Low Iodine is More Common Than You Think, Especially When Pregnant!
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by admin.
Pregnant women have been advised to have a daily supplement of 150 micrograms. Health experts are urging pregnant women in Tasmania to take iodine supplements to lessen the chances of their children developing low IQ’s. The Director of Public Health, Dr Roscoe Taylor, says most Tasmanians are iodine deficient because of low levels in soil [...]
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Pregnant women have unrealistic expectations about their chances of having an uncomplicated birth and may feel cheated and depressed when they have obstetric interventions, a Victorian study has found. A survey of almost 200 women with a first pregnancy at a Melbourne hospital found that they believed they had a 56% chance of having an [...]
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“If you can tell me right now, what it is that gets you up in the morning, your life expectancy is 7 years higher than the person sitting next to you who can’t tell you why they get up in the morning” says Dan Buettner. Dan spent 5 years travelling the world and studying the [...]
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Children Born to Stressed Mums Have Higher Health Risks – Latest Research
Posted on 30. Dec, 2011 by admin.
A study just released has demonstrated the strong link between a pregnant woman’s stress levels and the negative effects this has on her child. It is one of the first big studies to prove that while in the womb we are being influenced by maternal hormones and when it comes to high stress levels, that [...]
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UTIs are 50 times more common in women than men and it is estimated that 20% of women are affected by UTIs at some time during their lives- many of these women will also experience recurrent episodes of UTI throughout their lifetime.As the urinary tract is usually sterile, UTI’s occur when bacteria are introduced. Most [...]
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Those clever RioLife boys are at it again – creating a sensational product that gives a little back to local Brazilian communities! They have released a tasty treat that will be popular in every mum’s emergency stash for supermarket melt downs. Acai berries are incredibly high in anti oxidants which protect your body from disease [...]
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Over the past couple of decades, there has been an improvement in the number of cardiovascular disease cases, however it still remains one of the biggest causes of death in Australia! Modifying your diet and lifestyle can make a huge impact on your chances of dying from cardiovascular disease so here’s a snapshot of ways [...]
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When preparing our food for a meal, we don’t always think about the health benefits we may be receiving from each mouthful. There have been numerous studies conducted on different green vegetables and what medicinal properties they hold, here my top 5 green vegetables: Asparagus – Just one cup of asparagus contains 65% of your [...]
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These interesting sea creatures are packed full of nutrients and minerals like iron, iodine, calcium, Vitamin A,B,C, manganese and magnesium. Sea Vegetables are great for your teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails and help to keep your thyroid in good health. Research has investigated the cholesterol lowering properties as well as positive effects on cancer [...]
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On a recent trip to Bangalow I had the luck of staying at a gorgeous farm right in the heart of Nashua. It was unexpectedly cold and each night we lit the open fire and enjoyed the novelty of crackling warmth. This kind of environment absolutely fuels my passion for cooking and I found myself [...]
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Low Iodine is More Common Than You Think, Especially When Pregnant!
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Australian Women Not Having the Births They Expect
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The Facts on My Inner Health – This Naturopath is Astonished
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Children Born to Stressed Mums Have Higher Health Risks – Latest Research
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How To Prevent & Treat UTI’s
