The immune system is made up of highly specialized cells and processes that are designed to eliminate pathogens and prevent the growth of bacteria. When the immune system is “run down” and not functioning optimally this increases our chances of catching the flu. So what do you do once you have caught the flu? Gut […]
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When the body under goes stress, change or trauma there are some Naturopathic liquid herbs that can support and nourish the body to adapt and cope with the transition. Withania somnifera is a gentle herb known as a: Mild sedative Tonic (Improves tone, vigor and function of the whole body.) Adaptogenic (Increases the bodies resistance […]
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As we enter the cooler months our risk of catching a cold or flu increases. Here are 3 tips you can start today to support your immune system: Sleep Our circadium rhythym is disrupted when our sleep is disrupted and this can then lead to a disturbed immune response. Stress Chronic stress disturbs gut microbiota […]
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Here are our Naturopath’s top tips for reducing your allergies: Limit the foods you know you should not be eating and increase seasonal fruit and veggies. 70% of our immune system is regulated in our gastrointestinal tract (GIT). When we consume foods that upset our body it can cause inflammation in the GIT and result […]
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It is salt awareness week! Salt is a topic I often discuss in clinic, as there are many different salts on the market, and conflicting ideas around safe consumption levels. Firstly, it is important to remember there is a world of difference between table salt (the regular salt found on supermarket shelves, and added to […]
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New year is often the time that we start to think about having a cleanse – whether we have over-indulged with foods, alcohol or even late nights, we are motivated to detox if our overall health (or waistline) is suffering. Does detoxing have to be painful? It doesn’t need to be – nor does it […]
Read MoreAdequate sleep & recuperation is one of the fundamental aspects of good health, and as many of us have suffered from the lack of it at some time or another, we all understand the obvious effects. According to studies, sleep is imperative for the function of our metabolism, and the loss of even one hour’s […]
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