1. Drink at least 2 litres of water each day; remember simple dehydration is a frequent cause of fatigue. It takes water to transport nutrients, to chew and digest food, to create blood, to move muscles, to breathe, to think!
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Click on the image below to view a larger map. Albert Park Naturopathic Centre is located at 51 Dundas Place Albert Park. There is ample two hour parking along Dundas Place or all day parking borders the St Vincent gardens. The light rail stops at Albert Park (no.96) or alternatively the number 1 tram stops […]
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The aim of naturopathy is to treat the whole person and the cause of ill health, not just the symptoms, using safe, simple, natural remedies. Treatment may include dietary changes, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, lifestyle counselling or homeopathic remedies. Initial consultations usually take one hour and include a detailed health history, a comprehensive iris analysis […]
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Consulting practitioner, Jill Thomas is a qualified naturopath, herbalist and iridologist. She is the author of Revive: How to Overcome Fatigue Naturally, published by Penguin in 2005, the Healthy Gut Guide published by Penguin 2007 and Mai Piu Stanche published by Red Edizioni (Milan) 2011. Jill has received numerous awards for clinical excellence in nutrition […]
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Biodynamic brown rice is a nutritionalist’s dream. Brown rice is a wholesome food which can meet our protein requirements quite adequately when combined in a variety of interesting and delicious ways. It has far more protein, calcium, B vitamins and iron than its pale, insipid, white counterpart, and also has the added benefit of containing vitamin E, found in the rice germ of whole brown rice, which is absent in white rice.
There is much convincing observational and well substantiated clinical evidence that food additives, flavourings and colours can lead to hyperactivity. A randomized, double-blinded, placebo- controlled trial reported in Lancet 2007 has provided further proof of this undesirable relationship. In summary, the study found a strong case that food additives exacerbate hyperactive behaviours – inattention, impulsivity, and over excitability – in childhood. The study showed that adverse behaviours from additives was not restricted to children with ADHD, but could also be seen in the general population.
Helicobacter pylori infection, is a common cause of peptic ulcer and indeed gastritis. It is also a risk factor for gastric malignancies. Antibiotics are normally prescribed to eradicate H.pylori infection, and are effective in about 90% of cases. Unfortunately antibiotics do cause side-effects such as nausea, thrush, abdominal discomfort and antibiotic resistance.
The plant kingdom is truly an ally and generous and giving friend. A recent report by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) – noted in last month’s newsletter in relation to its findings of the link between processed meats and colorectal cancer – recommends eating mostly plant-derived foods.
A recent report by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), entitled Food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of cancer, a global perspective, recommends avoiding processed meat such as bacon and ham. The report, a major analysis of research conducted by an international panel of experts every ten years, says there is convincing evidence that processed meats are a cause of colorectal cancer. Processed meats are preserved by smoking, curing, or salting or contain chemical preservatives. Ham, bacon, pastrami, salami, sausages, bratwurst, frankfurters and hot dogs are all processed meats.
Tinnitus and Coenzyme Q10
Many of you are aware of the beneficial effects of CoQ10 on energy production, blood pressure and cholesterol…not to mention its brilliant antioxidant properties.
Latest research now reveals another very therapeutic use for this supplement…tinnitus. And with an estimated 10–15% of the population suffering from this very stressful, annoying condition this is potentially very good news!
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