Weight gain: is it cortisol?
The adrenal glands are 2 small glands that rest on top of both kidneys. Dysfunctional cortisol can lead to adrenal fatigue, inflammation, blood sugar and blood pressure dysfunction, thyroid issues and sleeping problems. Around age 40, our cortisol starts to increase, but it can become out of balance when we find higher cortisol in the […]
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Ten antioxidants you should aim to consume daily
Modern life and our poor dietary intake (fast convenient food), low nutrient status, environmental toxins and chemicals, inflammation, aging, stress, medications/drugs, all cause increased oxidation in the body. Free radicals are what cause oxidation, and this oxidation results in DNA damage, disease, and accelerated aging. Antioxidants are so important for us, because they provide a […]
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Boosting your child’s health naturally
As a parent I know there is so much conflicting health-related advice for kids, which it can make it really confusing to know what to do when they face a health issue. The fortunate thing is that children respond well to really simple changes. In terms of supporting optimal health for children, there are some […]
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Why boosting your antioxidant intake is crucial for good health
A simple and easy change in order to drastically improve health, wellbeing, and prevent cellular damage is to increase antioxidant intake and decrease toxic load. Antioxidants are crucial good health because they protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals cause DNA damage, oxidation, disease, and accelerated aging, but they are kept in check by […]
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Boosting energy naturally
One of the most common complaints we see in clinic is fatigue. Typically, people deal with a chronic health issue until there is a tipping point and they realise it’s time to do something about it. Fatigue is like that, it creeps up on you over time, and you continue to feel fatigued until you […]
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Minerals for strong digestive health
Minerals are required for optimal digestive function, because they act as cofactors, enabling enzymes to function. Minerals are also critical for healthy gastric acid secretion, intestinal motility, fluid balance within the GI tract, intestinal barrier integrity, and regulation of microbial balance within the intestinal tract. Gastric acid secretion Potassium is vital for the secretion of […]
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How can naturopathy help?
The practice of naturopathy continually evolves, however the primary focus is to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal by addressing the root cause of a health concern. The Consult We spend time with the patient, to understand what their health concerns are, and undertake a full health history including information about family history, lifestyle, […]
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Exercise for wellbeing
We all know that exercise is good for our health, but what are some of the negative health outcomes to a sedentary lifestyle? Sitting accelerates ageing. According to studies, it increases your risk of conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular events, even organ damage (heart, pancreas, colon), accelerates muscle decline, contributes to weak bones (osteopenia and osteoporosis) and […]
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Hello Spring, Hello Hayfever
Now that it’s Springtime, I’m seeing a lot of patients with the return of their seasonal hayfever. Some days are worse than others (recent windy weather in Melbourne was contributing to an increase in symptoms). The strength of your immune response (and its sensitivity level) is linked to how much else it needs to tolerate […]
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Telomere length, and the best approach to anti ageing
Telomeres are the caps at the end of each strand of DNA that protect our chromosomes, and as we age, our telomeres shorten. Research has shown that people who closely follow a Mediterranean style diet have longer telomeres due to the high anti-inflammatory component of the diet, as well as higher antioxidant intake. Certain types […]
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