Posts by Caren Wigmore
Why Is Melatonin Important For Sleep?
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by our pineal gland which plays a role in your natural sleep-wake cycle. The production of this important hormone is affected by light/dark cycles as well as cortisol. Light can either suppress or synchronize melatonin production depending on our exposure. Melatonin should be at its highest level at night 4…
Read MoreHow To Strengthen Your Immune System: Natural Ways To Boost Immunity
Author: Caren Wigmore ND It’s a timely moment to talk about immune function and how to strengthen your immune system. Thankfully we have some wonderful tools in our nutrition kits to boost our immunity too: Humble Vit C – Interesting this is currently being used in an IV form in 3 separate trials in china for…
Read MoreHow Is Iron Absorbed In The Human Body: Is More Better?
As naturopaths and nutritionists, we’re often asked about iron supplementation and if more iron is required, what the best dosage is. More specifically, people are interested to know: how is iron absorbed in the human body and is more better? There are a few factors we need to take into consideration when supplementing iron. How…
Read MoreThe Magic Of Ginger For Period Pain
Did you know that ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory properties? Period pain is driven by inflammatory mediators and thankfully ginger is a safe and effective antidote to painful periods. Recent research has confirmed that ginger is as effective as Ponstan on relieving period pain AND has the added benefit of having no adverse effects associated with…
Read MoreWhat Is The Relationship Between Food and Mood?
Author: Caren Wigmore ND Our body is wonderful at telling us what is wrong but sometimes we might not be as good at reading the signs. Sometimes we don’t make the connection between food and mood. Do you know what might be the driver behind these common symptoms: anxiety, for no apparent reason irritable / angry…
Read MoreWhat Are The Symptoms Of Pyroluria & Is There A Pyrrole Disorder Treatment Plan?
You may have heard the term Pyrrole, Pyrroluria, Pyrrole Disorder, Kryptopyrole, or even Mauve Factor: they are all referring to a condition that results in an overproduction of pyrroles or hydroxyhaemopyrrolin-2-one (HPL). But what is Pyroluria or Pyrrole Disorder? What are the symptoms and how can it be treated? In this blog post we aim…
Read MoreWhat Causes Hot Flushes In Menopause?
One of the most common and troublesome symptoms of menopause is hot flushes but what causes hot flushes and what can you do to minimise the effects of this annoying issue? The drop in oestrogen is a significant catalyst, however it is not the only cause, as symptomatic and asymptomatic women have both been found…
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