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If you experience ongoing, chronic acid reflux and indigestion or heartburn, chances are you have Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The naturopathic approach to GERD Conventional medicine will have believing that GERD results from high levels of stomach acid, which travels up into the oesophagus. What Doctors fail to explain is …
Some of you might’ve noticed juicing has quickly risen in rank on the nutrition fad scale and scene. Celebrities love it, dieters love it, and new wave detox junkies are addicted. You have probably personally not been immune to the many juice bars popping up around Sydney. There are many …
Bloating after eating isn’t normal. In fact, it is your body signalling that an overgrowth of bacteria and inflammation is present in your digestive tract. Often this is caused by food intolerances, which can be determined by specialised testing and/or an elimination diet. Sometimes though there is more to it. …
Did you know that your gut function and bacteria play a huge role in the immune system? Like most, when you start to feel run down and sick, your digestion is probably the last thing that comes to mind. Gut bacteria and the immune system If you were to add …
Contrary to popular belief, it is totally ok to eat butter. The health benefits of butter are vast. It’s nourishing, tastes good on anything and contrary to popular belief, will not sky rocket your cholesterol levels nor make you fat when you eat it in sensible, moderate amounts. Butter anti-inflammatory …
Many can’t escape cold and flu with the changing seasons and fluctuating temperatures of climate change. When you start to sniffle and ache, there are several things you can do to ward off the bug and feel better sooner: Ten ways to feel better with cold and flu Eat warming, …
Knowing how to shop, where to shop and understanding health food jargon are some of the most common questions people are looking to have answered. So if you find yourself left scratching your head at the supermarket, know you are not alone. . 1. Where you shop counts Overall, the …
When a couple can’t get pregnant, the cause is often hard to pinpoint. Generally the first stop is at the local GPs office to cross some common causes off the list. In men these include low sperm count and poor sperm motility. In women it may include Polycystic Ovarian syndrome …
Both chlorella and spirulina are considered superfoods as they are packed with nutrition that is absorbed easily by the body. Both derive from algae but offer different benefits to your health. So when standing at the shelf in the health food shop, how do you know if chlorella or spirulina is …
The ultimate benefit of a trip to the local farmers market is buying a box of inexpensive, eco-friendly, non-toxic, locally grown produce t to take home. But with no labels to check like you do at the supermarket, how are you supposed to know for sure that the produce is …
Liver congestion and hormone dysfunction are more closely linked than you think, and may potentially cause a list of female reproductive issues. Liver congestion itself also lies at the heart of many chronic illnesses, and is regularly overlooked as the primary block to weight loss. A snapshot of how the liver …
For many women, going to the toilet becomes an issue exactly a week before their period is due to arrive. Digestion slows, and they are unsure why. The answer is lies in the relationship progesterone has with your bowel tissue. An overview of the reproductive cycle During female reproductive years, …
Most people are surprised to know that eating fat does not make you fat. Despite what many doctors have told us over the last 25 years, fat is not the enemy. Healthy fats do not contribute to heart disease, they don’t raise your cholesterol and in moderate quantities they most …
Good quality chocolate does not always have to be a cheat food. A healthy chocolate habit may help to reduce stress, ageing, inflammation, increase brainpower, heart health and more. So we should feel good about a regular chocolate hit as chocolate always loves us back (warning: it does love some of us …
Sixty percent of the world’s population are intolerant to dairy products. For these people, foods made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep and buffalo can cause symptoms such as include fatigue, bloating, painful gas, diarrhoea and/or constipation (presenting normally around 30 minutes after eating). This is due to the …
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