Jane Cronin Naturopath

08/05/2024

Dear friends Carissa has asked me to let you know that her FB has been hacked so do not reply to any messages as they are not from her.

20/04/2022

Hopefully this helps explain what happens during this time of change.

What do we know about menopause and what can we expect? Clinicians Naturopath Jane shares your go-to guide, including helpful tips to support the journey.

02/11/2021

This is quite common as we age. Sounds like something interesting to try

Can medicinal plants help to heal intervertebral discs?

Spinal problems and intervertebral disc changes are frequently associated with spinal nerve root compression and associated symptoms such as pain and paraesthesia. A small pilot study investigated the potential of a formulation of Boswellia serrata and gotu kola (Centella asiatica) extracts (BCP) in combination with standard management (SM) to produce a faster re-expansion of the intervertebral discs in symptomatic subjects with "flattened" discs in the lower spine, due to wrong posture and compression after repeated trauma. A third treatment group was included, which was SM plus glucosamine. Total spine length improved in the BCP group (p < 0.05); in particular at 6 months the increase was doubled with BCP. SM was effective in producing elongation, but BCP plus SM rendered spinal elongation faster, more effective, with a better expansion of the intervertebral discs. Regarding ultrasound measurements, BCP was able to significantly ameliorate the posterior disc space (p < 0.05) and decreased disc density more than the other groups of the study. Signs/symptoms and mobility were improved with BCP (p < 0.05), while rescue medications decreased. The loss of working days was reduced with all managements (significantly more in BCP group than in the other two), see https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32894920/ .

19/03/2021

Tight shoulders or hips? Here are some quick exercises to try and loosen up after lockdown.

09/12/2020

I HAVE MOVED

Just to let you all know I have moved my clinic to a room in Ponsonsby Physio, 45 Mackelvie St, Ponsonby. For those of you who go to see Mia at Halycon massage, I am with her which is great. I am just working Wednesday evenings at the moment.

If you need any products from Christmas please let me know so I can get them ordered for you.

Warm regards Jane

15/04/2020

Great advice to watch your Vitamin D levels. There has been extensive research around Vitamin D and it seems it is not just essential for bone health and positive mood in the winter months. It also has a role in immune health.

Going into winter is a great time to start taking some extra Vitamin D and whatever the season it is very important for maintaining health in the elderly.

https://europepmc.org/article/ppr/ppr147305?fbclid=IwAR25eieZMbqtuhtYfayTOukuJjEJMxwNMczi3mfEp7D7oKQ8MJcD6kycTws

02/04/2020

Dear Clients,

I thought I would reach out to see how you were doing during these stressful times. I hope you are doing as well as can be expected. I am fortunate as I am able to continue to work at home with my role as Clinicians naturopath. I am also grateful that my family are keeping well during this time, although it is stressful that most of them are in the UK.

If anyone feels they need some support at this time please feel free to contact me by email or phone. I am happy to talk to you about any health issues that are coming up for you at the moment. I know stress can exacerbate underlying conditions.

Naturopaths are deemed non-essential, which means we cannot send or receive products at this time. We have lobbied the government on this and if you feel strongly about this you can use this link below to vote. I just heard today that Metagenics will send their products direct to our clients, so this is a good option. I did try and get some supplies before shut down, so if anyone needs something urgently I could also leave in the letterbox for pick up.

https://www.change.org/p/hon-prime-minister-jacinda-adern-ask-the-nz-government-to-include-natural-health-as-an-essential-service-during-covid-19?utm_source=House%20of%20Health%20Subscribers&utm_campaign=2caa241f4c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7fdf5c21bc-2caa241f4c-169092013&mc_cid=2caa241f4c&mc_eid=39853a613c&use_react=false

Wishing your and your family wellness and feel free to reach out if you need support.

Take care Jane

Ask the NZ Government to include Natural Health as an essential service during Covid-19

05/09/2019

Interesting

Earlier this week, the Chair of the British Parliament Science and Technology Committee, Sir Norman Lamb MP made calls for a full investigation into cholesterol lowering statin drugs

26/08/2019

Treat thinning hair without paying a fortune. [Tap Here]

14/02/2019

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16/12/2018

Love Your Liver Most people accept that somehow the food we eat gets broken down and somehow ends up as nutrients for the body to use. It is only when this seemingly transparent process becomes disrupted that we start to question what’s going on. It’s not uncommon as we age to start getting some...

13/09/2018

Glad I have been going to the gym

02/08/2018

Too true

26/03/2018

Here's a great video to explain about alkaline and acid balance. Over acidity is linked with many conditions, one of the most frequent I see is aches and pains. Have a look and if you need support with bringing yourself back in balance contact me to book a quick consult.

08/01/2018

In this extract from his new book, Johann Hari, who took antidepressants for 14 years, calls for a new approach

17/10/2017

Love this link between nutrition and mental health

An Australian study has found that while each of the components heighten the risk of depression, one in particular has the highest association.