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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 5 min
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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Lesley Rix - Naturopath
- Mar 25, 2019
- 2 min
The Role of Stress in Weight Gain
The endocrine system put simply is your hormonal system. The adrenals glands which are situated at the top of the kidneys are part of the...
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Lesley Rix - Naturopath
- Aug 29, 2018
- 2 min
Herbs for Hayfever
With Spring just around the corner, for many hay fever (allergic rhinitis) will rear it’s ugly & often snotty head... Allergic Rhinitis...
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Lesley Rix - Naturopath
- Aug 9, 2018
- 2 min
Are you gaining weight, tired yet unable to sleep? Low dopamine could hold the key as to why you sel
Many are familiar with the action of serotonin as neurotransmitter but are less familiar with the role of dopamine. Dopamine is an...
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Lesley Rix - Naturopath
- Jul 3, 2018
- 3 min
Medicinal Mushrooms | Immunity | Cancer Prevention
Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine. (TCM) to treat immunity and for cancer prevention and...
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Lesley Rix - Naturopath
- Jan 29, 2018
- 2 min
The benefits of Maca
MACA Maca’s botanical name is Lepidium meyenii or Lepidium peruvianum and is part of the same plant family as cauliflower, cabbage and...
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Lesley Rix - Naturopath
- Jan 21, 2018
- 1 min
Anxiety and Your Gut
Anxiety and Your Gut health Probiotics are bacteria that are good for our health and well being. Recent studies have shown that restoring...
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