Is your body telling you that you’re not getting enough zinc? Why is Zinc So essential for your wellbeing? Keep reading, Health Space Mona Vale’s Clinical Nutritionist, Tina Henwood, will explain. Zinc is one of the most important minerals for health and well being, needed for proper function of thyroid gland, digestion (makes stomach acid), […]
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I’m Pregnant, Now What?
Congratulations! You’re growing a little person! A mini-me or mini-him or possibly mini-both! It’s a crazy wild ride and no one knows quite what to expect, but one thing is for sure, pregnancy can bring with it many different emotions including joy, shock, gratitude, relief, overwhelm or a mash-up of all these. No matter what […]
Omega-3s for healthy mother, healthy baby
You have probably heard of omega-3 fatty acids, or fish oils. They have received a lot of attention for their anti-inflammatory action, and are commonly recommended for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. But did you know these essential fatty acids are also vital for both a healthy pregnancy and to support the health of your […]
Immunity – staying strong in the face of Coronavirus
Social media and the media in general is heaving with posts and articles about the Coronavirus. A combination of information and misinformation abounds. However protecting yourself is key to avoiding the infection, or minimizing the effects of the virus should you be exposed. Pathogens are around us every day. We inhale, swallow or touch them […]
Lunchbox Ideas – Broccoli and Egg Fried Rice
This is a great option towards the end of the week, if you have leftovers in the fridge or veggies you really need to use to avoid waste. I like to make different options for school lunch, so it doesn’t get boring with sandwiches every day. If I make a soup, pasta or rice, I […]
How to Survive the Festive Season: Overindulgence
Despite the fun of the summer holiday period, the festive season can also be a stressful time of year and one during which we often eat more, increase our alcohol intake, exercise less, gain weight, and simply feel overwhelmed and unwell. Overindulgence is a common problem, so here are some tips to avoid feeling like […]
Healthy Christmas Recipe: Tamari Nibbles
Ingredients 1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews – any combination you like) ¼ cup Pepitas ¼ cup Sunflower seeds ¼ cup Sultanas 1 tablespoon Tamari Method Place everything (except tamari) in a heavy-based frypan over medium heat. Heat for 3-4 minutes – shake pan occasionally to stop nuts burning. When nuts are hot and just […]
Mango and Spinach Salad with Honey and Lime Dressing
This is one of my favourite summer salads, easy to make and very fresh. These quantities are for 2 serves or 4 side salad serves so just increase all ingredients to suit larger numbers. Ingredients 2 cups of fresh baby spinach 1 large mango, peeled and sliced ¼ cup of cashew halves or slivered toasted […]
Healthy Christmas Recipe: Bliss Balls
Almond, Lemon, Date and Coconut Bliss Balls Dairy free, egg free, gluten free, refined sugar free, vegan, wheat free. Prep time: 15 mins. Makes: 20 -30 balls depending upon how large you like them. Ingredients 1 cup of almond meal or raw almonds if preferred 1 cup desiccated coconut Zest of 1 lemon 1-2 tablespoons […]
8 Tips for Preventing Weight Gain this Christmas
The holidays are coming! Which for most of us means family, fun and often delicious food and drinks. Unfortunately in Australia, we tend to enjoy the silly season a little too much. Current statistics show that lean Australians tend to put on an average of 0.37kg over the Christmas break, and for overweight or obese […]
Ho, Ho, Ho, Ham, Ham, Ham
To help you forgive your guilty pleasures of feasting during Christmas time, Health Space Rozelle Nutritionist Jan Denecke will shine a light on the nutritional value of our Christmas ham. Most Australians celebrate Christmas traditionally with a home cooked ham. Pork as an animal source offers lots of nutrients that can benefit your health. Pork […]
The Link Between Your Posture and Your Gut
In daily life, most of us pay no attention to the position of our body during and after meals. However, there is evidence that our body posture can affect our digestion, our appetite, and our rate of gastric emptying. Often patients with IBS and bloating report that their gut symptoms, such as bloating and distension […]
The Role of Gut Microbiome in Eating Disorders
It is estimated that one million Australians have an eating disorder and the numbers are rising. Women and girls are twice as likely as men to be affected at some point in their lives. It is possible to have more than one eating disorder at the time and it is common for women and girls […]
Powerful Women, Powerful Health
Women are unique, special and of course different. That’s why at Health Space we have a whole month to celebrate the wonder of being a woman! Besides the obvious difference, there are physiological and neurological reasons that explain why men and women are different physically, biochemically and emotionally. Physically women are built for carrying and […]
6 Signs Your Hormones May Be Out of Balance
PMS, poor sleep, weight gain, heavy periods, irregular menstrual cycles…. the list goes on. Health Space Rozelle’s resident Naturopath Jade Bertolasi talks hormones, how to identify common imbalances and what you can do to restore equilibrium to your endocrine system. Let’s face it: women’s hormones are complicated. Sex hormone levels fluctuate naturally with our menstrual cycle, and […]
Sleep: A Key to Optimal Health
If you a tossing and turning all night and find it hard to have a stable sleep this could be the moment to visit Health Space Rozelle and see one of our practitioners. Jan Denecke ( clinical nutritionist) and Maggie Godin (acupuncturist) explain why sleep is important, and what approaches might be helpful Jan Denecke, […]
Interview with Renee Mitrani from Dandelion Nutrition
What is your background in health? I have been a paediatric nurse for the last 18 years, and a clinical nutritionist for the last 5 years. Working with children has been my passion, and I love helping families empower themselves to improve their health and wellbeing. What do you love about essential oils? I love […]
Staying Strong in the Winter Months
We are exposed to pathogens every day. We inhale, swallow or touch them and your body’s response can depend upon the strength of your immune system. Not everyone who is exposed to germs will develop a disease or become sick, and how sick you may become will depend on how strong a defense your body […]
Simple Ways To Boost Your Immune System
Winter is here, and it well and truly feels like winter has arrived with this chill in the air. When winter arrives its time to boost your immune system to combat the cold and flu season. You can take steps to keep yourself and your family well this winter. Here are my 10 tips: Eat […]
Sarah’s Recipe for Bone Broth
Ingredients 2 kg of organic grass-fed beef bones (knuckles and cut bones with marrow) or organic chicken carcass or fish carcass. Include chicken feet, fish heads, and scraps if accessible. 5L water ½ cup of apple cider vinegar 2-3 onions diced 2-3 carrots diced 1 whole bulb of garlic ½ bunch celery diced ½ bunch […]
