Who says dessert can’t be both delicious and good for you? By stewing the apples for this recipe you unlock their natural pectin a soluble fibre, shown to fuel beneficial gut microbes helping your microbiome thrive (Pascale et al., 2022). Adding PHGG (partially hydrolysed guar gum) to the crumble topping, and you boost it further with prebiotic fibre that not only supports improved digestion, but has even been linked to better
Long COVID is a chronic illness where some people experience a range of symptoms that continue, return, or develop long after the initial COVID infection has gone. While most people recover from COVID well, Long COVID involves new or ongoing symptoms following acute COVID-19 infection, which may include fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and breathlessness.1 Long COVID usually presents with clusters of symptoms, often overlapping, which can fluctuate and change over time
Naturopathy is one of the most popular forms of complementary medicine in Australia. Naturopaths receive over 4.9 million consultations per year, but many people still feel unsure about what naturopathy actually is, and what it can offer them. Naturopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare. It is an art, science, and practice – but it is also much more.
Nutrition in ADHD. Food and nutrition plays a key role in human health. We need to eat well to provide the nutrients required for our complex bodies to function. Neurodivergent persons needs are even higher, and yet it is even more difficult for us to eat right. Food is addictive, in more ways than one. When we eat for ADHD, we look for that dopamine kick. When we add in
Natural medicine in ADHD. This is a complex disorder where 3 neurotransmitters are in imbalance and the prefrontal cortex has reduced function. Natural medicine can support you to live a healthier mental and physical life. Learn how.
The thyroid gland is one of our largest endocrine glands, located in the neck and shaped like a butterfly. It contributes to regulating our metabolism, producing energy and maintaining healthy calcium levels. The most common problems include an underactive thyroid, referred to as hypothyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, referred to as hyperthyroidism. Pathology tests which measure thyroid function include TSH, fT4 and fT3. Sometimes there can be an autoimmune component
This is best made at least a day ahead and gets better over the next week when it becomes more like a raw relish … Place the balsamic vinegar, macadamia or olive oil, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves in a wide mixing bowl and whisk to combine.Pour the dressing over the beetroot combination and allow to marinate in a covered container in the fridge, at least overnight. 4 fresh Beetroot
A client recently asked about Kava, as she had been doing some reading about it and wondered whether it might be appropriate for her. There has been a fair amount of contention about this herb in the last few years, a fair amount of it undeserved. Kava has been used medicinally and recreationally in Papua New Guinea for many years. It has anxiety-relieving activities (proven in clinical studies), and scientific
Most of you will be aware (and have surely been told by your doctor) that you need extra folate in Pregnancy. But why? What does it do? Has anyone ever explained? Folate is one of the B-complex group of vitamins. It is known as folate in its naturally occurring form in food, or folic acid when in synthetic supplemental form. In the body it is essential for the building and
The thyroid gland is a small glandular organ that sits at the front of the throat. It produces the hormones T3 and T4. These govern the body’s metabolic processes, including growth and energy usage. A poorly functioning thyroid may fail to produce enough T3 and T4, which can lead to a number of symptoms. The symptoms are often vague and so are often missed or misdiagnosed. A person may simply
