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Strategies To Manage Emotional Eating
Strategies to manage emotional eating By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Emotional eating is a common problem that stands in the way of people achieving their health and weight goals. It can be very tough to beat, but there are strategies to minimise the frequency and intensity of emotional eating. Emotional eating is eating in response to unpleasant emotions while not hungry. Some people also engage in binge eating, whereby they consume a very large volume of food in a short space of time. The food of choice is almost always high in carbohydrate and high in calories. Most people [...]
Are Carbs To Blame For Your High Blood Pressure?
Are carbs to blame for your high blood pressure? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Most people associate salt with high blood pressure, but sugar and excess carbs are almost always the culprit. We all know that eating too much sugar or other high carbohydrate foods can cause you to gain weight, and overweight people are more prone to high blood pressure. However, new research has shown that even if you’re slim, eating too much sugar can still give you high blood pressure. This research appeared in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. This is important research because most people think [...]
Gluten Could Be Making You Fat
Gluten could be making you fat We have been taught to think that excess fat and sugar makes us fat, which as far as sugar is concerned is true. But can gluten alone make us overweight or stop us losing weight? You bet it can, I have seen it do this in hundreds of my patients. Gluten containing foods are naturally high in carbohydrates and most people do not need to ingest this type of carbohydrate. They are much better off to get their carbohydrates from vegetables and gluten-free grains. Other non-gluten containing grains, such as rice and [...]
Have You Had An Abnormal Liver Function Test?
Have you had an abnormal liver function test? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Elevated liver enzymes are a common finding on a blood test. Too often they are dismissed as insignificant by doctors and the underlying cause is not investigated. Many people with treatable liver diseases are not receiving treatment because abnormal liver function tests are not being properly investigated. It is important to know that even slightly elevated liver enzymes can indicate serious liver diseases. A UK study found that 11 percent of patients with elevated liver enzymes for over 6 months were found to have serious liver [...]
Ozone To Support Better Health
Ozone to support better health Ozone may be helpful for many different types of health problems that have failed to respond to conventional, herbal and nutritional therapies. Ozone is a natural gas made up of 3 oxygen molecules and is generated in nature by UV rays during thunderstorms and lightning, and gives the fresh invigorating smell to the air after a thunderstorm has passed. Ozone is an important component of our atmosphere. Our atmosphere contains 0.01 ppm-0.04 ppm of ozone, which balances the level of bacteria and mildew in nature. Ozone was discovered in 1840 and its benefits [...]
Even A Healthy Person May Benefit From A Liver Tonic
Even a healthy person may benefit from a liver tonic By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) It is common belief that liver supplements are only necessary if you take a lot of medication or have been diagnosed with liver inflammation or damage. Whilst these factors can certainly increase the need for liver support, even the average ‘healthy’ person can benefit from a little extra liver support. Let me explain why! The liver has two detoxification pathways - phase one and two. The phase one pathway is responsible for breaking down toxins that enter the body (through the air, [...]
Leaky Gut Worsens Fatty Liver
Leaky gut worsens fatty liver By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Research published in the journal Hepatology has found patients with an advanced form of fatty liver are more likely to have increased intestinal permeability and bacterial overgrowth in their small intestine. The severity of these intestinal conditions correlates with the severity of fatty liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common liver diseases in the world. It affects one in five to one in three people in western nations. It occurs when excessive fat accumulates within the liver, and can lead to inflammation, scarring and [...]
6 Hidden Reasons You’re Unable To Lose Weight
6 hidden reasons you’re unable to lose weight By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Have you tried a weight loss plan but you’re not getting the result you’d hoped for? This can be very frustrating and deflating. Of course it’s best to eat healthy food each day and get some movement. That’s good for your health no matter what you weigh. However, if you’ve got a significant amount of weight to lose and you’re doing your best with your diet, it’s important to see some progress. If weight isn’t coming off as expected, the following may be to blame: [...]
Healthier Gingerbread Biscuits
Healthier gingerbread biscuits This healthy gingerbread biscuit recipe is great for the whole family to enjoy at Christmas time. It is lower in sugar and carbohydrates than traditional recipes making it a better option for those who are watching their weight, have insulin resistance or simply want to eat a less refined diet. Makes: 25 biscuits Ingredients: 13 Serving size: 1 biscuit Total calories: 94 Carbohydrates: 9.05 g Fat: 6.06 g Protein: 2.05 g Ingredients 1½ cups almond flour 1 cup buckwheat flour 3 tbsp arrowroot powder 1 tsp [...]
Detox To Increase Your Energy
Detox to increase your energy By Nutrition Consultant, Jess Robinson Although our body constantly detoxifies itself naturally, our body can often use extra assistance as we are burdened with several toxins from the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, the beauty products we use on our hair and skin, and the state of constant stress a lot of us tend to be in. So how do you know you need to detox? Signs and symptoms to watch out for include: brain fog, fatigue, body odour, chemical sensitivities, bloating, flatulence, skin issues, acne, sleep [...]