naturopath

There are so many benefits of exercising throughout life. It delays or prevents so many chronic diseases. It improves mood and the ability to cope with stress. Now we have vanity as a motivation to get up and get moving...

More research revealing the negative effects of wheat and gluten on health. It is estimated that 15% of the population are sensitive to gluten, and even the rest of us are probably better off without it. It is not just gluten. Wheat has many components that disturb the endocrine system... 

This diagram lists the most common herbs that have been clinically verified in many trials. While in our Perth clinic we use homeopathic treatment in preference, we sometimes recommend herbs for support and for home symptomatic relief. See our page: http://www.cottnat.com.au/naturopathy-explained.asp 

The gut is our

Coffee has had a bad press for many years. Now we seem to be getting nothing but good news. Moderation in all things though, especially if you are prone to anxiety, insomnia or adrenal issues...and make sure it's organic...

Myrosinase is the enzyme necessary to form sulforaphane, the vegetable’s cancer-preventive component. Mustard, horseradish, watercress, cabbage or wasabi will boost the power of broccoli...

The results of this study show that a blend of proteins with different absorption rates is best for muscle synthesis after exercise. Whey is absorbed rapidly, soy more slowly, and casein over a longer period, allowing for better recovery and repair...

This recent Australian research has revealed which are the most potent foods against chronic inflammation, and that may help with autoimmune diseases and age related problems including osteoarthritis and Alzheimer's disease. Oyster mushrooms were found to be particularly effective...

Both the symptoms and the underlying metabolic and tissue changes of PCOD and PCOS can be helped with homeopathic treatment. Here is our Perth naturopathic clinic pages on these issues:

http://www.cottnat.com.au/menstrual-problems-treatment.asp and

http://www.fertility-naturopath-perth.com.au/homeopathy-and-naturopathic-management-of-pcos-perth.html 

All the benefits of several hours exercise,for cardiovascular benefit and blood sugar control in just seven minutes! Almost too good to be true, but it is...

The results of this research will be a surprise for many and a good antidote to the constant propaganda that milk is the only way to get adequate calcium, despite the fact that we are the only species that continues to drink the milk of another species after our infancy...

Starch resistant foods have been found to improve colon health, help prevent cancer and adult onset diabetes. These carbohydrates are not fully digested and turned into sugar, which can be stored as fat. So they help weight loss and protect aginst insulin resistance...

All saturated fats are not bad. On the contrary, this one is actually good for your heart and arteries and cholesterol levels, despite all the bad press. It also promotes endocrine system health. If that were not enough, it also helps you lose weight, particularly around the abdomen. It is the best fat for cooking because it has a high smoke point. This and olive oil for salads are the healthiest oils we recommend at our Perth naturopathic clinic www.cottnat.com.au

As revealed in many studies, our mental and physical health are both tied in with the diurnal changes in light, and also the changes in its spectrum. Blue light, associated with bright daylight, triggers brain changes causing wakefulness, alertness and increased concentration. As the sun sets, the light becomes increasingly amber and red, bringing relaxation and sleepiness through increase in melatonin. As this research shows, the switch to LED lighting is causing problems. See our Perth clinic page:

http://www.cottnat.com.au/insomnia-treatment-perth.asp 

Missing beneficial gut flora due to antibiotics are lost to the next generation. They are not passed on from mother to baby. They are a major factor behind chronic disease today, this article hypothesises. We find that our focus of treatment at this Perth clinic is increasingly on the gut, and the homeopathic bowel nosodes of Bach and Paterson especially useful. New finding are also adding to our understanding of the role the gut biota has to play in mental health, including anxiety and depression, as many neurotransmitters are produced in the gastrointestinal system...

This excellent article says it all about the mistaken beliefs about diet and nutrition that are fuelling not only the obesity epidemic, but also many chronic diseases of modern life...

At our Perth clinic, recommendations for exercise and weight loss, and both constitutional and locally acting homeopathic medicines are used to treat sleep apnea. Diet is an important consideration, and we agree with the basic principles of the Mediterranean Diet, with some modifications. It is good to see these approaches vindicated by this study. See www.cottnat.com.au

The research shows that the fats in pistachios are poorly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, meaning they are the lowest in calories of any nut. They also found cardioprotective effects in the study. Also, add to this the effort of shelling the nuts generally leads to a lower consumption than that of shelled nuts. See our approach to weight management at our Perth clinic at: www.cottnat.com.au

This article explains the importance of protein in the diet and how to combine complementary vegetarian sources of protein to get a full amino acid profile...

Previous studies have shown both soy and tomatoes to be effective at preventing prostate cancer. This study shows that both together are even more effective. It also suggests that food itself is better than the isolated ingredients of lycopene from tomatoes and isofavones from soy. See our Perth page:

http://www.cottnat.com.au/treatment-of-prostate-conditions-and-men-problems.asp

Omega-7 fats have many benefits: helping maintain a healthy weight, keeping the skin healthy and healing the gastrintestinal tract. Sea buckthorn is the best source, followed by macadamia nuts...

In this study, after five years of follow-up, the researchers found a 48% reduction in the overall risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from any cause among members of the meditation group compared to those from the health education group. The meditating group enjoyed an average drop of 4.9 mm Hg in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group and also reported less stress and less anger. “It’s like discovering a whole new class of medications,” Schneider says of the power of meditation in improving the patients’ health. At this Perth naturopathic clinic we regularly refer patients to meditation classes...