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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.

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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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7 Ways to Banish Burnout

In today's day and age we are working longer hours, not getting enough sleep and turning to coffee and sugar to push through the exhaustion. Only to wake up the next day and do it all over again. This my friend, is a recipe for burnout.

Burnout otherwise known as adrenal fatigue, is a chronic negative response caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion and occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to cope with the constant demands of life.

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Causes of Adult Onset Acne

Acne is a condition that is commonly thought of as a condition only affecting adolescents. However up to 51% of women between the ages 20-29 and 26% of women between 40-49 also suffer from this condition.

Acne is caused by multiple factors such as increased sebum secretion, inflammation, follicular keratinization, and Propionibacterium acnes. For many women, acne can be a debilitating condition that can have a huge impact on mental wellbeing.

The pathogenesis of acne in adult women can be quite complex and isn't always due to hormonal imbalances. So I am going to share with you the top contributing factors to be aware of.

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Seed Cycling for Hormones

You may have heard of a particular nutritional “fad” at present called seed cycling to promote healthy hormones. This is certainly something I get asked about often in my practice.

So I thought I would share with you exactly what seed cycling is, what the research says, how to implement seed cycling and what to expect when you do.

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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.

Naturopath vs Dietitian – What’s the difference?

Over the last few decades, we have all become much more open to educating ourselves on our health. From natural remedies to the art of mindfulness, there has been a movement away from the need for synthetic medications, and the adoption of a more holistic approach to our health.

With more options available today for healthcare than ever before, and sometimes a blur between the lines in what each of them do, I’m here to demystify and dive into the main differences between two commonly confused professions - naturopaths and dietitians.

So. Let’s sharp-shoot summarise what they do, why and when you should see them, and how they can help you on your journey towards better health.

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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Naturopathy & Endometriosis: Improving Symptoms

March is Endometriosis awareness month. A month to shine a light on this debilitating disease which affects 1 in 10 womens and with an estimates 176 million cases world wide.

Endometriosis is a chronic disease in which endometrial like tissue, usually found lining the uterus (endometrium), grows outside the uterus. While this abnormal growth is often found surrounding the ovaries and fallopian tubes or within the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity, in some advanced cases it has also been found in the lungs and brain.

Why We All Need Magnesium

Magnesium is one of my favourite nutrients.

I fist became acquainted with magnesium back when I was a first year naturopath student.

I used to consume coffee like it was going out of fashion in order to get me through assignments, deadlines and full time work. Until that is, I learned about magnesium.

You see coffee consumption actually works against the body when we are stressed, not only does it increase the excretion of B vitamins required to help combat stress, but it also triggers cortisol release.

Stress & Thyroid Health

Stress has become common place in our day to day lives. Whether it be associated with work, money, family, or something else, stress can have a massive impact on our lives.
While short burst of stress are actually good for you, chronic long term stress has been clinically proven to cause a vast array of negative effects on health including thyroid health.

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Why We Should All Be Eating More Mindfully

What is mindful eating?

Mindful eating is about being present in the moment when eating and enjoying the meal before you. Its also about listening to your bodies cues in respect to hunger, satiety and taste. It involves:

Sitting when eating a meal
Slowing your pace when eating, taking smaller bites, chewing for longer and taking breaks between bites.
Eating away from distraction such as television, phones or the computer.
Listening to your bodies hunger and full signalling and letting these cues guide your decision making on when to begin and finish eating.
Choosing foods that are both pleasurable to eat and which nourish your body.
Eating with all of your senses; taste, smell, touch, sight and feel.
Being aware of the effect the food you eat is having on your body. Do you respond well or do you experience burping, bloating, nausea, constipation or diarrhoea?
Being aware of emotional eating patterns
Knowing and having respect for where your food comes from.

So why should we all be eating mindfully?

The Benefits of Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Gut Health

You have most likely heard of the Gut brain Axis, referring to the bidirectional communication between the central nervous system (brain) and the enteric nervous system (gut), linking emotional and cognitive centres of the brain with peripheral intestinal function. But do you know much about the Vagus nerve that’s responsible for connecting them?

The vagus nerve aka the “wandering nerve” is a multi branched nerve that extends from the cerebellum in the brain down to the lowest viscera of the abdomen, reaching out to the heart and other organs on the way down. It is this nerve that is responsible for the communication between the gut and the brain.

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