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DNA Methylation: How Methylation Influences Health Outcomes
With the recent increase in public awareness of methylation, research, and the availability of genetic and functional tests, it is important for us to keep abreast on clinical context of methylation. In addition, contradictory messages regarding the prescription of methyl donor nutrients make it challenging for a patient to determine best treatment approach. Our practitioners…
Read MoreUnderstanding Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Severe Pregnancy Complication.
Everyone has heard of nausea in pregnancy and some women are lucky enough not to experience much at all. Unfortunately, for some the nausea is more intense and some even experience what is called ‘hyperemesis gravidarum’ (HG) – where nausea and vomiting is so extreme that it can cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and weight loss. …
Read MoreIntermittent Fasting for Women: What Are The Potential Health Benefits?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained significant popularity as a health and wellness trend over the last few years. It gained notoriety through a number of well-known health figures, including Dr Michael Mosley, who had experimented with it in an attempt to manage his type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2012. IF involves alternating periods of eating…
Read MoreSimple Ways to Enhance Your Immune System
With the cold and flu season already in full swing, maintaining a strong immune system is vital to help keep you and your whole family healthy throughout the cooler months. Your immune system is your body’s natural defence mechanism against illness and while diet and a healthy gut are crucial in boosting immunity there are…
Read MoreSlow Cooker Beef
This slow cooker beef recipe makes this so easy, so delicious and really cost effective. You can do the same in a pressure cooker too. Serve with steamed green veges, a mash using sweet potato, potato and pumpkin or oven bakesome veges in the oven! INGREDIENTS METHOD Sauté onion in olive oil until soft.Add garlic,…
Read MoreWhat is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a much more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It is a cyclical hormonal disorder – meaning it comes in cycles and is linked to your menstrual cycle. It can be a severe and chronic medical condition that needs attention and support for mental and physical wellbeing. By Caren Wigmore,…
Read MoreDairy and Gluten Free Banana & Oat Biscuits
Another super simple and quick dairy free recipe for banana and oat biscuits that can be adapted to be gluten free too. The kids will love helping out with this and they can add them to their lunch box to take to school. By Sophia Wulff ND, Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist Ingredients Method Preheat oven…
Read MoreThings You Wish You Always Knew – 6 Ways To Influence Cancer Risk
We all know that our diet and lifestyle have a day-to-day influence on our health and wellbeing. But you may not realise that epidemiological studies have confirmed a 31-47% reduction of certain cancer risks over 7 years by adopting some simple but effective changes. There are a number of cancer-related events in February, including World…
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