Sensible-Alternative Naturopathic Clinic

Evening breast milk contains a natural sedative. St John's wort is effective for hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms. PCOS linked with autoimmune thyroid disease. Iodine: Critical nutrient for female health. Is Insulin Resistance caused by a herbicide? Alzheimer's: Type 3 Diabetes?

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Could your "set point' be preventing you from losing weight? The "husband factor" in menopause. Every case of osteoporosis and infertility should be screened for gluten sensitivity. Strontium: a new prescription medication for osteoporosis. Doctor's warning about popular stomach medication.

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Statin drugs cause cognitive impairment (memory loss and abnormal thinking). Cardiologist debunks cholesterol myths. Systemic inflammation is the underlying cause of heart disease, obesity, depression and many more health conditions. "Red Yeast Rice" supplement is effective for reducing heart disease. Your thyroid could be affecting your cholesterol.  Other symptoms of a hidden thyroid problem. Get your thyroid checked properly.

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The Pill may cause Autoimmune disease. Exercising for muscle gain? Then don't take the Pill. Bread just became more Thyroid-friendly. One fifth of cancers seen on mammogram spontaneously disappear. Brown Fat helps with weight loss. Make your Brown Fat work for you. Weight loss herb: Coleus.

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Women with PCOS may become more fertile as they age.  IUD: The forgotten contraceptive. Weight loss myths: #1 Artificial sweeteners. #2 Frequent, small meals. Steroid symphony: How adrenal hormones affect female hormones. De-stress for regular periods. De-stress for an easier menopause. Why artificial steroids in Pill or HRT are not the answer.  Adaptogens: Herbs for Adrenal hormones

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Lack of vitamin D linked with obesity. Vitamin B3 better than sunscreen. Prostate cancer treatment does more harm than good. Shift work increases risk for thyroid disease.Urinary hormone testing better than saliva for some things. Good oestrogen - bad oestrogen. Oestradiol for Mood. To replace oestrogen or not?

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Healthy people eat rice. Rice is good for weight loss. Put rice in the lunch menu. Is sugar addiction destroying your health? 14 Day Sugar Detox. DHEA: The future of HRT? Safety concerns about DHEA. How to boost your own DHEA

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Winter weight gain hormone: Reverse T3 (Reverse-thyroid hormone). How to combat the metabolism-slowing effects of Reverse T3. Rosemary stimulates fat burning. RECIPE. Hearty Roast Vegetables with Rosemary. Weight Loss Trick #1. Big Breakfast Diet. Weight Loss Trick #2. Ultra-Short Work-outs. Weight Loss Trick #3. Tasty Food Diet.  Beat the Flu this Winter

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Cervical cancer vaccine does not help older women. Antibiotics increase the risk for breast cancer.  Phase 2 Nutrients: A nourishing approach to Detoxification. Basic principles of Detox.

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The secret messages from food: How xenohormesis affects health and weight loss. The effectiveness of anti-depressants called into question. The power of placebo. Not everybody who is sad is depressed. Two types of depression. Causes of depression. Blood tests for depression. Treatment for depression.

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What if bad fat is good? (Forget everything that you think you know about dietary fat.)  Cholesterol-lowering drugs prevent exercise's beneficial muscle gain.  Breath or saliva test for breast cancer. The most important health news this decade: Vitamin D deficiency. One of the most important blood tests you can have: Homocysteine

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Antibiotics usually not necessary for early respiratory infection. Sleep is the magic pill you are looking for. What if you cannot sleep? Aspirin may not prevent heart attacks in women. How women can prevent heart attacks.

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Do bio-identical hormones cause cancer? Why a rest during exercise helps with weight loss. Fructose is bad for insulin and leptin. Thyroid indicator (TSH) is higher when fasting. Selenium supplements help Hashimoto's thyroid disease.

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Avoid Panadol as much as possible. Phone consultations available for colds and Flu. How to treat yourself effectively. Flu vaccine is not the solution. Vitamin A is anti-viral. Vitamin A is safer than you think.

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Iodine to be added to Australian bread. Can Thyroid Disease (Hashimoto's) be treated with antibiotics?  Hormones in cow's milk cause acne. Testosterone deficiency shortens men's lives. Diet Diary of a Naturopath.

