Once a couple makes the monumental decision to have a baby they are usually keen to fall pregnant asap. It’s an exciting time! There are, however, many benefits to taking just a little time to look at your health and wellbeing before starting to try and conceive. Working with a naturopath to improve your health […]
Author: Jean Jarrett
Essential minerals – Magnesium
Magnesium is essential for many body functions. We need magnesium for energy production, brain function, sleep, blood sugar regulation, healthy bones, heart health, cell signaling and hormone production. It is necessary to convert vitamin D and calcium into their active forms and it enhances the uptake of vitamin B6 and potassium. While our body’s demand […]
The art of balancing hormones
If your hormones are out of balance it can result in a number of health issues including irregular and painful periods, acne, mood swings, insomnia, over eating, under eating, cravings, low energy, low libido and infertility. Hormone imbalance can be caused by a number of factors ranging from diet and lifestyle, inherited genetic traits, medications, […]
The importance of a good night’s sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your energy levels and cognitive function but did you know sleep quality also influences your mood, hormones, gut health, weight, detoxification and risk of chronic disease such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. We are all busy and value our relaxation time, however, many of us do not […]
10 ways you can improve your immune health and reduce your risk of illness this cold and flu season
Eat a whole food diet. Eating an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables and raw nuts and seeds is important for our general health and for immune health. In particular vitamin C and zinc are immune enhancing. Pumpkin seeds, oysters and grass feed beef are excellent sources zinc. Citrus fruit and green leafy vegetables such […]
10 Signs You Need to Detox
What is a detox? Detoxification is the body’s way of eliminating waste and toxins. Our bodies detox naturally every day and usually do it well, but occasionally our toxic load becomes too great and our body systems need some help to detox efficiently. Why do we need to detox? Everyday we are exposed to toxins, […]
