Health News & Tips

Follow these simple yoga techniques to destress and relax

http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/De_stress_with_Yoga

Believe it or not, some food product ingredients should simply not be eaten. For a healthier 2013, read about which nutrition label ingredients to avoid: http://wakeup-world.com/2012/10/05/eight-ingredients-you-never-want-to-see-on-your-nutrition-label/

If you or someone you know is taking Elevit or a similar pregnancy multi, I highly recommend the following article to understand the pitfalls of some common retail products….
http://emed.com.au/index.php?Doo=NewsLetterArticle&news=14473,116&id=3599

Come along to experience different wellness modalities and to enjoy various demonstrations including tai chi, brazilian drumming, and a raw food demonstration by Karen Bartz… I will be there providing free mini-naturopathic health assessments (2 free wellness consultations included in your $30 entry ticket)

For further info see: http://wellnessday.webs.com/

Asthma flare-ups commonly occur at this time of year with the change in seasons and the increase in pollens in the air and so on. Whilst medications may be required in many cases, see my new article to find out what natural treatments may help to reduce the frequency & severity of symptoms:

12 naturopathic tips for asthma sufferers v1.1.pdf (PDF — 657 KB)

Some more evidence for why Vitamin D supplementation or increased intake of cod liver oil can help reduce painful periods…
http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/study_vitamin_d_reduces_menstrual_cramps

http://www.vitamindwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page_id=2781

Brain scans show that sugar is as addictive as cocaine. How does your sugar habit rate?http://www.onlinenursingprograms.com/nursing-your-sweet-tooth

A government report in 2009 supports that only 30% of our bodyweight is attributable to environmental and lifestyle factors, whereas a whopping 70% is attributable to our genetics. To find out more, read my article on genetic profiling and how it can provide a simple, effective solution to your weight loss difficulties!

Could the Gym be Making you Fat v1.0.pdf (PDF — 602 KB)

Just back from weekend training seminar and am very excited to now be a Fitgenes Certified Practitioner!! I can now offer you genetic profiling, which offers a simple, effective way of using knowledge of your DNA to identify and treat genetic susceptibilities to disease. This eliminates the guesswork and helps to focus naturopathic treatment where you will need it most to get the best health results quickly and to optimise your health throughout your lifetime. And don’t worry, only those gene variants whose expression can be modified or compensated for through known diet & lifestyle treatments will be tested!!

Hope to have my first test kits available during the week, will post an update when they arrive. However, am confident that I should have the kits available for initial bookings from this coming Saturday, 4th August. In the meantime, please contact me if you would like any further information.

Salivary Testing for hormonal imbalances

Salivary hormone testing is a simple, non-invasive means of identifying female & male hormone imbalances as well as adrenal imbalances. Find out more in my article on salivary hormones:
Salivary hormone testing v1.1.pdf (PDF — 420 KB)

If you have some time this coming weekend ( be aware that this will be happening in US time zone), click on the attached link to tune in to various free talks and health information from some well-known names in the natural medicine industry game. Unfortunately there’s no timetable as such, so just try your luck when you have a little bit of time to find out what’s on…..
http://www.naturalnews.com/036261_free_healing_summit.html

It seems that many people these days either eat too much or too little protein. The rule of thumb is to consume 1g protein for every kilo of body weight, e.g. a 65 kg person should consume approximately 65g protein daily. Sometimes this can be a challenge for vegetarians and vegans, but there are indeed many good plant based sources of protein available to choose from. Plant sources tend to have the added bonuses of being alkalising and anti-inflammatory and not being contaminated with the antibiotics often found in meat sources. Boost your daily protein intake with some ideas from the following natural news article:
http://www.naturalnews.com/036270_vegan_protein_legumes.html

Nothing you wouldn’t have already supposed was true, but nice to see the scientific evidence to back it up. All your efforts to exercise regularly and to eat plenty of fruit & veg will indeed pay dividends in the long term… keep it up girls!!:-)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120530100512.htm

Never underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep! Click this link for some tips for getting more shut-eye time…
http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/beat_insomnia_with_aromatherapy

Here are some great tips for avoiding the dreaded colds & flus which are prevalent at this time of year
http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/top_5_flu_prevention_tips

Get or stay in shape over the winter with these great tips for boosting your metabolism
http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/body+fitness/weight+loss/galleries/5+ways+to+boost+your+metabolism,19605

Henry Ford once famously said, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Could you use a few tips for helping to think more positively and to feel more confident about striving for a goal, whether it be to lose a few kilos, get a bit fitter, reduce the extraordinary amount of coffee that passes your lips daily, look for a better job or to get more sleep? Click on this link from the natural therapy pages for some tips on how to reprogram your mind with positive affirmations: http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/what_are_affirmations

It’s certainly a beautiful time of year to be outside doing some extra steps and taking in some fresh air!! Read this article for some tips on how to walk your way to better health.
http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/the_benefits_of_walking

Read my article on the heart to find out how dark chocolate may in fact improve heart health!
The Heart v1.0.pdf (PDF — 476 KB)

Do you know someone who would benefit from some naturopathic advice, but needs a little nudge in the right direction? A gift certificate is the perfect solution to help set them on the road to better health & wellness!!

Gift certificates are also a great idea for Mother’s Day (Sunday 13th May), goodness knows she surely deserves it! Take advantage of my Mother’s Day Special 2 for 1 offer: buy a gift certificate before Mother’s Day for mum or another special someone and not only get in their good books, but receive a bonus voucher to the same value to use towards your own consultation*** (see below for Terms & Conditions)

The following article has an American slant, but the Australian diet isn’t much different and despite what we might like to think, sugar will act as sugar does, no matter who you are. Click on the following link to find out more about the harm that excess sugar can cause, what foods to look out for which may contain ‘hidden’ sugars and common mistakes about sugar to avoid: http://www.naturalnews.com/035566_Americans_sugar_disease.html

Stress-busting Tips.pdf (PDF — 266 KB)

Free Tai Chi, Yoga classes & more on offer at World Healing Day. Drop by my stall and pay me a visit while you are there:
http://www.taichiatthebeach.com/#/world-healing-day-2012/4560856429