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It was a final chance to say goodbye for grieving mother Kate Ogg after doctors gave up hope of saving her premature baby. 
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A Magnesium Deficiency Increases Cancer Risk Significantly.There is a power and a force in magnesium that cannot be equaled anywhere else in the world of medicine. There is no substitute for magnesium in human physiology; nothing comes even close to it in terms of its effect on overall cell physiology
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
There is now a mountain of evidence that our overall health depends more on an adequate supply of magnesium than any other mineral. In my homeopathic practice I am now using the magnesium salts more than most other polychrests, and suggest soaking in epsom salts baths for transdermal absorption of magnesium, as many absorb it poorly from the gut...
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Research has suggested that blueberries can reduce the damaging effects of age related disorders such as Alzheimer’s. The phytonutrients in blueberries
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Do you eat enough colour? This infographic looks at the individual benefits of the phytonutrients from red, purple/blue, green, white and yellow/orange food groups. We should eat at least two foods from each colour group daily for optimal health and disease prevention...
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The main purpose of meditation isn't just to relax. If you want to do that, best have a beer and put your feet up or have a hot bath. Meditation is about cultivating present-moment awareness and
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Just do it... Even when it seems the most difficult it is probably giving you the most benefit. That is the paradox of meditation. Our spirituality belongs here and now, in the present moment. Be in it...
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Navigating the world of complementary and alternative health can be confusing and daunting. It’s difficult to understand what different practitioners can offer and how they are trained. Unfortunat...
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This article by a Canadian naturopath outlines the basic principles of naturopathy and natural medicine. Also see our Perth clinic page: www.cottnat.com.au/naturopathy-explained.asp
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The study conducted by researchers at Lund University for the first time has described the effect of physical activity on the epigenetic levels in fat cells.
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Genes are not destiny. In recent years it has been found that genes carry methyl groups that can turn the expression of genes on and off, through a process known as epigenetics. These methyl groups in turn are affected by things under our control, like diet and exercise. In this study it was found that exercise positively triggered epigenetic changes associated with type 2 diabetes and obesity in a group of men.
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By Dr. Dwight Lundell, M.D. We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong..
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Dr Lundell admits that the common consensus about heart and artery disease is wrong. It is chronic inflammation from a high carbohydrate, low fat diet that causes damage to the artery walls and the heart that is the culprit. This is precisely the diet that doctors have recommended, and cholesterol lowering medication does not work...
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To vanquish the vicissitudes of aging, you have to possess little structures in your cells called telomeres. Fortunately, research has shown which lifestyle measures, foods and herbs can best help ...
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Telomeres are located at the tips of our chromosomes and help protect DNA. Unfortunately they shorten with each cell division and this is thought to be the main factor responsible for aging and also contributes to chronic disease. This article shows which lifestyle measures, foods and herbs can help preserve telomeres...
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By Kevin Riley When the demand for butter exceeded the ability of farmers to supply this desirable fat ... the search for a substitute started us on a road to trans fats, heart disease, and high bl...
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
While we are able to deal with high blood pressure with homeopathic treatment, it is important to look at dietary and lifestyle factors that could be contributing to the problem. Trans fats from margarines, pastries, biscuits and other processed foods are prime suspects. See our page: www.cottnat.com.au/naturopathy-expained.asp
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Did you know that skin cancer, whether melanoma or non-melanoma, can be treated or prevented naturally?
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A cream containing eggplant extract, known as BEC and BEC5, appears to cure and eliminate most non-melanoma skin cancers in several weeks time
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We love this infographic on healthy food swaps from MBG Wellness Expert, Jess Ainscough and her awesome site, WellnessWarrior.com.au. What do you think?
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Swap this for that for better health...
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A new study links wheat and gluten consumption to weight gain and type 1 diabetes, confirming an already extensive body of research already establishing this connection.
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This study, like many that have come before, indicate that reducing and even eliminating wheat and other gluten-containing grains from the diet is the best strategy for preventing the development of diabetes and weight gain associated with elevated insulin levels.
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Don't let sleep deprivation take a serious toll on your health; here are some tips you can try.
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Sleep is one of the fundamental aspects of our health. If you are not getting enough sleep, the toll on our health is enormous. No amount of dietary or lifestyle changes will remedy this. This article by Dr Mercola looks at the detrimental effects of poor sleep hygiene and insomnia and how to remedy the issues. Also see our Perth naturopathic clinic page: www.cottnat.com.au/insomnia-treatment-perth.asp
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This article shares pertinent information about the medical causes of dark circles under the eyes and recommendations on effective ways to eliminate them.
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The presence of dark circles under the eyes is an indication of poor health. But what does it mean exactly? As this article explains, there could be several possible reasons and ways to remedy it...
