Posts by Caryn Levick
Simple Ways to Enhance Your Immune System
With the cold and flu season already in full swing, maintaining a strong immune system is vital to help keep you and your whole family healthy throughout the cooler months. Your immune system is your body’s natural defence mechanism against illness and while diet and a healthy gut are crucial in boosting immunity there are…
Read MoreUnderstanding ADHD and the role of the Naturopath
Our practitioners recently attended a day-long seminar focussing on ADHD. This is a presentation that we are seeing so much more commonly now in clinic, and we particularly have noticed a sudden rise in Adults presenting with Late-Diagnosed ADHD. ADHD has previously been thought of as a childhood condition, however awareness around adult ADHD is…
Read MoreHeavy Metal Toxicity Symptoms You Should Know About
While your body needs small amounts of some heavy metals, such as iron, copper, manganese, selenium and zinc, to function effectively, your health is at risk if these accumulate to an excessively high level. In this article we’ll take a look at the heavy metal toxicity symptoms you should be aware of, how you could…
Read MorePesto Pasta Salad Recipe
Veges can be tasty! I make this pesto pasta salad every year for multiple parties, bbqs and gatherings – it’s a great way to substitute the unhealthy – and in my opinion bland – pasta salad that you get from the supermarket and include more veges. I N G R E D I E N…
Read MoreCoping With Anxiety: Diet & Lifestyle Changes That Can Help
Many people may overlook tell-tale signs and symptoms of poor mental health or push these out of mind, persevering until the effects take their toll physically. You may start to feel exhausted and overreact to small things. You might experience frequent headaches and get sick a lot. Your mind may feel clouded as you struggle…
Read MoreThe Nutritional Complexity of Anxiety and Depression
There is nothing I love more about my job, than getting a set of test results back for a patient confirming my suspicion and suddenly everything makes so much sense about why they are feeling the way they are! It excites me to be able to dig to the deepest cellular biochemical pathway to truly…
Read MoreCrustless Savoury Tart Recipe
Healthy school lunchbox snack – these can be frozen, and then defrost in the school lunchbox! Ingredients 120g Ham or Bacon 120g Grated cheese 2 Eggs 1 teaspoon Parsley, finely chopped Half an onion, finely chopped 1 cup of Milk (or milk alternative) ½ – 1 teaspoon Mustard powder 3 tablespoons self-raising Flour ½ teaspoon…
Read MoreCommon Signs And Symptoms Of Thyroid Issues
The thyroid gland is one of the unsung powerhouses of the body – some of its very important roles involve controlling our metabolic rate, body temperature, energy levels, and growth and development. If not enough thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid gland, our metabolic rate and the systems of the body slow down –…
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