In a world of quick-fixes and a “one pill for every ill” approach to healthcare, it is no wonder that we are seeing a dramatic rise in chronic illnesses. The term “holistic health” is often bantered about but what does it really mean? Whether you are looking at naturopathic or homeopathic medicine, the approach is … Read more
The following article explains how dementia has multiple co-factors in its development. The best treatment is prevention. Article courtesy of Professor Kerry Bone. Dementia patients generally show a mixed pathology, and it has been found that patients diagnosed with Alzheimer disease (AD) often have other pathologies, such as white matter lesions, vascular dementia and LATE … Read more
Delia McCabe has compiled this highly informative breakdown about how your gut interacts with your brain. It also highlights how the probiotic revolution is severely lacking – both in the science and actions. After all, with around 100 trillion bacteria in our gut, how can a few strains rebalance what is out of whack? This … Read more
Can the Mediterranean Diet Improve Memory and Reduce the Incidence of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease in older people? The science supports this hypothesis. https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/mediterranean-diet-why-is-it-so-good-for-us/ https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/dementia-awareness/ https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/mental-health-diet-and-your-gut The rising prevalence of cognitive disorders underscores the importance of understanding the relationship between diet and cognitive health. The Mediterranean diet (MeDi) is the most extensively studied diet … Read more
The following article, “Four Ways to Spot Cognitive Decline Without a Formal Assessment, Clues are obvious if you know what to look for” has been written by Delia McCabe. Alternatively, you can listen to her podcast “Cognitive decline is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon linked to structural and functional changes within neural tissue. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s … Read more
Everyday exposure to toxins are silently wreaking havoc on our well-being, causing a surge in chronic diseases and health complications, including declining fertility rates. In this video, Dr Mark Hyman speaks with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno about the hidden dangers of environmental toxins. Learn about practical detoxification pathways, foods that support detox, and effective methods like … Read more
The term “essential fatty acids” relates to oils/fats which must be obtained from diet. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) include the Omega-3 and Omega-6 oils. While Omega-9 oils are not truly “essential” because they can be synthesized in the body, sources include avocado, almond, peanut, and walnut oils. Omega-3 oils are contained in cold water fish … Read more
The following article was written by Grace Rivas, BHSc Nat. Practitioner, Nutritional & Herbal Medicine, Functional Medicine & Holistic Health – https://www.gracerivas.com/ The Pros & Cons of taking supplements… With the desire to attain good health, the ready availability of nutraceuticals and many online influencers promoting supplements, this self-prescribing trend has become dangerously popular, consequently with an increase in … Read more
Optimum nutrition is the foundation for optimum health according to Bradley McEwen, PhD, MHSc(Hum Nutr), BHSc, Naturopath and Senior Lecturer at Southern Cross University. Fruit and vegetables are extremely important for a healthy lifestyle as sources of nutrients for optimal health. Fruit and vegetables are important in the reduction of disease risk. These disease risks … Read more
Three recent studies offer an exciting opportunity to delve deeper into the understanding of how omega-3 fatty acids benefit the brain. With one study focusing on the potential protective effects of omega-3 against air pollution, another shedding light on the importance of omega-3 for Alzheimer’s disease, and a meta-analysis revealing positive outcomes in perinatal depression … Read more