The Local Nat

21/08/2023

What should you be eating for breakfast?⁣
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A balanced healthy breakfast should include a good mix of protein, fats and some carbs. Majority of people aren’t eating enough protein at breakfast. ⁣
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Having a protein rich breakfast ensures a balanced, stable blood sugar level, makes you feel fuller for longer, sustains energy levels and prevents those afternoon sugar binges. ⁣
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Commercial cereals such a Weet-bix, Rice Bubbles, Cornflakes or All bran etc do not contain enough protein or fats and are heavily processed.⁣
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Good breakfast options include:⁣
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〰️ Eggs with spinach leaves, tomatoes and avocado on sourdough toast.⁣
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〰️ Protein smoothie with a handful of berries, handful of spinach leaves, 1 tbsp of nut butter, 1 tbsp of yoghurt, protein and milk of your choice.⁣
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〰️ Granola or muesli with yoghurt and berries.⁣
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〰️ Protein pancakes with yoghurt and fruit.⁣
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〰️ Overnight oats or Bircher muesli with nuts, seeds, served with yoghurt and berries.⁣
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What do you eat for breakfast?⁣
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20/08/2023

Do you constantly feel exhausted?⁣⁣⁣⁣
Do you experience frequent headaches, anxiety, heavy periods, shortness of breath or cold hands and feet?⁣⁣⁣⁣
You could be suffering from low Iron. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Causes for low Iron include:⁣⁣⁣⁣
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〰️ Not eating adequate amounts of Iron rich foods e.g red meat, green leafy veggies, nuts, seeds, legumes. Vegetarians and vegans are at a higher risk.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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〰️ Exercise - especially athletes as there is an increase in demand for Iron.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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〰️ Heavy periods due to excessive blood loss. You shouldn’t be losing more than 80ml of blood when menstruating.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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〰️ Poor gut absorption or digestive issues/bleeds e.g. gastric bleeding, ulcers, Inflammatory Bowel Disease.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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〰️ Pregnancy or breastfeeding due to the increase in demand for Iron.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Always get a full Iron studies blood test with your naturopath or GP before supplementation.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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In regards to supplementation, I recommend an Iron bisglycinate as it is gentle on the digestive system, doesn’t cause constipation and is well absorbed.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Research shows that taking Iron capsules every second day helps with improving the absorption due to the binding effects of hepcidin in the blood.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Do you take Iron and how does it make you feel?⁣⁣⁣⁣
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04/12/2022

Studies have shown shown that we are more likely to be magnesium deficient in summer. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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As we tend to sweat more, be more active and drink more alcohol on balmy nights, this very important electrolyte is quickly diminished.⁣⁣⁣⁣
How do you know if your deficient in magnesium?⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Signs of magnesium deficiency include:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Sugar cravings⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
〰️ Headaches or migraines⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
〰️ Muscle cramps and twitches ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
〰️ Difficulty sleeping⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
〰️ Poor energy or fatigue ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
〰️ Feeling Stressed or anxious ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
〰️ Low mood⁣⁣⁣
〰️ Poor recovery after training or exercise ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
〰️ PMS related symptoms ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
〰️ Period pain⁣⁣⁣⁣
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It’s a key essential for maintaining good health and well-being.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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It’s my favourite calming and relaxing go to.⁣⁣⁣
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Do you take magnesium?⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Anyone else have fussy eaters in their house? 🙈

04/09/2020

One of the best (and overlooked) therapies for improving our health. Rest.⁣
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Rest is crucial for repairing our adrenals, hormones, energy, immune system and mental wellbeing.⁣
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With the pandemic forcing everyone to take a step back and slow down, I’ve found this period as a golden opportunity to utilise this down time to rejuvenate both mind and body (hooray for sleep ins 🙌).⁣
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The pandemic has changed us. But it’s not all bad.⁣
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We are now focusing on the simple important things in life. Getting back to basics.⁣
Like daily exercise, baking or cooking at home, family time, getting in nature, gardening, painting, working from home (if possible) and putting less pressure on ourself.⁣
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What positive habits have you created as a result of the pandemic? ⁣
And the question is what healthy habits are you going to maintain in the the post pandemic world?⁣
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03/08/2020

The lovely Love tea ⁣⁣
Now back in stock 🙌⁣⁣
Pick up a box an your next appointment.⁣⁣
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01/08/2020

A brilliant article on Progesterone by Lara Briden! Why you need it and what it does.
Have a read x

https://www.larabriden.com/road-map-to-progesterone/

Natural treatments to increase progesterone for the treatment of infertility, premenstrual mood symptoms, and heavy periods.

04/05/2020

Is your cholesterol too low?⁣⁣
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A common misconception is that low cholesterol (that is lower than medical reference ranges) is good? Not the case. ⁣⁣
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Cholesterol is the absolute backbone of s*x hormones, including; Oestrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and Vitamin D.⁣⁣
If you don’t have enough cholesterol then chances are you won’t be producing enough of these beautiful hormones ✨⁣⁣
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Do you have issues with your skin, hormones, libido, mood, fertility or period irregularities? You may need to consider getting your cholesterol checked?⁣⁣
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Healthy Cholesterol boosting foods include:⁣⁣
• Avocado⁣⁣
• Organic eggs⁣⁣
• Coconut oil ⁣⁣
• Extra virgin organic olive oil ⁣⁣
• Wild caught fish⁣⁣
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Do you have enough good fats in your diet for your hormones, mood and cholesterol?⁣⁣
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29/02/2020

Loving this doctor’s analogy of the Corona virus.
Mother Nature at it’s best. Look after your immune system ☀️
Have a listen
https://youtu.be/eMsBhYnLKlY

Dr. Berg shares more insights about the Corona Virus and how to deal with it in a holistic way.

26/11/2019

Wise words from my favourite Naturopath Avoca Naturopath

10/11/2019

Saffron ☼⁣
An Ayurvedic herb used for low mood, depression and PMS mood irregularities.⁣
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Clinical studies have shown the use of saffron for mild to moderate depression, and has shown to be comparable with Prozac for lifting mood. ⁣
Huge, considering this herb has no side effects!⁣
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Also used for memory and learning, this liquid gold herb is the perfect addition to tonics for students heading into exams.⁣
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I love popping this one into all my PMS and low mood tonics ✨

02/11/2019

Hello summer ☼ ⁣
you have been missed

26/10/2019

This weeks tea ~ Turmeric Love Tea ⁣
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A warming blend of Turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger and rooibos.⁣
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A lovely anti-inflammatory blend with powerful antioxidant properties.⁣
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This delicious tea is perfect for an afternoon pick me up, with its sweet hints of honey bush, cinnamon and vanilla.⁣
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Make sure to pick up a box at your next appointment.

10/10/2019

Do you suffer from Endometriosis?
Highly recommend this article by Dr Aviva Romm, looking at treating Endometriosis holistically.
Treating the root cause, not just masking symptoms ✌️

https://avivaromm.com/endometriosis-natural-approach/

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08/10/2019

Had to share a pic of the new, lush comfy chairs at the clinic ✨

07/10/2019

The lovely Love tea ❁⁣⁣
Your essential cup of tea ⁣⁣
Pick up a box at your next appointment ~⁣⁣
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