The iron block!
I recently saw a delightful patient who had been prescribed 300 mg of iron daily by her doctor, yet her serum iron levels were not increasing. Why?
Continue Reading →Manuka honey and cystic fibrosis
The antimicrobial effects of Manuka honey can inhibit bacteria involved in cystic fibrosis pulmonary infections.
Continue Reading →Choline for the liver, brain and foetal development
Choline is a key nutrient involved in methylation, a process important for healthy cell function, fat metabolism, gene expression, foetal brain development and detoxification.
Continue Reading →Herbs to the rescue for heavy periods
Monthly menstrual visits should never arrive with a code red warning of heavy bleeding. New research involving 102 patients investigated the use of Boswellia and ginger (both two very strong anti-inflammatory herbs) for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.
Continue Reading →Let’s make this year count!
As time flies by in a rather startling fashion, it is surely best to make the most of every minute.
Continue Reading →Festive tenderness
It has been a truly challenging year climate-wise for too many. Of course, there is so much yet to be implemented at a national level. But while we await for progressive leadership, we can all contribute in our personal and individual ways. Every action counts.
Continue Reading →Inflammatory bowel disease and St Mary’s Thistle
Ulcerative colitis (UC), which is classified alongside Crohn’s disease as an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is an autoimmune condition that affects the rectum and colon.
Continue Reading →A meaty issue
A report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a group composed of 22 experts from 10 different countries, recently concluded that processed meat and most likely red meat are a cause of colorectal cancer. And this is indeed the second leading cause of cancer death in Australians.
Continue Reading →Vegan fish oil?
Up to 80% of Australians are not meeting the recommended daily intake for Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs).
Continue Reading →Menopause and the dreaded hair loss!
There are many signs and symptoms of menopause, including hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness. All of which can be treated with herb and supplements.
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