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Olive Leaf Extract

The extract of Olea europaea has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and even dates back to Hippocrates who prescribed olive leaf for ulcers, muscular pain and cholera. Today, phenolic compounds have been isolated and researched for their vast health benefits.

Health Benefits

Antiviral: Olive leaf has the ability to inhibit and prevent viruses, retrovirus, bacteria, moulds, protozoa, fungi, parasites, worms and yeasts infections. Research suggests that olive leaf can stop the virus from replicating by penetrating the infected cells. The oil is also beneficial where the bacterium resists against antibiotics, making it a powerful antibacterial. Olive leaf is especially important to take as a preventative for the common cold, influenza, Epstein-Barr virus, Herpes virus and cytomegalovirus.

Antioxidant: It has the ability to protect against free radical damage therefore is important for your heart, circulatory system, reduces high blood pressure. Olive leaf is also a hypotensive herb therefore is beneficial hypertension and angina.

Energy production: Research has found that olive leaf extract helped increase energy levels and general well being in people suffering from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Other uses: Olive Leaf can provide relief from arthritis, haemorrhoids, toothache, psoriasis, fevers and used as a daily maintenance for general wellbeing.

Olive Leaf is a safe extract to take as a daily supplement in order to improve immune function and eradicate infections from various microbes. It can be taken as a liquid or capsule form.

By admin|June 28th, 2011|Children, Health & Wellbeing, Naturopathy, Nutrition|0 Comments

Get To Know Your Skin Care Products

I found this brilliant article from the EWG website (Environmental Working Group). I love this website for their latest research and informative tips about toxins, chemicals, health, sustainablity, natural resources and energy choices!
Know the ingredients in your personal care products
Better products are truthful in their marketing claims and free of potentially worrisome ingredients. Some products might make claims like “gentle” or “natural,” but since the government does not require safety testing, personal care product manufacturers can use almost any chemical they want, regardless of risks.
How to read a label
Every personal care product must list its ingredients. Here’s how to navigate the label:
· Start at the end, with preservatives. Avoid:
– Words ending in “Parabens”
– DMDM hydantoil
– Imidazolidinyl urea
– Methylchloroisothiazolinone
– Methylisothiazolinone
– Triclosan
– Triclocarban
– Triethanolamine (or “TEA”)
· Check the beginning of the ingredients lists, where soaps, surfactants, and lubricants show up. Try to avoid ingredients that start with “PEG” or have an “-eth” in the middle (e.g., sodium laureth sulfate).
· Read the ingredients in the middle. Look for these words: “FRAGRANCE,” “FD&C,” or “D&C.”
For grown-ups
Many parents pay more attention to their kids’ environmental health than their own, but adult bodies can be affected by toxic chemicals, too. EWG’s Safer Shopping List has nine common-sense tips to reduce everyone’s exposures. For instance, buy fragrance-free, skip the nail polish and use fewer products.
Just for kids
Extra caution is in order for kids because, pound for pound, they are exposed to more contaminants in everyday products than adults. Their immature metabolism and organ systems are typically less capable of fending off chemical assaults. Even subtle damage to young bodies can lead to disease later in life.
Follow EWG’s top five tips for kids:
1. Use fewer products and use them […]

By admin|March 31st, 2011|Children, Health & Wellbeing, Research|0 Comments

Obesity is Pushing Girls into Puberty Earlier

It seems absurd to buy a bra for a 7-year-old. But according to a new study, some overweight young girls now require one.Because body fat is linked to the production of sex hormones, overweight girls are developing faster than they would if they were a suitable weight for their age—sometimes as early as 7 or 8 years old. According to the Guardian, research shows that “almost one in four black girls and one in 10 white girls had developed breasts by the age of seven.”In the 1700s, girls usually hit puberty at age 17 or 18 (this delay could have been a result of malnutrition). The physical liabilities of obesity include the increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, sleep apnea and other preventable health issues.But the sexual changes occurring in an obese generation are likely to have emotional and psychological consequences as well. Girls who reach puberty before their peers are more likely to take risks. They’re also more likely to be depressed, have negative body images, suffer from eating disorders, and become sexually active at an earlier age than their peers.”For the 11-year-old that looks like she’s 15 or 16, adults are going to interact with her like she’s 15 or 16, but so are her peers,” Dr. Frank Biro, author of the study and a doctor at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, told Fox News. Girls who develop at a young age “look physically older,” he said, but “it doesn’t mean that they’re psychologically or socially more mature.”Girls who develop breasts early might also have a higher risk of breast cancer. Researchers speculate that, beyond weight-related factors, environmental factors could play a role as well. Certain chemicals (such […]

