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To My Mentee

To My Mentee

“It might take a year, it might take a day, but what’s meant to be will always find its way” Unknown I believe one of the reasons people develop burnout and mental depletion is because we have more outputs than inputs. A couple of years...

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What Liv is Currently Eating 20/07/20

What Liv is Currently Eating 20/07/20

(Latest photo of me) This is the second edition of “What Liv is Currently Eating”.  The first one was on 02/08/19, nearly one year ago! We all go through phases of cooking the same meal, whizzing up the same smoothie, and reaching in...

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Food For Thought

Food For Thought

We all know someone who is affected by Dementia or Alzheimer’s.  Alzheimer’s is the most common form of Dementia, it contributes to 60-70% of cases.  It is estimated 5-8% of the population over 60 years old has Dementia.  Some call...

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What Liv is Currently Eating 02/08/19

What Liv is Currently Eating 02/08/19

(Latest photo of me) We all go through phases of cooking the same meal, whizzing up the same smoothie, and reaching in the cupboard to pull out the same snack.  A Nutritionist is no different.  Habit removes the stress and time spent hovering...

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N=1 Self Experimentation

N=1 Self Experimentation

I believe self-experimentation is the most effective way to determine your ultimate diet.  Even the best diet template is generalised and not tailored to your unique self. So I have been around the block.  As a Naturopath/Nutritionist n=1 is my...

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The Importance of Stomach Acid

The Importance of Stomach Acid

A Personal Experience… the first digestive symptom and first indication of leaky gut I experienced was hypochlorydria (low stomach acid), which is rare for someone 16 years of age.  Little did I know then, that it is linked to so many...

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Health Benefits of Summer

Health Benefits of Summer

Your Health Loves Summer! Welcome summer!  Here are my top 10 reasons to love summer… Vitamin D ~ deficiency of this important vitamin may be the reason you feel SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) during the winter months. Vitamin D enhances...

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5 Surprising Foods Naturopaths Eat

5 Surprising Foods Naturopaths Eat

Chocolate… dark only! Cacao is one of the highest sources of antioxidants in the world, which protects against many chronic diseases. Boosts mood by releasing feel-good hormones. Nutrient dense containing B vitamins, calcium, sulphur...

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