Long term inflammation is associated with chronic disease, including depression, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Learn which foods to include and which to avoid in your diet to reduce your risk.
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Fruit and vegetables are not only filled with essential vitamins, minerals and fibre, but also contain phytochemicals, which protect us from chronic disease states. These foods provide the body with powerful antioxidants and protect us against cancer.
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Magnesium is required to control inflammation, and manage stress, and is one of our important electrolytes. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions and required by every single cell in the body.
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Many things can disrupt the healthy balance of our reproductive hormones, but 3 things in particular are in our control – managing stress, nutritional status and avoiding endocrine disruptors.
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Understanding what a naturopath does and what treatment involves can be a little confusing sometimes, so please read on for a little more detail of how naturopathic medicine works, and whether it may be helpful for your health and wellbeing.
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As a naturopath, I recommend using food as medicine as a part of an overall treatment plan to manage the transition to menopause to balance hormonal fluctuations and support heart and bone health.
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Nana had it right when she made up a big pot of chicken soup to fight off a cold. The minerals from the chicken bones combined with onion, garlic, chilli and ginger plus added vegetables and herbs give your body the nutrients it needs to fight off any invaders. This is a 2 in 1 recipe, as I roast the chicken to have for dinner, and then make chicken soup with the leftovers.
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