Previous research on hypertension (high blood pressure) has suggested that people over 60 who have a reading of 140 over 90 should be on medications. The latest reviews of this research has overturned this and it is now only recommented for those with readings of over 150 over 90.
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As a well qualified, experienced Health Professional, I listen well to your concerns and issues. My goal is to treat you “the whole person” – so I’m interested in more than your current health issues. Before your consult Initial intake forms I’ll request you to fill in some Intake forms so I can prepare in…
(even if you’re thyroid-challenged) Soy isoflavones and healthy eating Soy-based foods have been eaten for thousands of years in Asia – and have a strong cultural reputation for being healthy. Now we western sceptics have worked out the science behind that reputation. Soy products (if not over processed) contain some powerful anti-oxidants called isoflavones. These…
I became a Naturopath because of my love and curiosity of people, nature and herbal medicine. So when I’m not in my consulting room, you can probably find me doing something nature -related – from photography to volunteering.
Founder of Positive Psychology Dr Martin Seligman is in Australia, and I heard him speaking on ABC LifeMatters this week about PERMA – how to actively practice wellbeing. He asserts that it’s every person’s right to experience more: Positive Emotions – emotions such as joy, belonging, acceptance, fulfilment Engagement – being totally involved in doing…
A great alternative to tea and coffee – all year round.
To procrastinate is to be human (if animals do, we haven’t worked out how to tell yet). But we know a lot more about how procrastination works, thanks to Dr Piers Steel, author of the book “The Procrastination Equation”. Thanks to Dr Steel, we can pull apart the behaviour we call procrastination and work out…