By Melissa LeBreton Mother & BHSc Naturopathy Colic can be very distressing to parents whose baby is inconsolable during bouts of crying. It is estimated between 5-25% of infants have "colicky" type symptoms in the first 3 months of life. Fussing and crying is a normal developmental pattern for the first 3 months or as [...]
by Tessa Finney-Brown I'm always telling clients to avoid refined carbs, but sometimes I forget, or don't have the time to explain why. So I thought it was about time to do a write-up about it. Firstly, let's talk about what these are. Refined carbs are any carbohydrate foods that has undergone processing between being [...]
by Sean Keenan Nutritionist We have all heard of fish oils and Omega-3s, but what benefit do they provide and why should we be consuming them on a regular basis? Let's take a look at the role they play in maintaining the integrity of and repairing damage to hair, skin and nails. Firstly, what is [...]
By Linda Brown BHSc Complementary Medicine Can you ever remember a time when you have said 'yes' but you really meant 'no'? And perhaps followed through based on obligation and felt resentment afterwards? The recent term for this habit is called 'People Pleasing'. We all like to please others but if (in our perspective) we [...]
by Tessa Finney-Brown BHSc Naturopathy Vegetarians and Protein - Busting the Myths. Just because you're a vegetarian doesn't mean you need less protein. As has been pointed out by Matt on How Much Protein?, the average person requires between 0.8g and 1.4g of protein per kg of body weight (depending on how much exercise you [...]
by Melissa LeBreton BHSc Naturopathy Reflux is a condition where the acid contents of the stomach are regurgitating into the oesophagus causing pain. This occurs as the sphincter or door to the stomach is immature in babies and doesn't close properly. In two thirds of babies this is normal which accounts for the frequent spitting [...]
by Tessa Finney-Brown BHSc Naturopathy Inez Hanson Adv. Dip. Homeopathy Another all-too-common complaint during pregnancy is GORD, or gastro-oesophageal reflux. You might know it as heartburn, that burning discomfort in the chest and throat (usually after eating). Nearly two thirds of women experience this during pregnancy, most commonly in the third and final trimester. One [...]
By Matt Steinacher BHSc Complementary Medicine Many people ask us at Vive about protein: how much should I consume, which is the best source, or what's the best supplement for me? Protein is a fundamental component of the daily diet. This macronutrient is found in many animal and plant sources and is collectively made of [...]
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