GLOW - the Naturopaths Way!

08/07/2025

Glowing, clear, and beautiful skin starts with what we eat. Skin is our largest organ, and its appearance is both a reflection of what we put onto our skin, as well as into our bodies. Recent nutrition studies have shown that eating foods rich in nutrients that support skin health–including antioxidants, vitamins, and microminerals–can improve skin structure and moisture, and protect against sun damage. Can you naturally reduce wrinkles with food? Find out more: https://www.bluezones.com/2024/02/can-you-naturally-reduce-wrinkles-with-food/

11/05/2025

Avoiding those middle aisles of the supermarket is a great way to avoid all the processed, high sugar foods.

09/05/2025

Cinnamon is a great medicinal spice for helping blood sugar metabolism. Numerous studies show that 1–6 g (½–2 tsp) of cinnamon per day can improve insulin sensitivity, slow gastric emptying and lower post-meal glucose spikes—making it a useful adjunct for people with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. Its also a great anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, beneficial for heart health, weight, PCOS and digestion.

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07/05/2025

Kicking sugar doesn’t have to mean never having chocolate again! When you choose chocolate, go for dark chocolate at least 70% or above. Look at the ingredients and Cacao should be listed first, not sugar! And if you find you are chocolate obsessed, especially if you are female and its before your period, this can be a sign of a magnesium deficiency.
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11/01/2025

Naturopath Lisa is a long time fosterer for dog and cat rescue groups. Unfortunately her current foster cat Mac has had a bad accident and her rescue group are trying to raise funds for his medical costs. If you can help by sharing the post or donating it would be truly appreciated. Even $5 will help! Thank you 🙏

Please can you help Mac…. Poor Mac has had a nasty fall which has shattered his right front leg. He sp… Miriam Lietz needs your support for Mac’s vet fees

16/12/2024

Choose real food that doesn’t cause inflammation and nourishes every cell. As Jamie Oliver says real food doesn’t contain ingredients. Broccoli doesnt contain ingredients yet most packaged foods do.

29/11/2024

Make an appointment to see how we can help improve your skin. We offer dietary and lifestyle advice, recipes and recommend core supplements that can help. We especially LOVE Biomedica's new skin health supplement!

27/11/2024

Vitamin D could be the solution you're looking for! A comprehensive meta-analysis of 99 global studies highlights that vitamin D supplementation, averaging 3,320 IU daily, offers notable cardiometabolic advantages. The findings show significant reductions in blood pressure, cholesterol, fasting glucose, insulin, and HbA1C levels (your blood sugar over the last 3 months). The most pronounced benefits were observed in individuals with low baseline vitamin D levels, those aged 50 or older, and individuals with a BMI under 30. These results suggest that tailored vitamin D strategies may play a crucial role in improving heart and metabolic health. Live in Melbourne or somewhere else a fair distance from the equator? You most likely need Vitamin D. And go for optimal levels, not just "in the range".

25/11/2024

The highest fibre foods are beans and legumes. Add them to soups, salads and make dips e.g. chickpea salad, hummus, white bean dip, nourish bowl with black beans, bean and vegetable soup.
Polyphenols are what give many plant foods their colour. Regularly consume a variety of colours in the diet including reds and dark purples for the highest polyphenol intake. Enjoy blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, black currants, red and purple grapes, pomegranate and cherries.
Sources of choline include lima beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, edamame, tofu, sh*take mushrooms, quinoa, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables.

24/11/2024

24/11/2024

Early signs of Parkinson's Disease.

Have you been diagnosed with PD? Find out how we can help with our naturopath Holistic Healing Program. https://glowhealth.com.au/parkinsons-dis-ease/

23/11/2024

A recent study by an international team, including researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, reveals a significant connection between mental states and gut health. The research identifies a brain-gut circuit involving the amygdala, vagus nerve, and Brunner's glands in the small intestine. Stress and fear reduce mucus secretion from these glands, which impacts beneficial gut bacteria and weakens immune defenses, leading to inflammation and higher vulnerability to infections. The findings highlight how mental health influences physical well-being and open pathways for new therapies targeting conditions like inflammatory bowel disease through neural or gut microbiome modulation​.
https://www.mpg.de/23468697/0917-kybe-mind-over-microbiome-how-mental-states-impact-gut-health-152035-x