Cortisol is a hormone in a group of steroids commonly referred to as glucocorticoids. It is produced by the adrenal gland as part of our daily hormone cycle. However it is also a key hormone involved in the body’s response to stress, both physical and emotional.
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In 2015 Gastroenterology Research and Practice published a meta-analysis confirming a strong causal association between H. pylori infection and
hyperemesis gravidarum – the most severe form of pregnancy-associated nausea and vomiting.
Well, summer seems to have slipped away mightily quickly! But best not to sob, instead let’s march into autumn and embrace its bounties!
The plant kingdom offers many riches this time of year. .. think of autumn plums with their slight crunch factor, first season Pink Lady apples with their delicate pink blush, crispy Jerusalem artichokes, crimson rhubarb, sweet walnuts and best of all … brussels sprouts – hooray!
Hedonism, sadly appears to have become the organising principle for Western society. We feel we can have it all, immediately with little effort. All we need to do is borrow some money and purchase the latest consumer goods and life will be perfect. No opportunity for natural stressors such as cold, heat, germs, sunshine to intervene.
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Last month we had the Great Veggie Bake-off, this month it’s “the Sumptuous Smoothie Search”!
With the warmer weather and wonderful variety of summer fruit and veggies to inspire us, I urge you all put your thinking caps on and get blending!
CoEnzyme Q 10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like substance that plays a crucial role in the production of cellular energy.
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I have written extensively about this magnificent mineral over the years. Important for energy production, adrenal health, nerve conduction, stress, sleep etc.
But let’s examine magnesium’s role in mood and stress disorders specifically.
As many of you know I am a keen runner, and I am aware that many of you too love to run, and are certainly better runners than myself. Let’s have a look at our iron requirements then in the context of pounding the pavements.
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Even short-term administration of antibiotics in infancy can lead to long-term metabolic changes.
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Many, many years ago when I first started practice as a fledging naturopath, if we had a patient with stomach ulcers, the recommendation would be take a very strong cup of chamomile tea, lay on the floor and roll from side to side!
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