Pyrrole disorder
An imbalance common to a myriad of Mental Illnesses ADD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder
Have you heard of Pyrolluria or Pyrrole disorder yet? I have noticed many of my patients particularly children are presenting with excessively high amounts of behavioural disorders than ever before.
MTHFR say what??
Ok so some of you may be thinking it sounds a little like a swear word… others are nodding their heads knowingly and feeling smug.MTHFR actually stands for METHYLENE-TETRAHYDROFOLATE REDUCTASE gene! Simple right?
The MTHFR gene provides instructions for the MTHFR enzyme (with the same long name above that I love saying- its kind of like supercalifrag.. oh never mind) that converts the folate you eat into the active form that your body can use. So if you have the MTHFR mutation on the gene then you have a problem making the enzyme that converts folate.
Prebiotics
Where probiotics are bacteria that are alive and health promoting, PREbiotics are the non digestible fibers that feed these beneficial flora. Fermentation of these prebiotics result in the production of short chain fatty acids that are thought to have metabolic affects and also ensure that flora present in the gut have adequate ‘food’ to thrive on. Studies have shown that prebiotic fibers like inulin (1) can lead to reductions in body fat mass, improve insulin resistance, help manage diabetes, and have a role in weight loss.
Feeling Good in Your Own Skin
Being realistic about your body size in important and it may not be reasonable for you to return for example to exactly your pre-baby weight or the body you had at 20 when you are 50. Yes, I know your friend lost the baby weight in 3 weeks but she may have a completely different metabolism than you! And she may not have done it in a healthy way. We want you to – FEEL GOOD IN YOUR OWN SKIN!
Nootropics?
Nootropic herbs are simply herbs that support the brain. They have been shown to enhance memory, learning, cognition, intelligence, concentration and motivation. They have also been shown to combat health conditions that interfere with motor control, learning and a healthy emotional state such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s and ADHD.
Naturopathy
It still seems that many people do not know what Naturopaths do and many doctors still think we just hand out fluffy essences and fix chakras! So I thought it might be a good idea to clarify what happens in a Naturopathy Consultation.
The Sunshine Herb
Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice harvested from the stigma of the flowers and thought to have originated in South West Asia or the Mediterranean. Also known as Red Gold or the Golden Spice, its high price is due to the high manual labour it takes to harvest, handle and cultivate.
Teenagers!?!
Many parents will struggle to parent a teenager or feel like they have their hands full and are unsure how to change their parenting styles to accommodate their changing relationship. While parents often feel concerned that they are running out of time to get them on the right track before they move out, we now know we have much more time than we thought.
Anxiety
People with Anxiety or Generalized Anxiety Disorder feel worried or anxious much of the time and these persistent thoughts can interfere with their lives. Even minor things can lead to intense feelings of panic or impending doom. Often this anxiety can be accompanied by other mood disorders, social anxiety and/or depression. They may misuse drugs or alcohol and have physical symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome, stomach aches or headaches.
Perimenopause
As many women approach menopause periods can become irregular and symptoms such as hot flushes, poor sleep, sore breasts, headaches, mood swings and irritability can occur.
And no one seems to talk about it.