Carbs are not EVIL!! Back in the 1970’s, fat was regarded as bad, in terms of cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart health. Margarine was touted as a “healthy” alternative (which it isn’t!) Fast forward to today’s latest nutritional fads and now high fat, high protein, low carbohydrate diets are all the rage. Carbohydrate is …
When we think of detoxification, we often refer to the liver. But a major component of toxin elimination occurs in the bowel. Whilst eating a clean diet is important for well-being, ensuring the health of our large intestine and its optimal function is vital too. Did you know that one of the main reasons colon …
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Have you ever lost your train of thought in the middle of a conversation? Or walked into a room for something and forgotten why? Maybe you are forgetting the names of people you have known for years, or keep losing your wallet! This happens to everyone from time to time, but if it’s becoming more …
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Covid-19 Life Being stuck indoors during COVID-19 onset has been a testing time for many of us. Whether you’ve been working from home, studying, home schooling your kids (or all of the above), lack of access to social networks and services for the last few months has left us with a fair bit of cabin …
In these uncertain times of COVID-19, many people are feeling a sense of fear, hesitancy, and perhaps frustration. Our access to multiple information sources often results in confusion as to what path to take going forward. Can we eat cheap foods and still stay healthy? Who should we listen to? How can we avoid getting …
Vegan diets: have you ever considered not only cutting back on eating animal products, but going without them altogether? How about giving it a try this month, appropriately called Veganuary! Even though the month is halfway through, it’s never too late to start. Especially if the Summer indulgences have left you feeling tired and sluggish… …
Dysbiosis is a term used to characterise imbalances of the microbiome in the stomach. Many people suffer from harmful gut bacteria and the digestive symptoms that accompany them. At least 1 in 3 Australians carry around a harmful bug called H pylori; many of whom are undiagnosed. When you think about it this it’s likely …
Great Skin: everybody wants It! Everybody loves to have a healthy glow! When we look good, we feel better about ourselves and have a happier outlook. Great skin is something we all aspire to; in fact, lots of people spend thousands of dollars to maintain a youthful look. But what does the skin actually do …
Cholesterol is of vital importance to our bodies. It forms the building blocks for both nervous system and reproductive hormones, as well as certain digestive enzymes and Vitamin D. You’ll find it in every cell of the body, providing structure to the cell membranes (outer covering.) The brain contains the most cholesterol, and assists with …
Constipation: it’s not a happy topic! It’s probably the last thing most people want to talk about; but excellent digestive function is so important! I see numerous people in clinical practice with this problem and most often believe that they are stuck with it. Despite lots of different causes, many solutions to constipation are available. …
