This article offers nutritional suggestions that can support the immune system through vaccination. Research done from Ohio state university concludes that the success of a vaccine not only depends on the efficacy of the vaccine but also on the profile of the recipient (2). The suggestions have been mainly sourced from general research articles discussing [...]
by Clinical Naturopath Mindy Duncan Nourish Naturopathy Ladies, do you chart your menstrual cycle? You're probably really aware of menstrual charting but you're not planning to conceive at the moment so don't need to right? Well, what if I told you there were many other invaluable benefits to this practice, other than preparing for conception. [...]
Hello all, In light of recent COVID-19 government health recommendations all consultations will be online via Zoom till further notice (then they will go back to normal in the clinic). For your booking, I’ll send you a Zoom link, which you just click on to start the session. You may already know that I work [...]
by Matt Steinacher (Clinical Naturopath & Sports Nutritionist) Nutritional periodization (progressive cycling) is a contemporary extension of training periodization (Burke, Jones, Jeukendrup, & Mooses, 2019; A. Jeukendrup, 2014; Stellingwerff, Morton, & Burke, 2019). Around 500mg of glycogen is normally stored within muscle, liver and blood. Originally considered a molecule for storage of energy, progress in [...]
Dietary fibre & prebiotics are cementing themselves as essential components to long term health & well-being. Science is beginning to confirm that without these dietary inclusions, there may be a considerable detriment to our health & subsequent increases in chronic disease risk. It's a very interesting time in the field of clinical research, especially in [...]
I’m sure many of us have heard or even tried Slippery Elm before? As a Naturopath it’s one of our secret weapons. It’s a true chameleon in the gut. With the capacity to address a number of common digestive complaints including constipation, loose bowels & reflux. It’s gentle, very easy to incorporate into the daily [...]
Reflexology is a healing art of ancient origin. Evidence has been found in Egyptian tombs of images of people receiving reflexology to the feet and hands. It has also been traced back to pre-dynastic China and ancient Indian medicine. This therapeutic method of massage is based on the principle that reflex areas in the feet, [...]
Mindy Duncan | Clinical Naturopath We talk a lot about prebiotics, in fact, you can read all about them here. But it's time we expanded on this topic & broke it down even further. Resistant starches, a type of prebiotic, have been a topic of conservation for some time now & for great reason. Research [...]
by Leia Mulroy | Clinical Nutritionist Do you experience unexplained skin rashes or itchy skin? How about a itchy throat or flushed face after consuming cheese, eggplant, tomatoes or wine? Continuing irritable bowl symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, excess gas? or maybe you get constant allergy reactions like sinus congestion, stuffy head and running nose? [...]
by Mindy Duncan | Clinical Naturopath We talk a lot about the importance of good digestive health here at Vive. Why pre-biotics are essential, which probiotics are most beneficial for certain conditions & generally how to optimise your microbiome. However, one aspect of digestive function that often gets overlooked is stomach (gastric) acid and its importance [...]
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