Naturopath

Posts by: Alison

Endometriosis

Endometriosis

28th February 2012
Endometriosis is the cause of up to 80% of pelvic pain or infertility. It is the most common cause of infertility in women over 25 years. It is estimated 10-20%…
Fish oil reduces child allergy risk

Fish oil reduces child allergy risk

9th February 2012
New mothers who wait until they're breastfeeding before starting fish oil supplementation may have missed the boat when it comes to reducing childhood allergic disease. Results from five randomised, controlled…

Eating trans-fats increases your risk for Endometriosis

31st January 2012
The good oil on endometriosis Eat more fish and avoid biscuits, pastries and fast foods; That’s the message that comes out of a 12-year study on how dietary fat intake…

Stuffed Veggies Recipe

30th January 2012
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely grated 1/2 brown onion 2 anchovies ( or as many as you like) ½ cup cooked millet ½ cup mixed herbs…
Ready to Start a Family?

Ready to Start a Family?

8th December 2011
Preconception Care - When and Where to Begin? Are you and your partner making plans to have a baby? The preconception period is an important window of opportunity to ensure you…

Probiotic stress-busters

9th November 2011
Probiotics could be the new yoga for those needing stress management techniques. Researchers in Ireland were interested in the effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus on behavioural responses to stress. Their experiments…

Thyroid Health – Part 2

2nd November 2011
Thanks to everyone for all your beautiful well wishes and congratulations. I had a fantastic day, and a wonderful honeymoon. This article follows on from the previous article, which discussed…
Asparagus Soup

Asparagus Soup

1st November 2011
   Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (organic, biodynamic) (those that eat dairy can use organic butter) 1 leek, sliced thinly 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/2 cup white wine…

Thyroid Health – Part 1

7th October 2011
I hope that this article finds you all well. As you all now know, I'm taking a small break to get married and go away on honeymoon. I'm very excited.…

Spices show promise in anti-cancer properties

1st October 2011
This study was the first to suggest that curcumin (the main phytochemical from turmeric) and piperine (from pepper) could reduce the risk of cancer by targeting stem cells. Based on…
Are you getting your 5 and 2 everyday?

Are you getting your 5 and 2 everyday?

4th September 2011
I can't believe how quickly this year is going! Only 3 months until christmas, I haven't got anything prepared! As most of you know I am going to be away…
Good Vitamin B12 levels associated with reduced Alzheimers risk

Good Vitamin B12 levels associated with reduced Alzheimers risk

2nd September 2011
Maintaining healthy vitamin B12 levels may help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a recent study. Blood concentrations of homocysteine and holotranscobalamin (active vitamin B12) were…
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