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Bacteria found in soil eases depression. Is pollution the cause of the diabetes epidemic? Why the plastic chemical Bisphenol-A may be more toxic at a lower dose than a higher dose. How to avoid and eliminate toxins for weight loss. The Birth Control Pill causes Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).  PAN pharmaceutical company found innocent. Intermittent Eating: a unique method for weight loss.

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Vasectomy linked with a certain type of dementia. Natural contraception as effective as the Pill. Why the Birth Control Pill is BAD. Options for contraception. Options for hormonal treatment for skin and other symptoms.

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Sudden drop in breast cancer statistics when women stopped using HRT. Does natural progesterone cause breast cancer? Birth control pill is a strong risk for breast cancer in young women. Stomach medicine causes bone loss. Want a new way to lose weight? Take care of your intestinal bacteria.

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Malaria vaccine may save half a million children per year. Vitamin D slows down breast cancer. Pharmaceutical companies influence research findings. Black tea helps de-stress.Acne drug may cause inflammatory bowel disease. Bell's Palsy and Carpal Tunnel can be signs of pre-diabetes. Question from a reader: 'What natural supplements can I use to increase Growth Hormone?'

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Under active thyroid function increases risk for heart disease. PCOS may begin before birth. PCOS linked with exposure to chemical from plastic (bisphenol A). Finger length test for PCOS. Trans fat worst food for PCOS. Leptin treatment stimulates menstrual periods and fertility. Father's age increase risk for autism and miscarriage. Antidepressants cause weight gain.

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The Pill reduces sex drive, and it may be irreversible. Migraines with auras linked with stroke and heart attack. Magnet therapy effective for migraines. Natural Treatment for migraines. Ibuprofen increases risk for stroke and heart attack. Seaweed prevents cervical cancer. Chest X-rays (and mammograms) increase the risk for breast cancer. Weight Loss Tips: Chilli improves insulin response. Good bacteria in intestine turn on metabolism genes.

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Hormone disrupting chemical used in Teflon, pizza boxes and other waterproofed items. Leptin: The Anti-hunger Hormone: Leptin suppresses appetite and improves weight loss. Eating disorder may cause leptin resistance. Sleep improves leptin sensitivity. Leptin prevents bone loss. Leptin important for fertility. Leptin resistance may be cause of PCOS. Good leptin response means better IVF outcomes. Question from a reader: "Should I use thyroid extract?": Why is thyroid extract (Armour Thyroid) bad for Hashimoto's? Saliva test better than blood test for monitoring natural hormone use.

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Chemicals in sunscreen suppress thyroid. Osteoporosis drugs cause jaw bone death. DHEA supplement may improve IVF outcome and natural fertility. Popular anti-depressants may cause still-births. Menopause comes later with alcohol, earlier with smoking. How much alcohol should you have?  A better way to have a timely and healthy menopause. Question and answer column: "What is the best hormone for weight loss?" Answer: natural progesterone.

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Women with 30 day cycle most fertile. New test for ovarian reserve. Treatment for cervical precancerous cells may cause premature delivery or low birth weight. Work stress makes you unhealthy and fat. Too little magnesium causes insulin resistance. Major study finds that a low-fat diet does not prevent breast cancer or heart disease. Question and answer column: "How long should I use DHEA capsules?".

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Dioxins in fish are affect hormones. Less sun means earlier menopause. Home test for male fertility. PCOS Update: Magnesium deficiency cases insulin resistance. Women with PCOS have male finger length pattern. Soy may impair the development of ovaries. 5 Steps to check your neck for thyroid problems. Licorice root increases blood pressure, not blood sugar. New question and answer column. Call for QUESTIONS from our readers.

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Vitamin A safer than you think. Thyroid Update: Iodine deficiency on the rise in Australia. Iodine improves fibrocystic breast disease. Chlorinated compounds and pyrethroids disrupt thyroid function. Low Blood Pressure Syndrome: New look at anxiety, hypoglycaemia, fibromyalgia, and mitral valve prolapse.Treatment for low blood pressure syndrome.

