How Acupuncture can help with Menopausal Weight Gain
Menopause and weight gain
Menopause follows when ovulation no longer occurs and the production of estrogen and progesterone ceases. Essentially it means eggs are no longer being produced.
Read MoreIt's all connected: Your genes, your environment and your health. Your environment and genetics are closely dependent on each other. We are unique, based on our genes, which influences how we tolerate different foods. Environment is the external stimuli which we are exposed to, encompassing what we eat, breath, and drink these factors range from air pollution, pesticides, chemicals, medication,diet, stress and lifestyle choices. Due to our unique genetics, some people will respond differently when exposed to the same environmental stimuli. Genetics have an influence on your health, improving your diet and life style help to reduce the risk of disease
Read MoreYou can help heal your gut by choosing the right food High fiber foods help to regulate your gut, reduces inflammation and aids in digestion. If your diet is low on fiber,Introducing too much fiber at once can cause including cramping and flatulence. The recommendation is about 2 cups per day. Drink plenty of water to keep your digestive system healthy. Probiotics and Prebiotics help improve bacteria in your gut to regulate your digestive system.
Read MoreWhy your gut health matters 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Your gut does a lot more than digest food. Your gut plays a major roll in protecting you from infection, supports your metabolism, promotes healthy digestion and elimination. When your gut is disrupted it can impact on your health causing bloating, diarrhea and or constipation,recurring colds, allergies, joint pain and brain fog Love your gut 💗
Read Moren a growing landscape of increasing pressures and stressors with Covid – 19 and the ensuing lock – down which has turned our daily lives upside down, especially with the social distancing.It’s never been more important to relax
Read MoreTime to rug up an eat yummy warming stews and soups which are hearty and full of good root veggies.
Read MoreThe seem like the same thing, but are they?
Skin is the body’s largest organ in the body. It’s vital to our overall health. We nee to take care of it
Read MoreWho would think that Sugar could be the culprit?
In a case that involves being overweight or obese, we all would rather blame fatty foods. Fats in food were the usual suspect for all kinds of accusations and blames. What's more? The promotion of diet programs that emphasized other classes of foods like carbs and proteins at the expense of fats goes further to prove this.
Read MoreWelcome to the Year of the Year of the Earth Dog
May your life be filled with happiness, good health, peace and an abundance of love
Earth Dogs are known for their persistence, eye for detail and often have good fortune in health
Read MoreAcute and chronic low back pain can adversely affect your personal, social and work life. Find out the symptoms, causes, relief and remedies for low back pain in this blog post.
Read MoreWinter Solstice
Remember to boost your immunity through the winter month with foods like sweet potato, green leafy vegetables, beetroot, kiwi fruit, mandarins,bananas, garlic and ginger which are all packed with vitamins and minerals to help boost your immune system. Keep hydrated, get plenty of sleep and don't forget to stay active.
Heart Attack
Symptoms of a Heart Attack can vary between Male and Females. Although men may experience chest tightness and pressure, the symptoms may be less subtle for women and are therefore not recognized straight away. Symptoms like shortness of breath, pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen, dizziness, fainting, upper back pressure or fatigue. If you have any of these symptoms seek medical advice straight away. According to the Australian Heart Foundation, Heart disease is the single biggest killer of Australian women.
Elbow Pain
You don't need to be an athlete to suffer epicondylitis also known as tennis elbow or golfers elbow. Epicondylitis is due to inflammation of the tendons that attach to the elbow. Both tend to develop from overuse and or repetitive movements impacting on the tendons and muscles surrounding the elbow and forearm.
Pain, chronic or acute can be caused by injury, surgey or a medical condition which can have an effect on our health. Pain is a normal part of life, however in some cases it can manifest into chronic pain
Read MoreDifference between Headaches and Migraines
Migraines are thought to be due to abnormal brain activity causing a temporary disruption to nerve signals, blood flow and chemicals in the brain. Resulting in painful and or pulsating head pain. The pain can be very debilitating impacting on everyday activities.
