by Kirsten Ivatts | Feb 17, 2025 | Mushrooms, Naturopathy, Nutrition
In recent years, medicinal mushrooms have gained increasing attention for their impressive health benefits. Among them, Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) and Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) stand out as potent allies in supporting brain health and...
by Kirsten Ivatts | Nov 4, 2024 | Nutrition
Nuts are a great source of protein (ten to 25 per cent) and up to 80 per cent of the fat they contain is unsaturated. Nuts (plain I’m afraid!) are also a significant source of fibre, minerals (copper, magnesium and potassium) and vitamins such as folic...
by Kirsten Ivatts | Oct 21, 2024 | Naturopathy, Nutrition
Leaky Gut Syndrome is a key contributor to many health issues, from autoimmunity to skin problems. Leaky gut syndrome is when the lining of the digestive tract begins to allow unwanted particles to pass through into the bloodstream. Our immune system detects...
by Kirsten Ivatts | Sep 25, 2024 | Naturopathy, Nutrition
Let’s “pause and take stock” and really focus on staying healthy as we head towards the winter months Supporting your immune system The best way to keep yourself well is to support your immune system by adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle. Reduce your toxic load...
by Kirsten Ivatts | Sep 11, 2024 | Nutrition, Uncategorized
When did you last check your level of vitamin D? Vitamin D (25 OH) Blood Test. It is estimated that more than 70% of adults are deficient in vitamin D3, the sunshine and bone health vitamin. But this vitamin is essential because it plays a key role in...
by Kirsten Ivatts | Sep 11, 2024 | Naturopathy, Nutrition, Uncategorized
Muscle cramps? A twitchy eye? Frequent migraines? Always crave chocolate? Perhaps you are deficient in magnesium? Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and used in over 300 essential metabolic processes including regulating blood sugar...
