The Hidden Powers of Selenium: Unveiling Its Impact on Immune Regulation and Surveillance
In the realm of health and wellness, the spotlight often shines on trendy superfoods and miracle supplements. However, amidst the buzz,...
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Lesley Rix
Jun 303 min read
Prostate Health: The Power of Zinc and a Holistic Approach
In the realm of men's health, the prostate gland plays a crucial role yet often faces various challenges that can impact well-being. One...
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Lesley Rix
Jun 232 min read
Understanding Non Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity: Beyond Gut Issues
Non Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) is a condition that has been gaining attention in recent years for its impact beyond just the gut....
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Lesley Rix
Jun 93 min read
Finding Balance in a Fast-Paced World: Nurturing Your Parasympathetic Nervous System
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, finding balance can seem like an elusive goal. The constant demands of work, family, and...
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Lesley Rix
Mar 182 min read
Nutrients for Mental health
In any one year over two million Australians have anxiety and over one million have depression. Australia has the second highest rate of...
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Lesley Rix
Mar 172 min read
Be Kinder to your Kidneys
Be Kinder to your Kidneys - Just a reminder, the liver can take quite a battering before there is permanent damage. Given the right...
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Lesley Rix
Jun 4, 20233 min read
The link between the gut and the immune system in IBS
HISTAMINE & GUT HEALTH Mast cells are found in many parts of the body, but are concentrated in parts that are vulnerable to the outside...
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Lesley Rix
Aug 26, 20223 min read
Gluten Free V Wheat Free
What is the difference between gluten free and wheat free? This is something that many of my clients get confused about. Gluten is simply...
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Lesley Rix
Aug 8, 20224 min read
MTHFR
If you are tired, depressed, anxious or struggling with hormones then perhaps MTHFR is affecting you….MTHFR is an abbreviation for a...
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Lesley Rix
May 12, 20224 min read
Addiction - Simple steps toward change
Addiction looks very different for different people. The amount or type of the addictive substance or activity is not the issue. It is...
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Lesley Rix
Jun 28, 20213 min read
Reverse T3 & Thyroid symptoms
Thyroid Hormones - the basics Thyroid hormones are essential in maintaining and regulating the body's metabolism. T3 is the most active...
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Lesley Rix
Jun 8, 20213 min read
Selenium & The Thyroid
Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient of diet with many benefits including acting as an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory & can...
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Lesley Rix
Mar 19, 20214 min read
Shift Work & Diet
Compared to day workers, shift workers are at a higher risk of many diet-related chronic conditions, including obesity, cardiovascular...
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Lesley Rix
Jan 11, 20213 min read
Metabolic Flexibility & Weight Loss
Metabolic flexibility is the ability to switch between energy coming from carbohydrate in the diet and from burning fat. Most people have...
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Lesley Rix
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Intermittent Fasting - What are the benefits?
Fasting Fasting can be something you do sometimes or something that that becomes part of your day to day activities. Fasting has been...
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Lesley Rix
Aug 18, 20202 min read
Tired, Stressed, Run down? Are your adrenals to blame?
If you are feeling tired, stressed, run down then perhaps taking some time to support your adrenal glands may be well worth the effort....
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Lesley Rix
Jul 27, 20203 min read
Could Histamine be Ruining your Mood?
Histamine & Motivation Histaminergic neurons are found in the hypothalamus. The roles of these neurons are primarily appetite behaviour,...
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Lesley Rix
Jul 20, 20203 min read
Anti-Depressants - Is now really the right time to stop?
Many people choose to see a naturopath because they are taking medications they really want to stop, but are afraid to because of the...
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Lesley Rix
Jul 1, 20202 min read
Sleep - Weight & Mental health
Insufficient sleep has a detrimental impact on physical and mental health. The effects are widespread but commonly we see increased...
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Lesley Rix - Naturopath
Dec 9, 20195 min read
Your Food & Your Mood
Mental health is an issue faced by more than one in five Australians. This is a number that has grown exponentially over the last decade....
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