OR: the elephant in the room. And no, that’s not code for the size of my butt which is reasonably average for a 44 year-old 5’2 woman who weighs 74 kgs. OK, technically that’s obese based on the BMI standards. But I’m fit, and comfortable in my own skin on most days. So while I’ve … Continue reading
Good quality food choices are essential during stressful periods and adrenal fatigue. Often during times of stress the adrenals respond by speeding up the cells metabolism, using up much of the body’s nutrients. Without replenishing these nutrients, the body is left depleted – creating a nutritional void. 1. Eat Regularly to Avoid Low Blood Sugar … Continue reading
Today’s modern lifestyle puts constant demands on our adrenal glands. Over a period of time, continual stress will eventually deplete the health and function of the adrenal glands, resulting in one of the most undiagnosed conditions in western society – adrenal fatigue. The adrenals are the main stress control system of the body, they are … Continue reading
According to Dr. Carolyn Dean MD, ND, two major lifestyle factors that deplete your body of magnesium are stress and prescription drugs. Unfortunately, the conventional medical approach for the former oftentimes leads to the latter, making your situation progressively worse. Dr. Dean explains: “The scenario that I like to talk about is very basic. You … Continue reading
An Allergy is what results when your Immune System is inappropriately activated. Your immune system is designed to attack bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It is not intended to attack the food you consume. When the immune system is activated, antibodies (also called immunoglobulin) are produced. Antibodies in turn trigger an inflammatory response. Inflammation causes pain … Continue reading
Autism: Tornado in the Brain By William Walsh and Dan E. Burns “It’s becoming quite clear to more and more of us that autism is not genetic, but epigenetic.” So says William J. Walsh, who received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Iowa State University and is an expert in nutritional medicine. In the 1970s, … Continue reading
That was me. Three weeks ago. Detox shmetox – surely you can just recommend a supplement to make my finger nails grow long and strong and we can all be on our way?!! SIX WEEKS OF DETOXING – you must be mad! If I could work out how to attach the pic of my nails … Continue reading
The health industry has defined menopause as a disease (and discovered it as another source of income…), a disease that will require treatment for life! As part of this process we see the mismanagement of drug protocols, misinformation, specific menopause product development, the establishment of institutions and the growth of the information gurus. The current … Continue reading
Menopause is a natural event in every woman’s life. While some women appear to breeze through the menopause years others are left feeling run down, tired, and irritable. Some experience symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, headaches, aches and pains, and weight gain. These symptoms are common and a natural response to the hormonal changes … Continue reading
As a Naturopath treating children with autism for 15 years, I would like to share a recent research paper on autism diet and nutrition. It provides an excellent framework for consideration of dietary intervention and supplementation for children with autism. By way of a double-blind study, it cements a foundational understanding of how diet and … Continue reading