It is always wonderful to read about advances in medicine. Especially when this involves doctors acknowledging the importance of nutrition for our health. For decades doctors have, and many still do, claim that “you can eat what you want” or “diet makes no difference” to your health. Perhaps this is due to the fact that … Read more
The following information was provided by https://www.drugwatch.com/roundup/glyphosate/ and highlights the need for vigilance in sourcing only organic produce and avoiding the use of this herbicide around your home. Glyphosate is an herbicide used to kill weeds. It’s the active ingredient in Roundup and other weed killers, and can cause a variety of side effects. Recent … Read more
Further to previous article on this topic – https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/pesticides-linked-to-parkinsons-disease/ – I am pleased to share a report provided by www.drugwatch.com Paraquat Paraquat, also known as Gramoxone, is one of the most commonly used herbicides in the world. Commercial farmers use it to kill weeds and grasses. Because Paraquat is highly toxic and can lead to … Read more
Respiratory infection rates and prognosis are associated with several risk factors. Pre-existing respiratory weakness due to heavy metal exposure, particularly from smoking and air pollution, are noteworthy. These two factors (among several) both increase disease risk independently as well as provide avenues by which heavy metals enter the body. In the face of heavy metal burden, … Read more
People are constantly amazed when I explain how toxic our environment is. The world we live in has changed significantly over the past 100 years, exposing us to millions of toxic substances. Unfortunately, our bodies can’t keep up with trying to clear all these chemicals, with the result that our health is suffering. Many of … Read more
Phytoestrogens are a special group of nutrients that occur naturally in most plant foods. The two major classes are isoflavones in soy, and lignans in seeds, whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. However, the one condition that should be noted is that any soy product must be certified organic non-GMO and fermented. Read more about the soy … Read more
The following article was published by Dr Mercola and is a must-read for anyone who uses and disposes of plastic. Plastic Is Everywhere Now, Including Your Brain Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked May 11, 2023 STORY AT-A-GLANCE We live in a throwaway society, and products intended for short-term consumption are packaged in materials … Read more
Blue eyes? Blonde hair? OR lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium …..? Heavy metal testing should be the foundation of every preconception and infertility program. Testing available through True Medicine. You may think that you lead a ‘healthy’ lifestyle, but unfortunately we are exposed to innumerable environmental toxins every day – and these toxins build up on our … Read more
The immune system is a complex defence network made up of three layers (Figure 1) – physical, chemical and mechanical. The first level of defence represents the physical or mechanical barriers which includes the skin, mucous membranes and cilia (which trap and prevent pathogen entry as found in respiratory and digestive tracts). Chemical barriers include … Read more
Why is microcirculation so important? A healthy microvascular system is essential to the health of the entire body. It functions to supply blood, oxygen and nutrients to all of the body’s cells, tissues and organs.1 As such, poor microcirculation can lead to the initiation and gradual worsening of many chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetic … Read more
