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I.O.N Herbals

I.O.N Herbals is a Naturopathic clinic in Tolga, Far North Queensland specialising in services of Na

Established by registered Iridologist, Herbalist and Naturopath, Sharyn Bimrose Adv.Dip.Nat, Adv.Dip.WHM, Adv.Dip.Nut-Med, I.O.N Herbals Naturopathic & Iridology Clinic is based in Tolga. Servicing the Atherton Tablelands areas of Far North Queensland.

20/07/2023

Minimising screen time before bed is super important for several reasons:

📵 Improved Sleep Quality 💤
The blue light emitted by screens, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, can interfere with the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep. Minimising screen time helps your body produce adequate melatonin, leading to better sleep quality.

📵 Reduced Sleep Disturbances 💤 Engaging with screens before bed can be mentally stimulating and keeps your mind active, making it harder to relax and fall asleep. By minimising screen time, you can create a calm environment that promotes uninterrupted sleep.

📵 Enhanced Circadian Rhythm ☀️🌙Exposure to bright screens in the evening can disrupt your natural circadian rhythm, the internal clock that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Minimising screen time helps align your body's natural rhythm, promoting a more regular sleep schedule.

📵 Relaxation and Stress Reduction 🕯️ Engaging in screen-related activities can keep your mind engaged and potentially increase stress levels, especially if you encounter negative or emotionally charged content. Minimising screen time before bed allows you to disconnect from digital distractions, helping you relax and unwind.

📵 Better Productivity and Focus 💤
A good night's sleep is crucial for cognitive function and productivity. Minimising screen time before bed gives your brain a chance to rest, recover, and recharge, leading to improved focus and productivity the next day.

"Lights out, screens off! Prioritise your well-being by reducing screen time before bed. Your body and mind will thank you!

16/07/2023

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17/10/2022

IRIDOLOGY ~ YOUR GENETIC BLUEPRINT 👀

Everyone’s eyes are different and tell some pretty unique things about you which helps me greatly when putting together your treatment plan.

Iridology is a means of determining a person's inherent strengths and weaknesses. It provides me with an indication of POTENTIAL tendencies towards particular health problems.

It does not establish that such health problems exist but rather helps me to find the weak links to help make your lifestyle and nutritional changes to improve the quality of your life before they become an issue.

15/03/2022

We all have a lot going on these days ~ unlikely to change.

It’s important to treat your early mornings as sacred time. Take care of your basic body needs—hydration, elimination, movement, and fuel—before you tend to everything else that is on your plate.

07/03/2022

Make Exercise a Daily Habit 🏃‍♀️ 🧘 🏊‍♀️

TIPS

👟 Plan exercise into your day. Set aside a specific time in your schedule to exercise and put it in your planner.

👟 Check out the fitness course schedule at your local gym or community centre, or the dance or yoga class schedule at a nearby studio. You may find that having the structure of a class helps you learn a new activity and keeps you on track.

👟 Finding a workout partner can help keep you on track and motivate you to get out the door.

02/03/2022

WAKING AT 3AM?

It’s…LIVER TIME!!!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each organ system of the body has a time of day that it is more active than others.

For the liver? It’s 1-3am.

That means that if you repeatedly wake up at 3am, it’s possible your liver is overworked or you need some additional support for detoxification. Here are some things to consider to give your liver a break:

🍷Go light or stop the alcohol altogether.
☕Watch your caffeine intake.
⏰Eat dinner early in the evening.
👟Get regular exercise (and sweat!)
🍬Decrease sweets to support blood sugar balance.
🌱Try a gentle herbal tea to support detoxification.
https://ionherbals.com.au/.../nat.../products/tlc-herbal-tea
🥗Consider a whole-foods cleanse.

Your body was built to naturally detoxify every day. You can support this process with some simple lifestyle changes.

And a possible side effect?

There’s a chance it might help you sleep a little more soundly 😴

28/02/2022

4 Things You Can Do To Help Reverse Fatty Liver

1️⃣Eat for Blood Sugar Balance. Insulin resistance is central to the development of fatty liver, so avoiding a sugary diet is a top priority. Looking for a liver-friendly diet? Consider the Mediterranean Diet—high in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fats.

2️⃣Cut Alcohol. The term “nonalcoholic” fatty liver can be confusing because it implies that alcohol is not involved. But even modest amounts of alcohol can put a strain on the liver. Best case scenario is to dramatically reduce or even eliminate alcohol altogether.

3️⃣Exercise Regularly. The main conventional approach to fatty liver is weight loss. Exercise is key to weight loss and will help support blood sugar and fatty acid metabolism.

4️⃣Live Clean. Your liver has to process every chemical, pesticide, and environmental pollutant that enters your body. Choosing organic foods (when possible) and chemical-free products can decrease the burden, support mitochondrial health, and give your liver a chance to heal.

The excellent news? Your body has an amazing capacity to heal. Fatty liver can be reversed—as long as it has not progressed too far and you TAKE ACTION.

