Shining light on dementia and traumatic brain injury by Sam Gill
Written by Sam Gill We often take our health and independence for granted, but for many thousands of Australians affected by neurological disease or injury, even tasks such as making a cup of tea or remembering their way around a supermarket can be a distant dream. Dementia Australia estimates that there were 436,366 Australians […]
Coeliac disease – what to do after you’ve been diagnosed by Emma McLaughlin
Written by Emma McLaughlin, Integrative Naturopath So, you have just been diagnosed with Coeliac disease, now what? Do you really have to be that careful with gluten? Coeliac Disease is an autoimmune condition whereby exposure to gluten, a protein found in wheat, triggers an inflammatory response in the lining of the digestive tract. This inflammatory […]
Quick Tips for Improving Brain Health by Emily Holler
By Emily Holler With dementia on the rise in Australia and no known cure, it seems an opportune time to raise awareness of how to keep our precious brains healthy. With the right lifestyle choices and a few achievable changes to our routine we can not only offset the risk of cognitive decline as we […]
Healthy Eating Plan for Weight Loss: The Pesca Paleo Diet by Emily Holler
By Emily Holler In our previous blog on weight management, we discussed the role of leptin—the ‘satiety’ hormone—in losing weight. In a nutshell, leptin is a hormone produced by the fat cells in our body. It signals to the brain that our body has sufficient energy and thereby inhibits hunger. A condition known as […]
Chronic Fatigue: Unravelling the Mystery by Emily Holler
By Emily Holler There are a number of modern diseases that are baffling medical science. Illnesses such as fibromyalgia, IBS and chronic fatigue are all poorly understood by doctors, which makes them very challenging to treat and in most cases patients are informed that their condition cannot be cured. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is […]