by Alison Bramley | Mar 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
An Easy Way to Reduce Sugar Intake :
We all know we should be reducing our sugar content as it negatively impacts our immune system and is very inflammatory to our body. BUT we like chocolate. Lynda Smith from Nutrition for Life demonstrates how by careful selection we can still have chocolate and greatly reduce our sugar consumption. The pictures above show the sugar content of a bar of milk chocolate (top) and a dark 90% cacao bar (lower bar). Note how the top bag is full of sugar.
Dark chocolate contains less sugar, and dairy. Cacao is the purest form of chocolate and is full of antioxidants and minerals such as magnesium. The greater the percentage of cacao the higher the antioxidant level and the less sugar that bar of chocolate will contain. The Naturopaths at Simply Great Health, Albany, believe this is a great way to reduce sugar and boost your immune system. If you have a very sweet tooth this change to dark chocolate will take a bit of time, but persevere you will grow to love it and just look at how much sugar you will be avoiding.
At Simply Great Health we promote Naturopathic approach for our consultations. Various services such as Hemaview Live Blood Analysis, Homeopathy and Therapeutic Supplements are practiced at our North Shore based center in Albany, Auckland.
by Alison Bramley | Feb 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Studies have found proteolytic enzymes help short circuit many pain pathways. They help reduce inflammation and swelling as well as assist in toxin and waste removal from your blood. Pineapple contains proteolytic enzymes such as bromelain. There is evidence that suggests that these enzymes have anti-inflammatory properties and may well help reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis much like non steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) but without the dangers associated with long term use of NSAIDS.
Note there are some drug/nutrient interactions with bromelain increasing the action of warfarin and other blood thinners, it also increases the absorption of most antibiotics.
by Alison Bramley | Jan 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Sauna’s can help your body with the removal of some heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium, BPA from plastics as well as other toxins in your body. BUT there’s more…an article published in Harvard Health Publications stated that a study in Finland found regular sauna use was associated with lower death rates from cardiovascular disease and strokes. The University of Eastern Finland found that frequent saunas may reduce the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimers disease. To try our sauna for yourself email info@simplygreathealth.co.nz or phone 0210505053/094444527
For information on our sauna click on the following link https://simplygreathealth.co.nz/far-infrared-sauna/
