Research is drawing links between brain plasticity and the healing powers of sleep Most of us feel a good night’s sleep helps us function better during the day. But researchers are only now beginning to connect the dots between brain plasticity and the healing powers of sleep — and what happens to insomniacs when that … Read more
Unmetabolised Folic Acid FOLATES, FOLIC ACID, AND UNMETHYLATED FOLIC ACID are not much of a muchness when it comes to human physiology. In the advent of Nutrigenomic assessments, Naturopaths have the qualifications to advise on nutrition and nutritional supplements focussing on the impact of different forms of key nutrients. Found in leafy green vegetables, natural folates are … Read more
The following article was published in Medscape and is written by Pam Harrison, June 16, 2015: NSAIDs Dramatically Reduce Ovulation With Consistent Use ROME — Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been shown to inhibit ovulation and reduce progesterone levels in young women, which could seriously undermine fertility, new research suggests. “I’m actually a very late … Read more
A friend recently asked why so many of his work colleagues were being diagnosed with quite serious health issues. Without knowing their situations, this was not an easy question to answer. As a general recommendation, a few dietary changes can often relieve many symptoms. These usually include elimination of wheat, dairy, artificially flavoured/coloured/sweetened foods, processed … Read more
Imagine the excitement throughout the scientific community when the human genome was cracked. Scientists believed they had found the answer to everything that makes us human. You can imagine the disappointment when they subsequently realised that our genes only comprise a very tiny component of who we really are. I am very excited to share … Read more
Cellulite and oedema can ruin the appearance of even the most slender leg. Quite contrary to common belief, cellulite is not the domain of the overweight or sedentary woman. Young, slim, athletic women and, more recently, men also suffer the dimpling of cellulite. While cellulite is mainly the result of accumulated toxins, oedema is a … Read more
According to researchers at the National Institute of Health in the United States, high blood levels of cadmium in females and high levels of lead in males can delay pregnancy in couples trying to become pregnant. 501 couples from 16 counties were studied from 2005 to 2009. All couples were over 18 and were closely … Read more
Iodine is a vitally important nutrient that is detected in every organ and tissue. Along with being essential for healthy thyroid function and efficient metabolism, there is increasing evidence that low iodine is related to numerous diseases, including cancer. Worldwide, it’s thought that up to 40 percent of the population is at risk of iodine … Read more
Breast cancer screening can no longer be justified, because the harm to many women from needless diagnosis and damaging treatment outweighs the small number of lives saved, according to a book that accuses many in the scientific establishment of misconduct in their efforts to bury the evidence of critics and keep mammography alive. Peter Gøtzsche, … Read more
As early as 400BC, Hippocrates declared that “aromatic vapour baths are useful in treating female disorders”. In the 21st Century nothing has changed. During my ten years in clinic, I have treated many women who have suffered with different forms of pre-menstrual discomfort. Pain included mild to debilitating headaches and migraines; cramping that would have … Read more