Some research studies have found that people who have a pet have healthier hearts, stay home sick less often, make fewer visits to the doctor, get more exercise, and are less depressed. Pets may also have a significant impact on allergies, asthma, social support, and social interactions with other people. Emotional support animals have been […]
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Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harmful stimuli. This includes pathogens, damaged cells, toxic compounds, or irradiation, and the immune system acts by removing injurious stimuli and initiating the healing process. Inflammation is therefore a defense mechanism that is vital to health. If our immune system is working well, we have a healthy level of
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Lemon Balm – I am reminded of how abundant this plant is in spring, and how easy it is to make tea with it. 4-6 leaves in a cup with boiling water, a nourishing nervine herb that lifts the mood and the spirits. Herbal teas (also called tisanes) are made from (or infused with) with
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Antibiotics are a staple of modern medicine and save millions of lives every year. But they can be harming the normal bacterial system our health relies on. As a Naturopath I talk with almost every patient about gut-based immunity, and how vital the microbes in our gut are for our day-to-day wellness. It is now
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Sleep for Brain Health While we sleep our brain is collecting and removing metabolic waste. One of the main benefits of sleep is that it supports better brain health! A recent study has found that this ‘garbage removal’ involves the central glymphatic system and is regulated by our circadian rhythm.The glymphatic system is the brain’s
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Is algal oil the new fish oil? The benefits of algal oil. The need for more omega-3 fats in the human diet has led to a greater consumption of oily fish and supplements. This has negatively impacted the environment, due to over-fishing in the oceans, and contributed to a decline in fish supply. There is
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Detox Support The word ‘Detox’ can strike fear into the heart of even the most dedicated health-focussed patient! The key thing as a Practitioner that I look at with patients; is how to do this safely, and work at a pace and intensity that is comfortable without side-effects. The benefits of detox are wide and
