What does it mean to be “well”? Many people believe ‘health’ and ‘wellness’ are terms that simply mean being free from disease, but there is so much more to being truly well! Are you really well if you are overweight, forgetful, tired, moody, or have poor skin? If you suffer from headaches, frequent colds, constipation or … Read more
No matter how tempting, you should NEVER self prescribe nutritional supplements. Television and radio commercials are very clever and make you want to go out and buy that fabulous product! But Beware! I recently saw an advert on TV for a Hair Skin & Nail formula by a wellknown brand. This product contains a considerable dose … Read more
Iodine has received a lot of attention in recent months with respect to pregnancy and how a deficiency impacts on the unborn child. However, there are many other reasons why the body needs good iodine levels. Here are a few as listed by Jorge D. Flechas, MD: Iodine deficiency causes fibrocystic breast disease and cyclic … Read more
New official iodine advice for pregnancy Posted on the 5/03/2010 by * By Danny Rose * From: AAP * March 04, 2010 5:41PM AUSTRALIAN women who are intending to fall pregnant should be taking an iodine supplement, health authorities now say in a “huge” change to the official advice. Women planning to start a … Read more
Rarely a week goes by when I do not receive a call from a patient who has had a bone density scan and was told they have osteopoenia. Osteopoenia is a term used to describe bone density that is below optimum; it is not a diagnosis and should not be confused with osteoporosis. Peak bone … Read more
All about Iron Iron is an important mineral necessary for the survival of the human body. Anaemia, due to iron deficiency, is one of the two leading causes of illness worldwide. Functions: the main functions of iron are to transport oxygen within the body and to convert blood sugar into energy. Iron is also part … Read more
