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Osteoporosis Natural Treatment

Osteoporosis Natural Treatment

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become fragile and brittle, leading to a higher risk of fractures than normal bones. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, such as calcium, more quickly than the body can replace them.  This...

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Insulin Resistance Top 10 Tips

Insulin Resistance Top 10 Tips

A condition in which cells fail to respond normally to the hormone insulin.  Insulin is produced when glucose is released into the bloodstream.  Signs and symptoms include extreme thirst and hunger, hunger after eating and increased urination. ...

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Considerations for Anaemia

Considerations for Anaemia

Anaemia is defined as deficiency of red blood cells/haemoglobin in the blood.  It is commonly caused by dietary deficiencies of iron, vitamin B12 and folate (vitamin B9).  Anaemia is the most common nutrient deficiency, particularly in women. ...

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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, magnesium...

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Spotless Skin ~ Top 10 Foods to Avoid

Spotless Skin ~ Top 10 Foods to Avoid

Acne is the most common skin condition, which may be problematic at any age.  I struggled with it during my teen years, which is one of the reasons I became so interested in nutrition.  Due to my strong stance against medication, I did everything...

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Functional Foods vs. Supplements

Functional Foods vs. Supplements

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” (Hippocrates) Functional Foods have positive effects on health and wellbeing, beyond basic nutrition.  They are like superfoods that are extremely high in at least one particular vitamin or...

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Probiotics and Prebiotics

Probiotics and Prebiotics

What are Probiotics? Live bacteria which are beneficial for our health, especially the digestive system.  In Greek “pro” means promoting and “biotic” translates to life, therefore, probiotics promote life. Benefits of Probiotics: Help to relieve...

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Resistant Starch… the new Fibre?

Resistant Starch… the new Fibre?

Most of us have heard of soluble and insoluble fibre… but what about resistant starch? It’s the third type of fibre. The definition is “the sum of starch and products of starch degradation not absorbed in the small intestine of healthy...

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Top 10 Tips to Sleep Deep

Top 10 Tips to Sleep Deep

Natural sleep solutions… Technology Historically, humans were exposed to blue light (from the sun) in the morning and yellow light (from the moon) in the evening. The changing of light colour impacts our circadian rhythm. Blue light boosts...

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Top 10 Tips to Detox Your Liver

Top 10 Tips to Detox Your Liver

The importance of the liver… The liver has the imperative job of detoxifying everything we put into and onto our bodies, day in and day out. The process of detoxification is happening in our bodies all day, every day. However, the Western diet...

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How to be an Energiser Bunny

How to be an Energiser Bunny

B complex vitamins Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B7 are all essential for energy production in the body. Water soluble like vitamin C (as opposed to fat soluble like vitamins A, D, E and K) are not stored in the body. They are depleted rapidly...

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