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An extraordinary herb!

The herb St Mary’s thistle can help to prevent scar tissue forming in the liver. This is referred to as anti-fibrotic activity. This is quite a remarkable ability of this extraordinary herb. It is a very valuable function because scarring in the liver is what causes most damage in several different liver conditions. The ability of St Mary’s thistle to inhibit scarring in the liver was first demonstrated in clinical trials on rats whose bile ducts were blocked for research purposes. This condition would normally lead to a build up of pressure within the liver and eventual scarring. Rats given St Mary’s thistle experienced far less scarring.

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Do you struggle with addictive, impulsive or compulsive behavior?

Do you struggle with addictive, impulsive or compulsive behavior? New research has shown that the natural substance NAC (n-acetyl cysteine) can help. Research has shown it may help individuals with addiction to nicotine, cocaine and even gambling! NAC is a type of protein and the body uses it as a building block to produce the powerful detoxifier called glutathione. Glutathione is considered to be the most powerful antioxidant in the body and helps to reduce the damaging effects of oxidative stress.

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Spring clean detox

Do you feel as well as you could? Perhaps you need a spring clean detox? Those of you living in...

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Gluten can cause elevated levels of the hormone prolactin

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain and it enables women to produce breast milk...

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Case study: Fatty liver and Epstein Barr virus (mononucleosis)

Maree came to see me for help with a fatty liver, excess weight and chronic exhaustion from long term infection with Epstein Barr virus. She brought along an ultrasound scan of her liver and the accompanying report, which stated there were fatty changes in her liver, consistent with mild to moderate fatty liver. Maree was 35 pounds overweight and carried the majority of her excess weight over her abdomen. She had been trying unsuccessfully to lose weight for the last 8 years. She noticed some mild discomfort over the right upper part of her abdomen after rich meals or after consuming alcohol.

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Caffeine and acetaminophen are a risky combination - beware!

New research has shown that consuming caffeine at the same time or close to taking acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol) greatly increases the risk of liver damage, particularly in people with hepatitis. It has long been known that combining alcohol with acetaminophen can cause liver harm, or even death. More recently it has been discovered that caffeine is also a problem.

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Cats can develop diabetes!

Just like humans, cats can also develop diabetes from eating too much carbohydrate. There has recently been a sharp increase in the number of pet cats suffering with diabetes, and modern diets are to blame. You have probably noticed that more and more cats are becoming overweight and obese. Along with the excess weight, their blood sugar level is also rising.

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Selenium Can Be A Great Healer

For over 30 years I have been researching the health effects of the mineral selenium. I have looked at hundreds of studies from all over the world and I have treated thousands of patients, with selenium supplements. Selenium is a vital mineral for the immune system to function at its optimal level. It’s amazing to think that despite the profound importance of selenium to a strong immune system, many people remain deficient in this life enhancing mineral. Yes selenium deficiency is common in people of all age groups from the very young to the very old.

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Gluten can be a culprit in some types of liver disease

Research has shown that liver abnormalities are very common in people with gluten intolerance, also known as celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where the body mounts an immune reaction every time an individual eats gluten.

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Are dairy products good or bad for your health?

The issue of whether cow’s milk is healthy is quite controversial, and the debate can be confusing to many people. Research has been published, which shows a possible link between dairy products and the development of hormone sensitive cancers like breast, ovarian and prostate cancers. This is not surprising, since milk is high in growth promoting hormones.

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