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6 Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s

Iodine is an essential trace mineral integral for the formation of thyroid hormones, which are needed for growth and development and metabolic processes throughout the body.

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Benefits of Dry Body Brushing

Sunday afternoon comes around, it’s exfoliation time. Out come the mits, the coffee scrubs and all the buffering machines. But there’s one tool you shouldn’t be saving just for Sundays…

4 Things That Can Go Wrong With The Thyroid

Maybe you haven’t even realised all of the amazing things that your thyroid gland does for you each day, but maintaining good health in this gland is essential for your wellbeing.

hormones, nutrition, thyroid, thyroid health, women's healthMelissa Briggs18 July 2020Elixir Naturopathy fenugreek, goats rue, ginger, fennel, herbs for breastfeeding, fenugreek and breastfeeding, brestfeeding, increase milk supply, how to increase breastmilk naturally, insufficient breastmilk, galactagogue herbs, galactagogues and breastfeeding, lactation, herbs for lactation, fenugreek and lactaction, galega officinalis, goats rue and lactation, lactation support, natural lactation support, foeniculum vulgare, calminative, nervine, nervous system, prolactin, herbal tea for breastfeeding, Aniseed, pimpinella anisum and lactation, zingiber officinale, melissa briggs naturopath, elixir naturopathy, elixir, paddington naturopath, paddington, paddington queensland, city cave paddington, melissa briggs, womens health, womens health naturopath, brisbane, brisbane naturopath, brisbane nutritionist, brisbane natural health practitioner, brisbane hormone naturopath, naturopath, naturopathic practitioner, postpartum care, postpartum health, postpartum support, new mothers, pregnancy, brisbane natruopath, naturopath brisbane, mother from down under, dr bron osteopath, kindred mog, Brisbane paddington naturopath, Brisbane thyroid naturopath, Brisbane digestion naturopath, Brisbane immunity naturopath, Brisbane naturopath, Brisbane stress fatigue naturopath, Brisbane gut health naturopath, Brisbane online naturopath, online naturopath, iodine and thyroid, iodine, brisbane thyroid naturopath, goitre, iodine deficiency, hypothyroidism, low thyroid funciton, thyroid nodule, autoimmune disease, autoimmunity, hashimotos disease, thyroid cancer, brisbane thyroid, East Brisbane, East Brisbane naturopath, East Brisbane nutritionist, iodine and hashimotos disease, autoimmune, iodine and autoimmune thyroid disease, Brisbane Naturopath, women's health naturopath, East Brisbane Naturopath, East Brisbane Nutritionist, hashimotos, graves disease, hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, nutrition for thyroid, natural support for thyroid, natural medicine for thyroid, Melissa Briggs naturopath, brisbane naturopathy, AIP certified coach, AIP certified coach brisbaneComment

The Role of Iodine in Thyroid Health

Iodine is an essential trace mineral integral for the formation of thyroid hormones, which are needed for growth and development and metabolic processes throughout the body.

hormones, nutrition, thyroid, thyroid health, women's healthMelissa Briggs6 May 2020Elixir Naturopathy fenugreek, goats rue, ginger, fennel, herbs for breastfeeding, fenugreek and breastfeeding, brestfeeding, increase milk supply, how to increase breastmilk naturally, insufficient breastmilk, galactagogue herbs, galactagogues and breastfeeding, trigonella frenum-graecum, lactation, herbs for lactation, fenugreek and lactaction, galega officinalis, goats rue and lactation, lactation support, natural lactation support, foeniculum vulgare, calminative, nervine, nervous system, prolactin, herbal tea for breastfeeding, Aniseed, pimpinella anisum and lactation, zingiber officinale, melissa briggs naturopath, elixir naturopathy, elixir, paddington naturopath, paddington, paddington queensland, city cave paddington, melissa briggs, womens health, womens health naturopath, brisbane, brisbane naturopath, brisbane nutritionist, brisbane natural health practitioner, brisbane hormone naturopath, naturopath, naturopathic practitioner, postpartum care, postpartum health, postpartum support, new mothers, pregnancy, brisbane natruopath, naturopath brisbane, mother from down under, dr bron osteopath, kindred mog, Brisbane paddington naturopath, Brisbane thyroid naturopath, Brisbane digestion naturopath, Brisbane immunity naturopath, Brisbane naturopath, Brisbane stress fatigue naturopath, Brisbane gut health naturopath, Brisbane online naturopath, online naturopath, iodine and thyroid, iodine, brisbane thyroid naturopath, goitre, iodine deficiency, hypothyroidism, low thyroid funciton, thyroid nodule, autoimmune disease, autoimmunity, hashimotos disease, thyroid cancer, brisbane thyroid, East Brisbane, East Brisbane naturopath, East Brisbane nutritionist, iodine and hashimotos disease, autoimmune, iodine and autoimmune thyroid disease, Brisbane Naturopath, women's health naturopath, AIP certified coachComment

Herbal Support For Breastfeeding

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6 Daily Self Care Rituals to Reduce Stress

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Your not alone. In fact 26% of Australian experience moderate to severe stress on a daily basis. In addition, stress often accompanied by feelings of anxiety and depression.

Whether it's the demands of deadlines at work, juggling after-school activities for the kids, or financial pressures that come with the ever increasing cost of living, all while trying to maintain some kind of social life. We all experience some form of stress.

What's more, this often leads us to neglect our own health to meet the needs of everyone around us. In a time where we really need to be supporting and nourishing our bodies.

So how can you reduce your stress? I am here to show you 6 of the best self care rituals you can incorporate easily into your day to reduce stress.

5 Simple and Natural Ways to Enhance Fertility

As a naturopath, I see a lot of women and their partners looking for a quick and easy way to enhance and better their chances for fertility. Unfortunately, the bad news is there’s no ‘quick fix’. But the good news? There are a number of ways to increase your chances of falling pregnant.

It’s important to understand that every single aspect of the body is connected, and oftentimes in the most unexpected of ways. From our diets and the stress we feel at work, to the environment we live our day to day lives in, every part of our lifestyle has a fundamental effect on our wellbeing.

But with so much confusing or conflicting information in the health industry today, how can you be sure you’re doing the right thing, especially when it comes to preparing your body for pregnancy?

Let me show you five ways you can enhance your fertility and overall wellbeing by making a few simple changes to your diet and lifestyle:

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Oestrogen: Functions, Imbalances & Testing

You might be surprised to learn that there is more than just one type of oestrogen.

Oestrogens are a group of steroid hormones produced in various organs (not just the ovaries) and the level of these oestrogens change throughout life and in physiological and pathological conditions.

While oestrogen is typically thought of as a female hormone, it is produced by males also. In women, this group of sex hormones are responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics such as breasts, endometrium, and regulation of the menstrual cycle.

Within the oestrogen hormone family, there are three main forms to focus on:

Could Histamine Intolerance be the Cause of Your Symptoms

Do you get a flushed face when you drink red wine? Do you suffer from unexplainable head aches or anxiety? Maybe you get an itchy tongue or flu like symptoms after eating certain foods?

If you answered yes to any of these questions you may have histamine intolerance.

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