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The Mind & Gut Clinic, 2 Village Way, Currumbin Valley (2025)

03/10/2024

More ‘forever chemicals’ to avoid! - PHTHALATES.
These nasties disrupt the endocrine (hormonal) system, are detrimental to human health, and if you are pregnant, avoiding these chemicals is a priority.

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis found that phthalates were negatively associated with breast cancer among females (1) and another (2) found associations with obesity, Type II Diabetes, Thyroid dysfunction, high BP, poor semen quality, pregnancy loss and early menopause.

Looks like it’s time to clean out the bathroom, kitchen and laundry cupboards!

◼ Make sure all products are as natural as possible
◼ Use organic & natural makeup, skincare, lotions, sunscreens etc
◼ Don’t use perfumes or products with ‘fragrance’ or ‘parfum’ written on the ingredients list

Can you test your body for phthalates?
Yes you can. It’s as simple as a urine test. If you are concerned about your level of exposure please give me a call and we can organise pathology testing.

(1) Liu G, Cai W, Liu H, Jiang H, Bi Y, Wang H. The Association of Bisphenol A and Phthalates with Risk of Breast Cancer: A Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(5):2375. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18052375

(2) Wang Y, Qian H. Phthalates and Their Impacts on Human Health. Healthcare. 2021; 9(5):603. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9050603

29/09/2024

MYTH #342 - Period pain is normal.

NO. it. is. NOT. normal.

It's common, though suffering every month where you need to take a day off work or medicate yourself to simply get through the day (no judgement if you do of course) and to be told this is a normal part of being a woman is incredibly frustrating to hear.

There is so much we can do...

FIRST.🩸Figure out what is going on. Do all the tests. Check adrenal function, thyroid hormones (test all of them plus antibodies, not just TSH - please), s*x hormones (not just bloods, do a urinary DUTCH test), nutrient deficiencies etc. Talk to me, your natural health practitioner or holistic gp to get all of these done.

Get an ultrasound or other investigations referred by a Dr to check for Endometriosis, Fibroids, Adenomyosis etc. We want to rule things out

SECOND.🩸Treat the pain (and the underlying cause).
Herbal medicine is my go-to here. I often include the following herbs in a mix:
🌿 BLUE COHOSH
🌿 CRAMP BARK
🌿 BOSWELLIA
🌿 CHASTE TREE
🌿 PAEONIA
🌿 LICORICE
and there are so many more to choose from!
also don't forget your nervous system health, lifestyle & food choices.

If you want help to reduce period pain or improve your menstrual cycle symptoms, give me a call x

27/09/2024

PFAS - they are called forever chemicals for a reason!

These synthetic, man-made chemicals don’t break down easily in the environment, and can bioaccumulate in people & wildlife. a.k.a a big problem for human health

In 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared PFOA (a type of PFAS), a category one human carcinogen; and numerous studies show associations with fertility issues, metabolic & hormone dysfunction plus more health issues.

Minimising exposure where possible is the key. So how do we do this?

AVOID using non stick cookware, baking paper, cling wrap, sandwich bags & takeaway containers
Use ORGANIC tampons/pads, toilet paper, dental floss & lip balms
Use cast iron or stainless steel cookware & swap plastic for glass, & natural fibres only for your yoga pants!

Most importantly. FILTER YOUR WATER. Make sure the filters are certified to remove PFAS or use NSF certified granular activated carbon, micro filtration technology and ion exchange resins

Unfortunately, there is no quick fix to detox these chemicals from our bodies - avoidance is best.
However there was a study looking at blood serum of firefighters, and in those who donated blood their PFAS levels went down. Therefore having blood drawn could potentially reduce your levels.
A silver lining :) ?

Watch out for the next in the series…

25/08/2024

I’m so excited to have another Naturopathic student from Southern Cross Uni coming through the clinic over the next 2 weeks! 🌟

This will be her ‘practical placement’ which means not only observing but more ‘hands on’ i.e.: taking cases, asking questions and of course being mentored & guided from me.

We will be offering these sessions for $100 (a saving of $70!) So if you’ve been thinking of coming in for a naturopath session now is the time. We’ve got some space on the following days…

💫 Tuesday 27 & Thursday 29 August

💫 Tuesday 3 & Tuesday 5 September

You can book this via the website,
or call/text 0468 333 293
and we will organise it for you.
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2 Village Way
Currumbin Valley, QLD
4223

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.themindandgutclinic.com/

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