I am are here to support you! Check out my website to learn how to get started at my clinic or Back In Motion Chiropractic

https://ionherbals.com.au/pages/my-practice

18/02/2022

A Reminder...

15/02/2022

I love my meat dishes but sometimes it is nice to have a meat-free dish while still keeping up my protein 🥩🥕🥬

Try out this yummy meat-free dish 🍽️

Brown Rice with Spiced Chickpeas, Sweet Potato & Currants
Serves 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 55 minutes
Source: The Low GI Vegetarian Cookbook

Ingredients: 🍽️
140g (2/3 cup) brown rice
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon olive oil
250g (1 medium) sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces
1 red onion, cut into thin wedges
400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
45g (1/4 cup) currants
50g (1/4 cup) lightly toasted slivered almonds
2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ cups rocket leaves
1 ½ cups baby rocket leaves

Yoghurt Tahini Dressing
125ml (1/2 cup) Greek or coconut yoghurt
1 teaspoon tahini
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey

Method 🍳
1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Cook the brown rice, adding in one teaspoon of cumin. Cook stirring occasionally for 25 minutes or until al dente. Drain well.
3. Place the sweet potato, onion, and chickpeas in a large bowl. Mix the remaining cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric and olive oil together then add to the bowl with the sweet potato and toss to evenly coat.
4. Place the sweet potato mixture in a single layer on the prepared tray and bake for 20 minutes or until sweet potato is just tender.
5. Toss the rice, sweet potato, chickpeas, currants, almonds, rocket, baby rocket and coriander together in a large bowl. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. To make the dressing, mix all ingredients together until well combined. Serve the salad drizzled with a little of the dressing.

ENJOY

14/02/2022

Supporting Blood Sugar Balance ⚖️

Eating to support blood sugar balance is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health and avoid fatigue! Insulin resistance, weight gain, prediabetes, and diabetes are AVOIDABLE for most people who take a proactive approach to their health.

If you want to minimize your risk of developing diabetes and maximize your chances for a life filled with energy and health, consider the following for healthy blood sugar balance:

● Fibre slows the absorption of sugars from food (especially soluble fibre in oat bran, psyllium, and flax seeds).

● Foods that have a lower glycemic index (like blueberries instead of watermelon) are less likely to cause blood sugar swings.

● Healthy fats (like omega-3s) may support the action of insulin.

● Stress and lack of sleep can trigger hormonal cascades that make you crave sugar and disrupt blood sugar regulation (take time to relax and remember to breathe!)

● Exercise burns energy and combats insulin resistance (even breaking up your day with movement breaks can help!).

09/02/2022

Common Causes of Fatigue 😴

Feeling like you need just a little more caffeine to make it through the day...or the weeks...or the months? ☕☕

Fatigue can be a natural response to working too much and sleeping too little, but it can also be the result of other issues going on beneath the surface.

Some causes of fatigue are serious medical issues that need to be treated by a qualified healthcare provider. Examples include things like anaemia, hypothyroidism, diabetes, or high blood pressure. It’s always important to be evaluated to rule out anything serious!

But what if you’ve seen a doctor and ruled out anything serious and still just seem to feel tired all the time?

That’s when it’s time to look deeper ⏲️

Naturopathic medicine looks beyond just the diagnosis to explore patterns in your biochemistry that might be keeping you tired and unwell. It’s an outside-the-box sort of thinking that looks for possibilities like:

● Micronutrient insufficiencies
● Food sensitivities
● Low-grade inflammation
● Detoxification pathways
● Gut and digestive function
● Hormone metabolism
● Exposures to environmental toxins
● Mould-related issues
● And more!!

Basically, we do the detective work to get to the root cause of what’s making you tired. Then we focus on fixing that.

Interested in getting to the bottom of the problem? Book a consult (Tolga or Innisfail) and let’s get started.

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06/02/2022

My online digital magazine has morphed into an online membership for busy women who want to become a healthier version of themselves and feel supported along the journey. 🐛🦋

I am creating a space to inspire and empower busy, tired and often fatigued women, to stay healthy, providing access to the answers and enabling them to up-level their health.

I want to get very clear on the challenges and frustrations of the busy woman so I can address them. If you would be interested in joining a membership, what would you like to see inside it??

I would love it if you left a comment below 💚

A MORE BALANCED LIFE 🦋

02/02/2022

Foods rich in magnesium for relaxation and calm.

Magnesium is the ultimate relaxer. It supports the healthy function of the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and digestive tract. It can even have a calming effect on the mind and support sleep.

