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Good nutrition and self care are the keys to healthy hair. Back when I was in the midst of health imbalance – you can read my story here – my hair suffered terribly. It was super dry, brittle and ratty and was just plain unhealthy. It was even falling out! These days after cleaning up […]
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a2 milk and other dairy products seem to be the latest big thing popping up in the supermarket so I thought that for this edition of ‘Ask Alex’, I would investigate a little bit more… What does a1 and a2 refer to? Cows milk contains milk protein, in which the primary group, ‘casein’, accounts for […]
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If I had one word to sum up an answer to this question, the answer would be NO, (its not ‘healthier’). As a healthcare practitioner, I would only recommend you eat this way if you have a legitimate reason to avoid gluten, such as coeliac disease or other bowel/gut related conditions. However, in saying that, […]
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I saw this being done recently on another blog that I follow and I immediately loved the idea of it. Reflection is super important in today’s fast-paced world. ‘In the moment’ is my new little series where I stop, I notice, I take note of all that is happening both around me and in my […]
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Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is an umbrella term used to describe a broad range of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle. Symptoms can either be psychological, physical and/or behavioural and can range from irritability and confusion to headaches and cramping and everything in between. Each month, millions of women all over the world feel the effects […]
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Food additives are substances that are added to foods to improve shelf life, assist manufacturing or enhance their flavor, texture or colour. Some examples include: Beeswax is a glazing agent (901) often used to coat apples, aiding their appearance. Sorbitol is a humectant (420) often mixed in with dried fruits to extend their shelf life […]
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What are the benefits of getting enough sleep? Sleep is so important for so many different reasons. We all love it, yet many of us don’t get enough! Myself, I have a non-negotiable commitment to getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night with no exceptions! I owe my health, my energy, my ability […]
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With Spring nearly upon us, it is important to talk seasonal allergies. While Spring itself makes for a most glorious sight…sunny days, wildflower season, warming weather…it can be misery for those who suffer from seasonal allergies and associated symptoms. Allergic diseases, of any description, are among the fastest growing of all chronic conditions in Australia […]
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Gut health, gut health, gut health…these days it’s all we seem to hear! Well, Amen, sister! I am on the same page. Gut health is the underlying key to our optimal health and wellness. A poor gut microbiome is linked to so many acute and chronic illnesses as well as poor physiological functioning of the […]
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Yes, I am doing it…I am going to talk about faeces. The truth is, as a Clinical Nutritionist, I actually spend a lot of time talking about and thinking about this f-word. Believe it or not, our poop is a great communicator. It actually tells us A WHOLE LOT about how our well our body […]