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Banish and prevent your migraines simply by taking magnesium: Research
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
Magnesium is sometimes called the "master mineral". It is crucial to over 300 cellular metabolic processes and is involved in nervous system, muscle tissue and heart health. Unfortunately, due to depletion of topsoils, most do not get sufficient magnesium from their diet. While previous studies have been equivocal, this one demonstrates a clear effect from magnesium supplementation over placebo. Also refer to our clinic page: http://www.cottnat.com.au/homeopathy-and-naturopathic-treatment-of-headaches-and-migraines-perth.asp
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The fish oil compound DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) has long been known to have anti-inflammatory effects, and now researchers have gained a better understanding of why.
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Inflammation is part of the body's natural response to infection and injury. In some situations, particularly with poor diet and lifestyle, the body is unable to turn it off and chronic disease is the result. This research explains why the DHA compound from fish oil is effective in turning off the inflammatory response...
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"The past few weeks have brought a lot of change into my life. It’s all good, exciting movement, but it’s the result of a series of scary steps forward that leave me feeling like I’m walking the plank and not sure if I’ll sink or swim. One of the best ways I’ve learned to deal with transition is by amping up my yoga practice. For me, the subtle details I focus on in my asanas translate naturally to metaphors for lessons I’m trying to master in everyday life."
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Yoga is more than just exercise. Its practice requires self-knowledge, focus, centering, meditation, grounding, letting go and witnessing. Bringing these qualities into daily life is powerful therapy, as yoga teacher Stefanie Beckerman explains...
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Research has identified at least thirteen different flavonoid compounds called methylenedioxyflavonol glucuronides in spinach that serve as anticancer agents.
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This colourful infographic depicts in a memorable way various foods that research has shown to boost the immune system, each through a different mechanism...
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Much ado has been made of green tea in the last decade. It's been called everything from a weight watcher's best-friend to a cancer cure. But is any of this true? The history of green tea is long a...
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
Here is an example of how a small change in dietary habits can potentially increase your lifespan, protect against chronic diseases including cancer and help you maintain a healthy weight. This article looks at the research showing the health benefits of green tea consumption. See our philosophy about dietary strategies in conjunction with homeopathic treatment on our page www.cottnat.com.au/naturopathy-explained.asp
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Coffee, that morning elixir, may give us an early jump-start to the day, but numerous studies have shown that it also may be protective against type 2 diabetes
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Lately there has been nothing but good news about the health benefits of coffee. It is a rich source of antioxidants, it is good for the skin and is protective for the liver. This article explains how researchers have discovered the mechanism behind its preventative effects for type 2 diabetes...
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Some of Steve Newport’s symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease reversed, thanks to the unlikely treatment prescribed by his wife, Dr. Mary Newport, a physician who runs a neonatology ward at a Tampa, Fla., hospital. Dr. Newport added coconut oil to her husband Steve’s diet. Just two weeks later, he took the Alzheimer’s clock test again and demonstrated stunning improvement.
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Medium chain triglycerides or MCTs, the primary type of fat found within coconut oil, have been found to boost cognitive performance in older adults suffering from memory disorders as serious as Alzheimer’s — and not after months or even days of treatment, but after a single 40 ml dose! This story shows the amazing potential of coconut oil in dementia...
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According to research, the benefits you get from proper sunlight exposure may outweigh the potential skin cancer risk.
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Sensible sun exposure can help prevent melanoma, breast cancer and hundreds of other health problems...
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It's estimated that as many as 25 million Americans have a thyroid problem, and half of them have no idea that they do. Hypothyroidism, or an under-active thyroid, accounts for 90% of all thyroid
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
Hypothyroidism is a very common issue. This article is a good summary of the symptoms and dietary approaches to help improve thyroid function, by an MD and functional medicine practitioner. In our Perth clinic we use similar strategies in conjunction with constitutional and lesional homeopathy. See www.cottnat.com.au/naturopathy-explained.asp
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Whether food intake can modify the course of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an issue of continued scientific and public interest. However, data from controlled clinical trials are sparse. We thus decided to study the clinical effects of a vegan diet free of gluten in RA and to quantify the levels of antibodies to key food antigens not present in the vegan diet.
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Here is yet another study that shows the effect of an anti-inflammatory diet on an autoimmune condition. Perhaps there are too many variables to draw specific conclusions, but once again the negative influence of gluten is highlighted...
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The article in today’s Daily Mail about B vitamins and Alzheimer’s is the story of the triumph of dogged scientific persistence – do read it first if you can because this blog would become impossib...
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Nothing to add on this. Jerome Burne as usual says it all...
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This story sounds like a miracle. It highlights the value of "kangaroo care" as against the use of high tech incubators, although in this case the baby had been pronounced dead. In kangaroo care, skin to skin contact can protect the baby from hypothermia and restore vital signs. In a Stockholm study, reported in this article, it was found that after four hours, 90 percent of babies who received kangaroo care regained normal body temperature, compared to sixty percent placed in incubators.