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Sleep-loss causes weight gain. Vaccine against cervical cancer. New treatment for breast cancer. Pesticide reduces female fertility. Non-toxic pest control. PCOS update: New hormone considered for PCOS. Metformin works for non-obese PCOS. Vinegar reduces glucose and insulin spike. Benefits of Lacto-fermented foods: Sourdough, cheese, relish, and olives.

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Breast cancer linked to left-handedness. New car smell bad for your health. Book Review: Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Dr. Mary Enig. Saturated fat is good for you. Medium chain fatty acids from coconut milk increase metabolic rate and weight loss. Quick Quiz: Which is healthier: coconut oil or soybean oil? Healthy mayonnaise recipe.

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Smoking causes belly fat and PCOS. Losing ovaries decreases long-term survival. Breast cancer may be caused (in part) by insulin resistance and vitamin D deficiency. Black tea may protect as well as green tea (coffee is not bad either). Natural progesterone protects against breast cancer occurrence as well as tamoxifen. Lara's editorial on "why your GP won't prescribe progesterone". Harvard nurses' study finds that melatonin prevents breast cancer. Do bras cause breast cancer? Breast cancer SURVIVAL Checklist.

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New fingernail test for osteoporosis. Hysterectomy causes early menopause. Sperm quality improves with acupuncture. Europe bans plastic additive (bisphenol A) in children's toys. Common cosmetic ingredient linked to breast cancer and declining sperm count.; Hormone disruption from chemicals is real. Where are the hormone disruptors in our everyday life?; Protect your hormone receptors with plant estrogens. New trend in breast cancer research. Turmeric protects against cancer.

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Low-fat milk causes more weight gain than ordinary milk. Artificial sweeteners cause weight gain.Stevia is a way to wean off sugar. St. John's Wort can interfere with the Pill's effectiveness. Eggs do NOT cause high cholesterol and heart disease. PCOS affects 1 in 8 women.  There are two types of PCOS and treatment. Paeony for PCOS now available in tablet form

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Paracetamol linked with increased risk for asthma. Paracetamol and aspirin increase duration of influenza. Flu vaccine not effective for the elderly. UNICEF saves a million lives with vitamin A. How to beat colds and flu naturally. Warming sock treatment. Phone consultations for colds and flu.

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Too rapid weight gain in first few days of life leads to obesity as an adult. New method for early detection of breast cancer. The osteoporosis myth; Cow's milk is not the answer. Risk factors for osteoporosis. Sensible plan for preventing osteoporosis.

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Osteoporosis linked with coeliac disease. Women over 50 are more at risk from LOW cholesterol than high cholesterol. Blood test for insecticide residues. Saliva is the future testing method for hormones, drugs, infection and cancer. Thyroid antibodies linked with miscarriage and poor response to fertility treatment. If you've got high cholesterol, check your fasting insulin.

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Lack of baby boys blamed on pollution. NEW study on natural progesterone.The single MOST important cause of hormone imbalance: POLLUTION. Health and environmental problems caused by organochlorines. How to limit the damage.

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Does a virus make you fat? New Theory links Menopause to changed in the nervous system. Hormones that make you fat: Leptin, Insulin, Cortisol. Facts for getting Skinny.

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CT Scans Cause Cancer. Phytoestrogens Improve Fertility. Benefits of Sunshine: Increases Serotonin, Weight Loss, Improved Fertiliy, Prevention of Cancer and Autoimmune Disease. Vitamin D Deficiency. Blood test for 25-hydroxyvitamin D.

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Chick Flicks Increase your Progesterone. Popular Contraceptive Causes Bone Loss. Homoeopathy Passes Clinical Trial. Vitamin E is Bad? Consider the study methodology, politics of natural supplements, and the problem with antioxidants.

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Arthritis Drug pulled from the Market. New Research on Birth Control Pill. Sugar is Good for You: the New Science of Glycobiology. Some Familiar Sugars: Echinacea, Glucosamine, Medicinal Mushrooms. A Comment on Multi-Level Marketing

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Fat Secretes Hormones. Bread Additives Make Kids Hyperactive. Wheat sensitivity is more common than previously thought. Why is wheat bad. Wheat sensitivity QUIZ. Treatment of wheat sensitivity. How to cheat on your wheat-free diet.

