Gastric Banding – A case study
I had a patient yesterday who, last year, had surgery for gastric banding. Unfortunately, it hadn’t worked too well for her. Fortunately, she’s come across nutritional medicine through the USANA network and got referred to me. By doing a thorough case history and some simple tests I was able to show her that she was … Read more
Smoothies are awesome!
Here’s a grain free, diary free, nutrient rich (good fat) for you… Almond Banana Cinnamon Smoothie Serves 1 Ingredients 1 cup coconut milk 1 banana 2 tbsp almond butter ½ tsp cinnamon plus extra for garnishing 3 ice cubes Preparation Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth Garnish with extra cinnamon … Read more
The truth about weight loss!
The truth is that being overweight is the symptom, not the cause; it’s the consequence, not the action or, to use a familiar quote, it’s the horse that has bolted, not the gate that someone left open! Trying to “fix” consequences never works. So what are some of the possible causes? Stress The biochemical result … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome on the rise
Stomach disorders (functional dyspepsia) and bowel disorders (irritable bowel syndrome) have a reputation for being tricky to treat, perhaps because they have multiple causes and are often the result of a combination of factors. Just some of the factors to consider are: Gut Feelings The gut is the only organ to have it’s own nervous … Read more
Mental health and your weight
A patient came to see me recently suffering with a head cold. While investigating her current life circumstances, she shared with me a whole lot of stuff going on in her life right now. Her mother was sick and under medical care, her daughter was doing the HSC, her husband worked long hours and her … Read more
7 Steps to Vitality & Vigour
What can you do to improve your health? Follow these steps for a systematic review and guidelines on what you need to do. Step 1. Optimise digestion. Nothing gets into your body without going through your digestive system first so if you have an unhealthy gut environment, this is the first place to start. Step … Read more
Millions of people suffer from food intolerances
Food intolerances aren’t life threatening but they can be quality-of-life threatening, sometimes affecting people’s ability to live normal healthy lives. The incidence of food intolerance is extremely wide and it is estimated that 45% of the population could be affected. Many people with food intolerance suffer with vague, unexplained symptoms and the link with food … Read more
Gluten Free Resources #1
This morning I had my first ever gluten-free croissant and it was incredible. I had it in the freezer and I thought 5 minutes in the oven would be enough to warm it up nice and crisply but it didn’t. I think all up I had it in there for 20 minutes and I had … Read more
Are you gluten sensitive?
Since removing gluten from my diet, I’ve felt a major improvement in my energy levels and a reduction in digestive discomfort but most surprisingly I’ve felt major benefits in my brain function. I remember things! I used to think I was getting early Alzheimer’s or that I was going crazy! Now, I’m reveling in the … Read more
The Language of the Body
One of the opportunities that comes from tackling your health issues is personal growth. It is my belief that our symptoms tell us something about how successfully we’re managing our life. Symptoms represent something out of balance. The further we get away from balance, the sicker we get and the longer the journey back to … Read more
Nutritional Medicines in the Supermarket
I was browsing through the supermarket and saw cherries for sale. Not something I generally think about in the middle of winter but there they are, all the way from the USA! So I had a few and decided to look into their health properties. Cherries are a natural source of melatonin and can help … Read more
Raw Food Recipe
Macadamia Hummus 1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts soaked overnight 2/3 cup chopped coriander 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp paprika, dash cayenne or black pepper Celtic sea salt to taste Rinse nuts and place in the blender or food processor with all the rest of the ingredients. Add … Read more
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