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Time certainly marches on! Into a glorious Melburnian autumn, we go… And what a delightful season it is. Crisp, energizing mornings with the most magnificent pink and crimson sunrises enhanced by the background tunes of birdsong. As we step out on our early morning walk or run, leaves crunch underfoot in a most satisfying manner […]
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Have you noticed how many wonderful birds there are in our backyards, local parks and suburbs? Recently, a stunning lorikeet almost bumped into me on her happy flight from one eucalypt to another! The sounds of birds happily chirping at 4.30 am is music to the ears. And the sight of shiny blackbirds dutifully building […]
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Those feathery fennels are at present is so crisp and aromatic! And have you noticed how delicious the oranges are at the moment? So juicy and so, well… orangey! Let’s combine these delectable beings into the following two delicious salads! Fennel and orange salad 3 oranges 1 fennel bulb 2 tablespoons good quality olive […]
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Often, I see patients who have been prescribed up to 300 mg of iron daily to treat anaemia. Yet, despite such high supplementation, serum iron levels are not increasing. Why? More is not necessarily better, particularly in the case of iron. The reason is that in those with iron deficiency, there is a mechanism called […]
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A pre-emptive strike is best! What can we do to ensure our immune system is in tip-top condition? I discussed how to boost our immunity in my newsletter of March 2020. Time, I think to recap. Many herbs have anti-viral properties, namely Andrographis, Echinacea, Olive leaf and Elderberry. These all come in various tableted forms […]
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Well, here we go again! It can only get better! More important than ever to focus on the positive and push away any nagging sense of unease. Vaccinations, face masks, hand sanitizer and fresh air are our safety nets. As well, of course, as keeping our immune system strong and […]
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Living in such uncertain times of lockdowns and travel restrictions seems to have left us all with a niggling sense of mild anxiety. If feels as if we are treading water… been put on hold. But let’s turn our focus inward somewhat. Let’s optimistically concentrate on tackling a task put on hold or learning a […]
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Given the discussion about diet and mood, let’s go green and anti-acid! 80 ml coconut water1 frozen banana1 frozen zucchini1 handful baby spinach1 medjool date1 serve of a greens powder – […]
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Latest research indicates a direct and significant correlation between dietary acid load (DAL) and emotional health. The higher the DAL, the higher the risk for significant mood dysregulation. A 2020 study collecting data from over 4300 people indicated that participants with the highest DAL, had the most risk of marked mood imbalance, expressing a 92% […]
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A recent study has shown how a herbal mouthwash can help periodontal health as well as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). This most interesting triple-blinded controlled trial included 45 patients diagnosed with RA and chronic periodontitis (CP). The patients were randomised into three treatment groups. Group 1 received scaling and root planing with 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash. Group […]
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