Gut Health | Redlands Naturopath

Good digestion and absorption are crucial to good health. Research is telling us that healing your gut is the most important thing you can do to get your health back on track. Even the ancient healers such as Hippocrates stated 2000 years ago that “All disease begins in the gut.

Some examples of autoimmune diseases are Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Crohn’s disease, Multiple sclerosis, Diabetes, Celiac disease, Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Genetic predisposition makes up about one-third of your risk of developing an autoimmune disease. The other two-thirds of your risk come from environmental factors, which include: diet, lifestyle, infections, mineral deficiencies, exposure to toxins – such as heavy metals mercury or cadmium, hormones, weight and others. Statistically, nearly 1 in 5 people now have an autoimmune disorder, and having a first-degree relative with an auto-immune disease will dramatically increase your risk of developing some form of autoimmunity.

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Essential Fatty Acids: Why Are They So Important?

Omega 3 fatty acids have an important role to play in maintaining optimal health.

  • They reduce pain and inflammation
  • They support healthy cognitive function – enhance memory, learning and brain development from infancy to adult life
  • They support healthy heart function and help maintain healthy blood pressure and help lower cholesterol
  • They help improve mood
  • They help improve the condition of skin, hair and nails: one of the signs  of omega 3 fatty acids deficiency is dry skin
  • They help maintain healthy cell membrane integrity

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Winter Detox

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Winter is an ideal time to detox in order to avoid getting sick during the cold and flu season and keep us healthy and energised.

The goal is to change the way we eat and live, just as the season changes too. Winter is a time of rest and nourishment – eating warm foods that are rich in nutrients; as well as getting involved in some gentle exercises such as yoga, pilates or walking. Here are some handy tips to get the best results out of your winter detox:

– Wear warm clothes inside and outside your home as the temperatures drops. Wearing natural fibres such as wool or cotton are preferable as they allow your skin to breathe.

– Wear warm socks inside the house as heat leaves our bodies through hands and feet, so wearing cotton or woollen socks will make a big difference in keeping us warm.

– Try skin brushing. Before your shower or bath – move a loofah in a gentle circular motion for 5-10 minutes a day – from your feet up to thighs and buttocks and from hands to arms and shoulders and the back, avoiding the face. Skin brushing helps to increase circulation and helps us detox.

– Drink hot herbal teas to keep us warm – ginger and lemon, green tea, rosehip, turmeric – are all excellent choices.

– Have warming meals such as soups, bone broths and slow cooked stews instead of cold juices and smoothies.

– Avoid cold foods, iced water, sugar, excess alcohol, cereal grains, processed foods, and excess raw foods.

Here is a sample meal menu:

-upon rising – warm water with juice from half a lemon
-Breakfast – egg frittata with spinach, sweet potato and kale
-Mid-morning – cup of herbal tea
-Lunch – pumpkin and lentil soup
-Afternoon snack – a handful of mixed nuts and seeds; cup of herbal
tea with lemon and half teaspoon of honey
-Dinner – 1 cup of miso soup; poached salmon with broccolini, brussel sprouts and roast beetroot and sweet potatoes
– half a cup of stewed apple and rhubarb with cinnamon
– Get active – commit to 45 minutes of exercise a day. Gentle yoga or pilates are a great way to start or end the day as these exercises help to move the lymph – which is important in your body’s detox.

– Herbals containing Andrographis, Astragalus or Echinacea can also be useful in improving your immune system to ward off colds and flu.

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What Does A Naturopath Do?

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One question that I get asked most frequently is “What does a naturopath do?”

Naturopaths are health practitioners that focus on preventative health by utilising holistic methods of healing. We can provide relief from your symptoms with natural remedies as well as addressing the underlying cause of the disease. Treatments include vitamin therapy, botanical medicine and homoeopathic preparations. We are trained in nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, orthomolecular medicine and herbal medicine. We work with other healthcare providers such as doctors to ensure that patients receive the most effective care. We utilise conventional pathology tests with functional pathology. Naturopaths are often successful with treating chronic conditions that don’t respond well to conventional medicine such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, digestive disorders, stress, autoimmune disorders among many others.

What happens at a naturopathic appointment?

The first appointment tends to be about 1 hour long. We take thorough medical history and look at any blood tests to see what is going on in the body. Some in-house tests may be performed in the clinic such as urine tests, blood glucose levels, zinc status or heavy metal testing. Individually tailored treatment plan is then discussed with the patient. Subsequent appointments generally last only half hour and your progress and symptoms are discussed and treatment adjusted accordingly.

Are you ready to take the first step in becoming the healthiest you can be?

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Mercury Poisoning | Brisbane Naturopath

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Did you know than we inhale or ingest thousands of chemicals every day? Heavy metals stored in your body could be responsible for your ill health. Do you often feel anxious/ stress; are constantly catching colds or suffering from poor digestion? Chemicals in your body could be causing your symptoms.

These are some of the symptoms associated with mercury poisoning:

-Autoimmune diseases

-Learning difficulties

-Dyslexia

-Colitis

-Emotional instability

-Problems with coordination

-Hyperactivity disorders

-Memory loss

-Food intolerances

-Headaches

Is toxicity the reason you feel unwell?

Make an appointment to see Eva at the Redlands Naturopathy clinic today to get your heavy metal levels checked.

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