Magnesium deficiency is quite common! The Australian Bureau of Statistics' Health Survey reveals about 1 in 3 adult Australians don't have an adequate intake of magnesium and 1 in 4 are vitamin D deficient. Magnesium is an essential mineral that is critical for proper function of a number of body systems. For example, if levels [...]
Smoothies are such a typical 21st century food – compact, abundant in nutrients and quick and easy to make! And what a great way to start the day! Freshly made is best but if mornings are hectic, you can make your smoothie the night before, refrigerate it and then re-mix it in the morning. In [...]
The gut is considered in traditional Naturopathic philosophy, as the seat of all health. Therefore, managing the health of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is a key step in managing almost all other body systems. Leaky gut overview You might've heard a term ‘leaky gut’ but aren't sure what is it and how it affects your [...]
Most of us need some digestive first aid after overindulging during the festive season or just eating too much any day. Here are my best tried and tested digestive first aid home remedies to relieve most digestive upsets. It may be a good idea to print and keep them handy in the kitchen! Bloating and [...]
Do you know your current vitamin D level? If you don’t, be sure you check this promptly by completing the short assessment to determine if you need to do a blood test to confirm your vitamin D deficiency and then take the right dose of a vitamin D3 supplement. It could be the key to [...]
Sleep, along with nutrition and exercise, is one of the three pillars of being healthy and enjoying your life. In short, you must sleep well to be well! In my previous post on natural sleep remedies I discussed why and how to apply nutrition to sleep sounder and longer. The next step in improving sleep quality [...]
Herbal teas have been used for centuries to boost people’s health and wellbeing, often as the first and sometimes the only medicine available. The teas abound in health benefits, are relaxing and calming and can be used in any season. For many of us there’s nothing nicer on a cold day than a soothing cup [...]
Most of us know parsley as a tasty addition to meals but the truth is this green leafy herb packs some powerful health benefits as both the leaves and roots have medicinal properties. In fact, parsley has so many nutrients that eating it is almost like taking a multivitamin, antioxidant and mineral supplement - one [...]
We are often told that we should eat our greens, but not many of us actually understand just how important they are. Green vegetables, and in particular super greens, are amazing nutritional powerhouses and incorporating them into your diet offers a whole host of health benefits to your body. Joanna Sochan, Naturimedica’s highly trained and [...]
Snacks for work need to be simple and easy to prepare. They also should be nutritious, high in protein and good fats for sustained energy, and lower in carbohydrates to curb the sweet and coffee cravings during the working day. Here are my top 7 recipes (all recipes are also gluten free) for you to [...]