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Research shows that natural progesterone is effective. The problem with Natural Hormones in Australia. Why is progesterone needed? What is Estrogen Dominance? Estrogen Dominance QUIZ.Treatment of Estrogen Dominance

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Inflammation Causes Weight Gain. Endometriosis is an Autoimmune Condition. Understanding Autoimmune: Common Conditions; Causes of Autoimmune. Treatment of Autoimmune Disease.

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More Menopause at Equinox. Chocolate Prevents Heart Disease. Time to Invest in Blueberries. Herbs are a Continuation of Food. Phytochemicals: Blueberries, Red Wine, Chocolate, Maritime Pine, Soy, Flaxseed, Rice Bran, Tribulus and more! Wheatgrass. Sensible-Alternative Moves to North Sydney.

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Cholesterol Higher in Winter. What Causes Cholesterol Plaques to form in the Arteries? 10 Steps to a Healthy Heart. Fasting Insulin Test. Ear Lobe Crease. Heart disease affects women too.

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Insulin Resistance. Insulin: The Ageing Hormone. Causes of Insulin Resistance. Hormonal Conditions Caused by Insulin Resistance: Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, PCOS, Underactive Thyroid. Treatment for Insulin Resistance.

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Women do NOT run out of Eggs.  Fruit is not the Healthiest Food. New Guideline for Thyroid Tes. Underactive Thyroid: the Hidden Epidemic. Common Causes of Underactive Thyroid. Diagnosis and Treatment

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Snack Food Industry rejects WHO recommendations on sugar. Fat cells necessary for Immune function. 10 Reasons People do Not Lose Weight: Insulin, Stress, Birth Control Pill/HRT; Food Lectins, Underactive Thyroid, Trans Fat; Processed Food, Pesticides, Liver, Inactivity

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Fly Spray is Nerve and Reproductive Toxin. What's in the Spray Can? Risks of Long-Term Exposure. Insectides in Air, Water, Food.  What You Can Do. New Safety Regulations

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Protein Diet is NOT New. Paleolithic Diet. The Problem with Grains. Low-Fat Diet is a  Disaster for health and weight loss. How Much Protein Should You Eat? Whey Protein. The Truth About Tryptophan

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Fruit acids for Skin Cancer. Trans Fat. Concerns about Mammograms. Hormone disrupting chemicals mimic estrogen, and are risk for breast cancer. Plant estrogens protect against breast cancer.

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Food allergies trigger asthma. The Dangers of Sunscreen. Prevent Skin Cancer with Nutrition. Sunlight Prevents Cancer.

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Diabetes Drugs cause heart disease. A New Vitamin E. Lose Weight with More Fat in Your Diet. A List of Healthy (and Unhealthy) Fatty Foods. Health Benefits of Chocolate. Sensible News Hits the News Stands

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Dangers of Cholesterol -lowering Drugs (Statins). More HRT Risks. The Truth about Heart Disease. 10 Steps to a Healthy Heart. Fasting Insulin Test. Metabolic Typing Online. Natural progesterone Treatment for Breast Cancer.

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Zinc excess may cause cancer. Male Hormones: Low Testosterone, High Estrogen. Natural testosterone supplements. Prostate Cancer causes, prevention and treatment.  New Test for Toxic Estrogen metabolites.

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Perspective on the Pan Recall. Safety of Natural Supplements. More on Thyroid and Metabolic Types

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HRT and Dementia. Vaccination; Sick Building Syndrome. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Diagnosis of Chemical Sensitivity. Healthy home - Healthy Work. Solutions for Chemical Sensitivity

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New Guidelines for Thyroid testing. Low Thyroid: The Hidden Epidemic - Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment; Natural Thyroid Hormone.  Bowen Technique - An Australian Solution for Pain. Call for Interest in Natural HRTLecture - Part 2

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Drowning in Estrogen - Missing Progesterone; Saliva Hormone Testing; Estrogen Dominance Quiz; Treatment for Estrogen Dominance.

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Insulin Resistance (Syndrome X). Insulin the underlying cause of hormonal imbalance. Carbohydrate addiction. Wheat is an insulin mimic.

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Concerns about Mammograms. Pesticides mimic estrogen and disrupt hormones. Plant Oestrogens promote hormone balance.  Male Menopause.

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