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What Is Functional Medicine?
Have you heard the term functional medicine and wondered what it actually means? The word ‘functional’ seems to be used frequently in the context of health and wellness but is often misunderstood or misinterpreted. So what is functional medicine, what are the key principles and benefits and what conditions can it be used effectively to…
Read MoreBreaking Down Insulin: What Is Insulin Resistance and How Does It Affect the Body?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month so we thought it would be timely to take a look at Insulin and more specifically, insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels in the body. However, sometimes the body may become resistant to the effects of insulin, resulting in a…
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 MoreStress Belly: How Does Stress Cause Belly Fat?
Have you recently gained weight around your belly and it’s really hard to lose? Stress and fat stored around the belly can often be a cycle of weight gain, inflammation and difficulty losing weight that is more complex than you might realise. Stress belly is a term that describes the extra abdominal fat that accumulates as…
Read MoreFood Hacks To Get More Veges In your Meals
If you’re looking for food hacks to get more veges in your diet, the pre-packed salad kits from the supermarket are a quick and easy option that can be incorporated into a few different meals. You can get this Kale Slaw kit from both Coles and Woolworths and as well as being a time-saver it…
Read MoreCrustless Vege Quiche Recipe
This crustless vege quiche recipe is packed with flavour and will definitely help you on your way to your ‘five a day’! A hearty winter warmer that can be adapted to include your favourite veggies. By Nyanda Dennison, Clinical Nutritionist and Nutrition Coach INGREDIENTS METHOD Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and grease a large…
Read MoreShepherd’s Pie Recipe
If you’re looking for a delicious, simple winter warmer that is packed with veges, this vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie recipe will be a winner with the whole family! By Nyanda Dennison, Clinical Nutritionist and Nutrition Coach I N G R E D I E N T S M E T H O D Base: Sauté onion…
Read MoreWhat Is Your Body Trying To Tell You?
When organs and processes in our bodies aren’t working optimally – such as your thyroid, pancreas, brain, gut, liver, kidneys, adrenals, sex organs, heart and lungs – our bodies send us signals to say something is wrong. At first we might ignore these signals, until they get so extreme that we can’t ignore them anymore.…
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