The Challenge of Magnesium Deficiency Review these 8 commons signs of magnesium deficiency to see if they sound familiar… Headaches From slight passing tension to intense migraines, headaches can indicate low magnesium levels. This is because magnesium is essential for muscle relaxation and cellular function. Muscle pain and cramps Muscle pain and cramping can arise for … Read more
Lost Your ‘Get-Up-and-Go?’ Most people have experienced low energy or fatigue at some point in their lives. After juggling home, work and family life, it’s no wonder there is little energy left for yourself! Anyone can feel tired at the end of the day, but ongoing fatigue can sneak up on you and become your ‘new … Read more
How are folates different? Folic Acid is a relatively cheap, synthetic form of folate that has often been the primary choice of folate for many clinical studies over the last century. In conditions where folate is required, the potentially superior benefits of Folinic Acid supplementation as a safe, well tolerated and affordable form of folate, … Read more
Adulteration is the addition of an impure, cheap, or unnecessary ingredient to cheat, cheapen, or falsify an ingredient or preparation. Adulteration of botanical ingredients can be accidental, as a result of poor quality-control procedures; or deliberate, with intentional adulteration often occurring for financial gain. As a practitioners, I want to get results for my patients. This involves … Read more
The most common reasons for children to be picky eaters are 1. Behavioural – they may be too busy and distracted to sit down for a meal and finish it 2. Filling up on juices or fizzy drinks or other “empty calories” 3. Constipation – if the tummy is filled with faeces, there is not … Read more
Women with Fibromyalgia Have Lower Levels of Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Iron and Manganese in Hair Mineral Analysis Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder suffered by many thousands of people, predominately women, which is still poorly understood. Fundamental symptoms include fatigue and musculoskeletal pain with a heightened tendency to anxiety and depression. Modern life, often high in stress … Read more
Most vitamins were found, described and synthesized in the first part of the 20th century. In the sixties, biochemist and psychiatrist Dr. Abram Hoffer theorized – and proved in practice – that He founded the Journal of Schizophrenia, later renamed Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine. Ortho means “right”, so the term orthomolecular means to set things straight on a … Read more
Up to 60% of Australians, Americans and Europeans are deficient in magnesium, a mineral that is essential for so many different metabolic pathways and bodily functions that it should really be a public health priority. Magnesium deficiency is associated with: preterm labour high blood pressure muscle cramps anxiety constipation diabetes osteoporosis, and countless other common … Read more
Recently in clinic I discussed supplements with a mum. She told me that she gave her children multi-vitamin and fish oil gummies. I decided to check these out and here’s what I found: Over-the-counter, ‘cheap’ brands are often not the most economical solution. Omega 3 Children’s Omega 3 Gummies The recommended daily dose for children … Read more
When it comes to supplements, there is a lot of conflicting information around. Some people insist that if you eat a healthy balanced diet, there is no need to supplement. Yes, and, No. We live in a world where soils have become both depleted in nutrients and polluted with chemicals. Even if the mineral level … Read more
