Commonly babies start on solid foods between 4-6 months of age, when parents notice their child beginning to stare at or reach for food, or perhaps fussing or hungry after a feed. These are all signs that bub is ready to explore the world of solids! Interestingly, research suggests that formula babies are earlier weaners, [...]
Here are some happy client's that undertook Nutritionist Megan Crockart's 4 week detox program this year and what they had to say about it: Mother of 2 small children, 33 – “I have to say I was so pleased with the detox plan you devised for me. I’m really pleased with the end results also. [...]
By Kylie Ainsworth I have had many clients come in for a massage who begin our consultation with, “I’m sorry, I don’t really have anything wrong with me.“ Or I’ve been speaking to people who are booking appointments for loved ones who say, “I’d love to have a massage myself, but I don’t have anything [...]
Unzip the Fat Suit using your mind Many people I see are confused by their relationship with food. I regularly hear people talk about: • yo-yo dieting • using food as a comfort • searching the pantry or fridge when feeling hurt, angry, bored or lonely • regularly wishing they hadn’t eaten so much • [...]
By Mikaela Duffy 29 year old Female... (Initial visit - April 2013) Client presented with a lack of regular cycle after coming off Oral contraceptive in January 2013 (taken for 10 years) Initial period at 35 days, then none since (currently 75 days with no sign of bleeding) Recently diagnosed 6mm breast cyst, soon after [...]
By Mikaela Duffy There can be a myriad of reasons why a woman experiences fertility issues, some of which are often overlooked. Factors can range from the age of the parents, health status, diet and lifestyle, nutritional deficiencies, (un)diagnosed conditions, family history, genetic polymorphisms, sleep quality and of course the health of the sperm! Fertility [...]
By Katina Gleeson Can hypnotherapy assist people experiencing anxiety? In my experience as a clinical hypnotherapist the answer is yes. I am keen to share some of my observations about how and why hypnotherapy can be a powerful form of treatment. Let’s first briefly discuss what anxiety is and then take a glimpse at how [...]
'MTHFR and fertility' In 2003 a genetic study called the Human Genome Project was completed. Via that study, they discovered a common polymorphism in an important gene for health and well-being. When working correctly, the MTHFR gene begins a multi-step process (aka methylation) which simply means the MTHFR enzyme works with folate, to break it [...]
Somewhat epidemic, insomnia is an interesting study for natural therapies. People that fall sleep but then wake at different hours of the night are of particular interest. Although some nice research exists, western medicine has little to contribute however Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has much to offer. TCM often speaks about imbalances and disturbances in [...]
Naturopath Linda Brown discusses the needs within all of us. We ALL have needs. In effect, we are born into a sea of needs, and meeting them is crucial. When we do, it can lead to our greatest fulfillment. And when we don't, it can be the source of some of our biggest conflicts [...]
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