The Largest Organ in Your Body Weighing in at over 1.3kgs, the liver is the largest visceral organ in the body and is hailed as our body’s detoxification powerhouse. If you haven’t gotten on the liver bandwagon as such yet, now is the time- the ultimate new year’s resolution. Your
What Is Iron? Iron is an element within the blood that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Iron is essential for most bodily functions and chemical reactions. Having low iron levels can leave your body feeling oxygen deprived and in most cases is not life
In today’s society, everyone has a friend or family member with a dairy, gluten, soy, nut or wheat intolerance. With food intolerance on the rise, I am frequently testing for food intolerances in my patients. This is mainly due to the fact that food intolerances play a major role in
More than 20% of Australians in some population groups are considered Vitamin C deficient, according to one study looking at Vitamin C levels in a group of people from southwestern Sydney.1 This is line with doctors at Westmead Hospital in Sydney detecting the resurgence of scurvy amongst some diabetic patients. Low
On a winters day in Sydney – clear blues, about 18 degrees and an ocean temperature of around the same, what better subject than the sunshine vitamin – our friend ‘D’. A Vital Vitamin For: Bone health and growth Hormone production (anabolic – growth hormones, testosterone & oestrogen; catabolic –
What Is Candida? Candida is a yeast that is found within the human body, mostly in the mouth, skin & intestines. it helps the gut to absorb nutrients and after death, helps the decomposition process. A healthy gut micro biome and strong immune system help to maintain a safe levels
History Broth is an ancient food that traditional cultures and trained chefs have been using for ages, and it has recently regained popularity. Broth is an inexpensive and versatile source of nutrients. You may have seen the countless blogs and media outlets touting its many presumed health benefits. Years ago,
It is estimated that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) effects one in five Australians, with over half that number being women. IBS can present with bloating, heaviness, fatigue, brain fog and constipation. IBS caused constipation can leave you feeling heavy, lethargic and low energy. Not a nice feeling at any time,
Eat the rainbow. Three little words that have now been ‘hashtagged’ almost 2 million times on Instagram. #eattherainbow is another one of those phrases that’s becoming synonymous with a healthy diet. Putting the exact number of fruit and vegetables aside, eating the rainbow means incorporating a diverse range of fruits
We were lucky enough to hold a special women’s wellness workshop at Kai Yoga Studio in Mosman on the weekend! Our team captain Nic led the group in a juicy yoga flow, and then our Nutritionist Laura chatted about all things hormones! There was also multiple teas poured, goodie bags
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