpensive antioxidant-rich foods you should be eating By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) When we say antioxidants, we are referring specifically to compounds that defend our cells from damage caused by free radicals such as processed foods, alcohol, cigarette smoke, pesticides and environmental pollutants. Free radicals are linked to human diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, just to name a few. Thus, it is extremely important to start incorporating antioxidants into your diet: 1. Dark chocolate Great news for chocolate lovers, dark [...]
Is Your Gut Making You Tired?
Is your gut making you tired? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) One of the most common complaints that health practitioners hear from their patients is that they are constantly tired or fatigued. They wake unrefreshed even if they have slept well, they struggle to get out of bed, they hit a slump in the afternoon and crash by the evening. Tiredness or fatigue can really interfere with your day to day life. There are many different factors that come in when assessing the root cause of fatigue, and often there can be multiple causes. The gut (or [...]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome And Bipolar Disorder Are Linked
Polycystic ovarian syndrome and bipolar disorder are linked By naturopath Margaret Jasinska New research yet to be published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has shown that women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at significantly increased risk of developing bipolar disorder. The risk is reduced in PCOS patients receiving metformin treatment, but not in women receiving hormonal treatment (oral contraceptive pill). Insulin resistance is the main cause of PCOS in the majority of cases. This means insulin resistance also adversely affects mental health. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal problem in premenopausal women. Around [...]
Nut Butter Protein Bars
Nut butter protein bars These nut butter protein bars are perfect to keep in the fridge for breakfasts or for snacks when you need something tasty and satisfying. Serves: 12 Ingredients: 7 Serving size: 1 bar Total calories: 257 Carbohydrates: 10.68g Fat: 27.85g Protein: 9.53g Fibre: 2.6g Ingredients 1 cup almond meal ½ cup desiccated coconut 5 scoops Superfood powder 1 tbsp Nature Sweet Sugar Substitute 1 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, macadamia) 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted Optional: Chopped nuts or chocolate Method Add all ingredients [...]
Is The Summer Heat Leaving You Puffy And Bloated?
Is the summer heat leaving you puffy and bloated? Fluid retention is a common symptom in women and is always worse in hot weather. Fluid retention is also known as oedema, and the most common areas of the body to be affected are the lower legs and ankles, hands, face (particularly under the eyes) and abdomen. A woman’s fluid level can vary from day to day. If you hop on the scales and notice that you are two kilos heavier than you were yesterday, often it’s actually fluid, not fat. It can be very disheartening to see the [...]
6 Simple Ways To Detox Your Body
6 simple ways to detox your body By naturopath Margaret Jasinska If your body is overloaded with toxins, you are likely to feel tired, sluggish and bloated. You may even feel depressed or anxious and suffer with a foggy head. In our modern world toxins are almost impossible to avoid. Environmental toxins include things like pesticides, food additives, air and water pollution and heavy metals. However, toxins can also be generated within your own body. If you have an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in your intestines, they produce toxins that cause inflammation and free radical damage inside your [...]
What Is The Ketogenic Diet And Could It Help You Lose Weight?
What is the ketogenic diet and could it help you lose weight? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) The ketogenic diet has gained a lot of attention and popularity in recent years. It has traditionally been used in the medical world to control seizures in those with epilepsy, but is now increasing in popularity for fitness fanatics and those wanting to lose weight. What is the diet? Essentially, the ketogenic diet is a very low carbohydrate, high fat and moderate protein diet. It is a strict diet which involves you to carefully count your macronutrients (carbohydrates, fat and [...]