As winter begins in Perth, I’d like to revisit the keys to keeping our immune system in optimal function. There will always be a new virus or “bug” revealing itself, but the keys are rarely different. Keep yourself well! Organisms are inhaled, swallowed and touched daily through the foods we eat, objects we touch and air we breath. This dance
Chronic disease cases have been on a rise recently. In fact, half of the Australian population is diagnosed with one. In other countries, it has reached epidemic levels. Chronic inflammatory diseases can occur throughout the body, affecting most of its systems. Asthma, allergies, obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ulcerative colitis
The pressures of modern living may be inescapable, but it’s not the end of the world. There are things that can be done to overcome these stressors and be able to cope. Common stressors could be pressures at work or in school, troubles with relationships, financial burdens. Add to those the constant exposure to toxins, processed and fast foods, and
Magnesium is in every cell of the human body. In fact, it comes fourth as the most abundant mineral and plays roles in more than 300 activities, both within physically and mentally. One of these is regulating neurotransmitters in the nervous system. Deficiency in magnesium might not be common, but intake of which is often below the RDI, or the
Having trouble catching those z’s at night? Is your insomnia impacting your work and day-to-day activities? Sleep loss, insomnia, and other sleep disorders are linked to poorer performance, reduced alertness and ability to process information, and poorer decision-making capabilities during the day. When your circadian rhythm is disrupted, your sleep is impaired. How Would a nutritionist Help? A nutritionist would
Do you find yourself feeling tired all the time that it seems impossible to make it through your daily routine, and just wished the day would end already? Accompanied by headaches, nausea, vomiting, finding it hard to breathe, and even diarrhea throughout the day. All these, for no apparent reason. You’ve gone to different doctors, through numerous tests, all turning