So, if you’re feeling a little more stressed or anxious than your usual self, consider adding in some magnesium-rich foods. In general, think of nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables as good sources of magnesium. Here are some top food sources of magnesium:

● Pumpkin seeds
● Chia seeds
● Almonds
● Cashews
● Spinach
● Black beans
● Brown rice
● Yoghurt
● Oas
● Banana
● Avocado
● Brocolli

Dark chocolate is also a surprising source of magnesium 🍫🍫🍫

Some people like to boost their magnesium intake from food by also taking a supplement. It’s a popular mineral to take in the evening to support relaxation and sleep. Just remember that some forms of magnesium (like magnesium citrate) can cause loose bowels if you take too much! Like most things in health and in life, balance is everything.

30/01/2022

I am in the progress of finishing something AWESOME!

A digital online magazine for busy people, where I weave together the best of scientific research, evidence-based medicine and natural medicine to help you, the busy person, go from merely surviving to thriving.

LOOKING AFTER YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS IS ABOUT TO GET A WHOLE LOT EASIER.

Interested? Pop on over to my website put your email address in and get notified once it is launched.

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28/01/2022

Why add kiwifruit into the mix 🥝🥝

Lots of people get stuck in a rut, eating the same foods day in and day out. So, I’m curious—is kiwifruit part of your fruit routine? Kiwifruit is high in…

➡️ Vitamin C. A single kiwifruit contains more than twice the recommended daily amount of vitamin C (and the golden variety contains even more!). Vitamin C supports immune function, heart health, and collagen production for youthful skin 🥝

➡️ Fibre. Providing about 5 grams of fibre in a single fruit, kiwis can support healthy digestion as well as cholesterol levels—yet another reason to eat kiwifruit for heart health 🥝

➡️ Antioxidants. Like many other fruits and vegetables, kiwifruit contain plant compounds that have powerful antioxidant properties, including carotenoids for eye health🥝

26/01/2022

If I were to tell you mushrooms are good for your mood, would you eat more of them 🍄🍄

I’m talking about those foods that pack a powerful punch of nutrients, micronutrients, and antioxidants to fuel our health. Think chia seeds, avocados, kale, blueberries, etc…
..and don’t forget MUSHROOMS!

There are a lot of incredible benefits of mushrooms including supporting mental and emotional health.

It works like this:

🍄 Mushrooms contain a special antioxidant called ergothioneine

🍄 Ergothioneine fights oxidative stress and inflammation

🍄 Less inflammation and oxidative stress means better mental health

If you need some ideas for how to include more mushrooms in your diet, try these:

😋 Slice them on a salad
😋 Saute them with eggs
😋 Mix them into pasta sauce
😋 Throw them onto pizza or into a quesadilla
😋 Swap out your burger with a portobello

24/01/2022

Why neglecting your gut is bad for your immune system.

In case you haven’t noticed yet, illnesses never affect two people in the exact same way. When infected with the exact same bacteria or virus, one person might get a slight cough for a week while the other person ends up with symptoms that linger for months.

We see this with all infections, and right now we’re seeing this with C*VID.

🤔 Why does this happen?

Or, more importantly, is there anything we can do to increase our odds of being one of those people who just get a mild cough?

THE GUT MICROBIOME.

👉 Depletion of certain beneficial gut microbes can be associated with higher levels of cytokines and inflammatory markers in the blood.

👉 Gut microbes known to modulate immune function remained low 30 days after symptom resolution.

The Lancet reported that about 85% of people struggling with long-haul C*VID symptoms also experienced some sort of gastrointestinal symptoms.

All of this makes logical sense. We know that disruption in the gut microbiome can break down gut barrier function, aggravate inflammation, and alter immune function.

Therefore, it certainly can't do any harm to improve your gut health to strengthen your immune response to any virus.

🌱 In Naturopathic medicine, we use testing, diet, supplements, herbs, and other lifestyle changes to support optimal gut health.

For more information on how I can help, please contact my office or Back In Motion!

21/01/2022

The 3 Minute Exercise Break 🏃‍♀️

If you think there isn’t much you can do about having an office job and needing to sit all day….you’re wrong!

It’s true that sitting for long hours is not great for your health. It can mess with your metabolism and lead to issues with blood sugar and cholesterol. When you sit, the muscles in your legs (the largest muscles in your body!) barely contract, use up very little fuel, and stop releasing substances that would break down fatty acids in circulation.

But what if just 3 MINUTES of exercise every half hour could combat the ill effects of sitting?

How do you exercise for 3 minutes? There is no wrong way. You can pretty much do anything your coworkers will put up with. Here are some ideas:

🏃‍♀️ Climb stairs
🏃‍♀️ Do jumping jacks
🏃‍♀️ March in place
🏃‍♀️ Do squats
🏃‍♀️ Hop on one foot
🏃‍♀️ Jog in place
🏃‍♀️ Walk around
🏃‍♀️ Desk or wall push-ups
🏃‍♀️ Shoulder rolls

It’s often the smallest changes that add up over time for massive impact. All you need to do here is set a reminder on your phone to alert you every 30 minutes. Get up, move, and get back to work.

Will you do it? Comment with an exercise emoji if you’re in.

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Tolga, QLD
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Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
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