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The Gut As Our Second Brain: How the bacteria in our guts affects our moods, our stress levels, our anxiety and our sleep

Naturopathy / 4 minutes of reading

If you were told that your anxiety may be coming from the health of the bacteria in your gut would you believe it? Evidence is mounting every day which proves just how important gut health is for our mental health, and more importantly: Why.

Our gut does more than help us digest food; the bacteria in our intestines have been implicated in everything from our mental health and sleep, to weight gain and cravings for certain foods. Read more

What Has Exercise Got To Do With Fertility?

Acupuncture / 3 minutes of reading

By Rachel Steward, Acupuncturist.

Are you trying to conceive or undergoing fertility treatment? Are you finding it stressful? You are not alone!

In this article I will discuss some common experiences and how you can use exercise to build your resilience as you move through your fertility journey.

Trying to conceive, whether naturally or with IVF or other fertility treatment, is undeniably stressful. Read more

Recipe: Ginger + Lemongrass Chicken Soup

Recipes / 1 minute of reading
A nourishing and healing soup packed with immune boosting ingredients! A simple flu-fighting broth that you can make in less than 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS 3 cups chicken broth 1 chicken breast, organic, grass-fed 2 stalks lemongrass, halved and bruised 4cm (1.5 inch) ginger, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 kaffir lime leaves 1 bunch of bok choy Handful of coriander Handful of bean sprouts 1 long red chili, halved, deseeded and sliced thinly ½ lime, cut into wedges METHOD Add stock, ginger, lemongrass, garlic, kaffir lime leaves in large saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Read more

Healing After a Cesarean

General Health / 3 minutes of reading
Having a cesarean is not what many chose to have when they are pregnant. Of course there are some who perceive it as a safer option, others are advised later on in their pregnancy that it is their best option, while for some it is an emergency outcome for them. Whatever the reason, it is a surgical procedure where the healing can be greatly enhanced by natural medicine. Read more

The Natural Baby Health Check-Up

Naturopathy / 3 minutes of reading
It is common for a newborn baby to be given a health check-up by a paediatrician or GP but how many are checked over by a natural health practitioner with the different diagnostic tools they offer?

At Paddington Clinic, we love to look after women who are conceiving, right through their pregnancy and also into the postpartum period, where their health and well-being can really do with care and attention. Read more

RECIPE: Quinoa + Pineapple Salsa Bowls

Recipes / 2 minutes of reading
Vegan and gluten free, this is a quick and easy dinner or lunch idea that simply requires assembly!

Ingredients
Pineapple Salsa

2 cups pineapple
2 tablespoons chopped parsley/cilantro
1/4 cup diced tomatoes

1 avo, cubed
1 tablespoon lime juice
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2-3 teaspoons chopped jalapeño

Seasoned Black Beans

1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
2 cups black beans, cooked and drained
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon chopped cilantro or parsley

Plantains

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 large ripe plantain, peeled and thickly sliced ( 1/4 inch)
sea salt to taste

2 cups cooked quinoa

 

Instructions

Mix the ingredients for the pineapple salsa together in a bowl. Read more

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