Preventing Diabetes & Preterm Labour Magnesium plays a very important role in blood glucose control and metabolism. It helps to transport glucose out of the blood and into the cell via insulin. It is in the cell that glucose does its best work by providing an essential energy source. Magnesium helps to improve and prevent…
Category: Pregnancy
Part I: Magnesium in Pregnancy
Preventing Cramps, Headaches, Anxiety and High Blood Pressure How Important Is Magnesium During Pregnancy? Magnesium is our powerhouse mineral. It’s at the heart of every cell in the body, helping us to produce vital energy. It also helps to control blood pressure, balance blood sugar, reduce muscle cramps and strengthen bones. It’s no wonder that…
Pregnancy and Constipation
Not a very glamorous topic but an important one, as 3 out of 4 pregnant women experience either constipation or some digestive disturbance
Boosting Your Family's Immunity: How Naturopathy Can Help
An immune system is like an army. It needs to be exposed to the enemy to learn how to defend, fight and become strong. The natural therapist can provide the immune system with the weapons and tools it needs to be able to protect you from harm. A naturopath should encourage the body’s defences to…
A Mother's Journey
The journey of motherhood is like the changing seasons – it blossoms, is fun and joyful, it can be colourful, and it can also be fraught with darkness. Take a closer look at the stages of motherhood and the changes we experience throughout our life journey.
Gestational Diabetes: Are You At Risk?
Gestational diabetes is typically a form a diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. There are a few risk factors that can increase your chance of developing diabetes in pregnancy. In this article I share more insights into what gestational diabetes is, risk factors, how to minimise them, and how to naturally manage your symptoms during gestational…
Pregnancy: The Third Trimester, Almost There!
During the final trimester of your pregnancy, your body prepares itself for labour and your baby continues to grow and mature. In this article, I share information about the vital nutrients needed, dealing with indigestion, and why fibre and fluids are especially important in the third trimester.
Pregnancy: Staying Healthy in the Second Trimester
The second trimester in pregnancy is a critical time that can have a huge impact on the quality of your pregnancy and the health of your child.
Pregnancy: What’s Important In The First Trimester?
You’re pregnant… congratulations! There’s a lot that you can do to influence the quality of your pregnancy and the health of your baby.