Julie Crawford Naturopath

22/05/2025

17/02/2025

Top tip…( works with rice & potatoes too)…

13/02/2025

13/02/2025

A little reminder…💜

02/02/2025

🌟 The Vagus Nerve: Your Gut-Brain Connection 🌟

The vagus nerve, also called “The Great Wanderer,” is the 10th cranial nerve connecting your brain to your digestive system and other organs like the lungs, bladder and kidneys. It’s a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system, controlling the “rest and digest” mode that supports healthy digestion and relaxation.

🧠 How It Supports Digestion
When activated, the vagus nerve:
✔️ Stimulates digestive juices
✔️ Triggers bile release
✔️ Promotes motility

Simple Ways to Strengthen the Vagus Nerve
If this nerve loses tone, it can affect digestion, but you can stimulate it with easy daily exercises like:
👉 Humming or singing
👉 Gargling
👉 Meditation
👉 Deep breathing (focusing on long exhalations and diaphragmatic movement)

🌿 Beyond Digestion
Stimulating the vagus nerve doesn’t just help your gut—it’s also linked to reduced inflammation, better stress management, and relief from conditions like migraines and depression.

Incorporating these practices into your routine can improve your gut, brain, and overall well-being!

19/01/2025

09/01/2025

Handy chart…

25/09/2024

Do you or your child struggle with iron deficiency? ⁠
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When it comes to iron deficiency, simply taking an iron supplement isn’t always the solution. One key piece of the puzzle that’s often overlooked is iron absorption. Without proper absorption, even the best iron-rich foods or supplements won’t have the desired impact on your iron levels.⁠
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Factors like gut inflammation, leaky gut, and stomach acid levels significantly impact iron absorption. ⁠
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It’s really important to address these gut health factors so as much iron from the food you are eating or the supplements you are taking is actually being absorbed! ⁠
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This week on the podcast, I dive into the importance of iron absorption and how you can improve your body’s ability to absorb this essential mineral.⁠
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Listen to the latest episode via the link below, or over on Spotify, Apple, Google.

https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/episode-183-gut-health-and-iron-deficiency-in-kids/

12/08/2024

Fellow naturopaths will understand this😂
Not sure it would appeal to everyone 😂

11/08/2024