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2015

Health Q & A Monday – high cholesterol and statin drugs

Tags : Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, CVD, dementia, diabetes, exercise, familial hypercholesterolaemia, fats, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hypercholesterolaemia, indigenous health, smoking, statin drugs

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This week we have part two of Tania’s question: “I have high cholesterol which is genetic. I’m of normal weight and have a very low fat diet and after switching to low fat milk and giving up cheese there was only a mild shift. Unfortunately all my maternal side of the...

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2015

April update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : fellow NHAA, update

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Since the autumn equinox, there has been a definite change in the seasons in this part of the world. With the shorter, cooler and damper days, I’ve adjusted my routine and diet. Instead of a twilight stroll after dinner, the end of daylight saving wakes me with the birds at 6am...

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2015

Health Q & A Monday – fats and fads

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : cholesterol, dairy, fats, full fat, good fats, is cholesterol bad for you, lipids, low fat, oils, paleo, Paleolithic diet, saturated fat

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This week Natalie and Tania ask: “Can you help me make sense of fats and oil?” Can commonsense help clear up the conflicting media coverage at the moment about fat? Is saturated and full fat appropriate to eat when you have high cholesterol?

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2015

Autumn pantry checklist

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : autumn, food shopping, kitchen, pantry checklist, spring clean, staples, wholefoods

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With autumn settling in here in the southern hemisphere, nature is prompting us to make a few seasonal adjustments. While the change in seasons might be overlooked in contemporary culture, our bodies still hark back to more primitive times. As the weather cools and dampens, it’s...

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2015

Health Q & A Monday – autumn mojo

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : autumn, exercise, fall, meal planning, mojo, seasonal food, vitamin D, Winter

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This week Claire asks: “Through summer I’m active and eat well. I love salads and being in the sun. But in winter and autum I loose my momentum. How can I get my mojo back?” Resources Tips to stay well in autumn. Read more about Vitamin D. Simple recipes,....

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2015

Recipe: mango, lime and mint ice blocks

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : dessert, fun food, healthy recipes, iceblock, icy pole, lime, mango, mint, summer, vegetarian

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A bonus of living in sub-tropical Sydney is knowing people who have mango trees in their backyard. Imagine that! These ice blocks made great use of the bounty. Mango, lime and mint ice blocks 2 large ripe mangoes, roughly chopped 2 limes, juiced 2 tablespoons mint, chopped Whiz...

MAR

2015

Health Q & A Monday – strong bones

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : aging, alcohol, bones, calcium, cat, dairy, lorakeets, magnesium, Mishka, osteopaenia, osteoporosis, smoking, Therapy Cat, vitamin K

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This week Katherine asks: “My mother has been diagnosed with osteopaenia and the GP has told her to have more dairy for her bones. Do you agree?” (Watch out for cameos from some fur and feathered friends this week!) Strong bones resources Large studies that prove...

MAR

2015

Recipe: Kimchi

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : gut flora, kim chi, kimchi, Korean, pickles, prebiotics, probiotics, vegetables

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Making kimchi is simple but requires a little time, patience and scrupulously clean implements. You want to culture the good bacteria, not the kind that makes you sick! Before even thinking about chopping the vegetables, sterilise your pickling vessel. An old fashioned crock is...

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2015

March update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : autumn, balance, dancing, mardi gras, NLNL

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In the last month of summer I hit my stride, finally feeling like I had some kind of rhythm in my still new home. There’s been lots of theatre, dancing and catching up with friends. All this neatly balanced with work, as my health coaching and naturopathic practice gathers speed...

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2015

Health Q&A Monday – outliving your parent

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : alcohol, cardiovascular disease, exercise, father died of heart attack, heart attack, heart health, love, outlive your parents, salt

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This week Michael asks: “My father died of a heart attack at 45. I’m now in my mid 50’s how can I increase my odds of a living a long life” Read more: Anti-inflammatory diet Heart health Health Q & A Monday ran for over 30 weeks in 2015. For more...

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Articles

Health Q & A Monday – high cholesterol and statin drugs

April update

Health Q & A Monday – fats and fads

Autumn pantry checklist

Health Q & A Monday – autumn mojo

Recipe: mango, lime and mint ice blocks

Health Q & A Monday – strong bones

Recipe: Kimchi

March update

Health Q&A Monday – outliving your parent

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