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MTHFR gene variants
Have you been told you have an MTHFR gene variant but don’t really understand what this means? Are you curious to learn more about what this is, and maybe get yourself tested? You’ve come to this right place! MTHFR is short for Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR). MTHFR is an enzyme that is a part of the…
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What do I eat on a Gluten Free diet?
Some people use a gluten free diet as a way to be ‘healthy’, to feel better or to decrease gastrointestinal issues. Other people HAVE to eliminate gluten as their body is having an autoimmune response to the gluten, causing damage to the enterocytes in the gastrointestinal tract. Whatever your motivation is, eating gluten free can…
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So you’ve had your gallbladder out, now what?
Having your gallbladder out is something you may not have control over. Whether it was medically necessary to remove, or it just happened during surgery, you now have to adapt accordingly right?! There are a number of things you can do to help your body with this transition. It can be as simple as taking…
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Why do I have low Iron levels?
Firstly, why do we need adequate Iron levels? Sign’s you might have low Iron levels Haeme vs non-haeme Iron Haeme iron comes from animal products such as meat, poultry and seafood. It is more bioavailable, meaning our body can break it down and absorb it easier than non-haeme iron. Non-haeme Iron comes from plant sources…
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Thyroid Health 101
What is the thyroid and what does it do? Your thyroid is located in the front of your neck, just below your adam’s apple. The thyroid is an endocrine gland – this means it produces hormones. Specifically it is responsible for the formation and secretion of thyroxine (T4). It is also responsible for maintaining the…
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Bone/Meat Broth Basics
Dont you just love a nice warm bowl of soup?! Bone broth, or as i also like to call it, meat broth contains a powerhouse of nutrients including protein, collagen, gelatin, calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron. Having home made broth (or if you can’t get to it, store bought is awesome too) as much as…
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Fertility Awareness Method (FAM)
As mentioned in my previous post, FAM is an important part of aiding or preventing conception without the use of hormonal birth control. What IS the Fertility Awareness Method? There are 3 parts to the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM). Basal body temperature, cervical mucous/fluid and cervical position. By using these three body signs, you can…
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Fertility 101
3 out of 5 couples conceive within 6 months of trying One in four take between 6 months and 1 year For everyone else… conceiving a baby takes more than one year and indicates there may be something hindering conception. If you’re a female, at some point in your life you have thought about having…
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