Dooleys Nutrition Ards

20/12/2025

BONE BROTH Christmas Gravy
If you're planning to have the traditional roast this year, this rich gravy is easy to make and with our Chicken Bone Broth is both tasty and packed with nutrients.

Use either Freja Chicken broth or why not make your own? See www.dooleysnutritionards.com.

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19/12/2025

LAVENDER OIL AND SKIN BENEFITS

> improves wound healing.

> reduces acne, helps to even skin tone, and reduces wrinkles.

> kills bacteria, and this can prevent and heal acne breakouts.

> unclogs pores and reduces inflammation.

> antifungal properties

> helps to reduce eczema and psoriasis

> dilute in coconut oil and apply it to your skin after washing your face.

> mix 1 - 3 drops of lavender oil with 1 - 2 tsp coconut oil.

!!! Avoid putting it directly on your skin without diluting it first !!!

18/12/2025

15/12/2025

SEROTONIN SYNDROME

Rarely, an antidepressant can cause high levels of serotonin to accumulate in your body.

Serotonin syndrome most often occurs when two medications that raise the level of serotonin are combined.

These include: other antidepressants, certain pain medications, and the supplements 5-HTP and St. John's Wort.

Signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome include anxiety, agitation, high fever, sweating, confusion, tremors, restlessness, lack of coordination, major changes in blood pressure and a rapid heart rate.

Seek IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION if you have any of these signs or symptoms.

15/12/2025

14/12/2025

STOPPING SSRIs

SSRIs aren't addictive.

However, stopping antidepressant treatment abruptly or missing several doses can cause withdrawal-like symptoms.

This is sometimes called discontinuation syndrome.

Work with your doctor to gradually and safely decrease your dose.

Withdrawal-like symptoms can include: [1] general feeling of uneasiness, [2] nausea, [3] dizziness, [4] lethargy, and [5] flu-like symptoms.

DNA recommends that you DO NOT stop SSRIs without the support of your GP or nutritional therapist.

13/12/2025

SSRIs

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a widely used type of antidepressant. They're mainly prescribed to treat depression, and are often used in combination with a talking therapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

SSRIs treat depression by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that carry signals between brain nerve cells (neurons).

SSRIs block the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin into neurons. This makes more serotonin available to improve transmission of messages between neurons.

SSRIs may also be used to treat conditions other than depression, such as anxiety disorders, and chronic pain including migraines.

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

Low potassium usually results from vomiting, diarrhoea, adrenal gland disorders, or use of diuretics.
It can make muscles feel weak, cramp, twitch, or even become paralyzed, and abnormal heart rhythms may develop.

Having too much potassium in your blood may make your heart beat irregularly, which in the worst cases can cause a heart attack => call 999!

11/12/2025

What are the symptoms of chronic inflammation?

Common symptoms of chronic inflammation include:

> fatigue
> IBD / IBS
> stiff, achy joints and muscles
> depression or anxiety
> persistent infections
> chronic skin conditions

Several things can cause chronic inflammation, including:

1/ untreated causes of acute inflammation, like an infection or injury
2/ an autoimmune disorder, which involves your immune system mistakenly attacking healthy tissue
3/ long-term exposure to irritants, like industrial chemicals or polluted air

Keep in mind that these issues don’t cause chronic inflammation in everyone. In addition, some cases of chronic inflammation don’t have a clear underlying cause.

How does chronic inflammation impact the body?

When you’re living with chronic inflammation, your body’s inflammatory response can eventually start damaging healthy cells, tissues, and organs.
Over time, this can lead to DNA damage, tissue death, and internal scarring.

All of these are linked to the development of several diseases, including:
> cancer
> heart disease
> rheumatoid arthritis
> type 2 diabetes
> obesity
> asthma
> cognitive decline and dementia (in older adults)

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Adapted from: www.healthline.com

10/12/2025

DEPRESSION during PERIODS

> often a sign of magnesium deficiency or low thyroid function.
> low serotonin levels after ovulation and into menstruation may be at play.

Naturopathic nutritionists may advise:
1/ magnesium supplement
2/ foods to support thyroid function
3/ flax seed oil
4/ potassium iodide supplementation

10/12/2025

Don’t underestimate the power of castor oil!