Brenda Rogers

Irritable bowel syndrome on the rise

By Brenda Rogers / 27 Aug 2012

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

By Brenda Rogers / 25 Aug 2012

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

By Brenda Rogers / 22 Aug 2012

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

By Brenda Rogers / 20 Aug 2012

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

By Brenda Rogers / 19 Aug 2012

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?

By Brenda Rogers / 17 Aug 2012

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

By Brenda Rogers / 16 Aug 2012

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

By Brenda Rogers / 14 Aug 2012

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

By Brenda Rogers / 13 Aug 2012

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

Raw food tips

By Brenda Rogers / 13 Aug 2012

Raw Food I’m not really a fan of a total raw food diet but I do encourage patients to ensure they eat raw food each day. It’s not that hard – an apple or other piece of fruit, a salad with dinner or lunch, a freshly squeezed juice (bottled doesn’t count!) or, if you’re really … Read more

Claiming your fee from Health Funds

By Brenda Rogers / 10 Aug 2012

Health Funds As you probably know, Medicare does NOT cover natural health practitioners.  However, the great news is, patients with comprehensive health insurance can claim back some of their consultation fee.  I am covered by many health funds so check with me when you inquire about your appointment. 🙂

Nutritional Perspective on Fibromyalgia

By Brenda Rogers / 09 Aug 2012

Fibromyalgia, a syndrome of widespread muscle and joint pain accompanied with fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, poor memory and poor attention, may be a result of vitamin D deficiency.  Professor Michael Holick of the Endocrine Society in the US says “Vitamin D deficiency can cause a bone disease known as osteomalacia which is associated with symptoms … Read more

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