By |September 26th, 2010|Children, Health & Wellbeing|0 Comments

The Nasty Secret in your Kitchen Cupboard

Some of Britain’s best-known foods contain the controversial chemical bisphenol A. Tins of Heinz baked beans, soup and beans, John West and Princes fish, and Napolina tomatoes are lined with a membrane containing bisphenol A, or BPA. Other companies using it in their tins include the biggest retailers in the UK, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda, who use it for tins of tuna and sardines.Britain’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has given the chemical the all-clear, in contrast to the US Food and Drug Administration, which in January expressed concern over its impact on the brains and development of young children and said it was “taking reasonable steps to reduce human exposure” to it in the food supply. After the American U-turn, the EU-funded European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) launched and is still carrying out a review of BPA.BPA is an endocrine disruptor that interrupts hormones and, in laboratory experiments on animals, has been linked with breast cancer, prostate cancer, hyperactivity and other metabolic and behavioural problems, diseases which are all on the rise in the West. But the plastics and chemicals industries insist its use is safe and accuse campaigners of misleading the public, pointing to industry-funded studies involving large numbers of rodents that have shown no harm.At stake is the future of one of the highest production volume chemicals in the world. BPA is widely used to harden the plastic casings of mobile phones and computers and makes baby bottles shatterproof. In food products, it commonly lines the inside of cans and tins to protect their contents from being contaminated by the metal.To establish its prevalence in food, The Independent surveyed manufacturers of the UK’s 20 best-selling tinned foods. Although it is not stated […]

By |September 1st, 2010|Children, Health & Wellbeing, Preconception & Pregnancy|0 Comments

Coconut Water – the Facts on the Fad

I am just back from an amazing trip to Bali where the beautiful weather and amazing food have totally rejuvenated me! The organic movement is strong there and I discovered many cafes and eco resorts that served incredible juices – my pick was aloe vera juice, tumeric and celery! I met a lot of great people and had my all time best ever yoga class at Desa Seni.I have posted a video on my You Tube channel of the most gorgeous organic cafe so check it out here.So, while in Bali I had coconut water every day and after speaking to the locals realised that it was not just a Western fad. Read further for the scoop!The Facts• Coconut water contains more potassium (at about 294 mg) than most sports drinks (117 mg) and most energy drinks.• Coconut water has less sodium (25mg) where sports drinks have around 41mg and energy drinks have about 200 mg.• Coconut water has 5mg of Natural Sugars where sports and energy drinks range from 10-25mg of Altered Sugars.• Coconut water is very high in Chloride at 118mg, compared to sports drinks at about 39mg. Data is based on a 100ml drinkCoconut water is the liquid that is taken from unripe coconuts. If coconuts get ripe the liquid that is inside will harden and become a part of the white flesh of the coconutCoconut Water Hydrates the BodyCoconut water is an isotonic solution which replaces the fluids and minerals that the body loses during physical activities. For this reason, many athletes and persons who work out regularly are encouraged to drink coconut water to replace all the minerals and fluid that they lose while working out. Even the United […]

By |July 3rd, 2010|Children, Detox, Emma's Detox, Fertility, Health & Wellbeing, Miscarriage, Nutrition, Preconception & Pregnancy, Sustainable and Green|0 Comments

Low iodine puts baby brains at risk

Health experts are urging pregnant women in Tasmania to take iodine supplements to lessen the chances of their children developing low IQ’s. The Director of Public Health, Dr Roscoe Taylor, says most Tasmanians are iodine deficient because of low levels in soil and water. He says the health consequences of iodine deficiency in pregnant and breastfeeding women is greater because of the risk to babies.Dr Taylor says Iodine is essential to ensure normal development of the brain and nervous system. Low levels in pregnant mothers could result in their babies having lower IQ’s. He has written to all health practitioners around the state asking them to encourage expectant mothers to take an iodine supplement of 150 micrograms every day, equivalent to eating nine cans of tuna.Iodine is a trace mineral. Iodine is vital for the thyroid hormones that regulate our metabolism, body temperature, reproduction, growth, blood cell production as well as nerve and muscle function. Low thyroid hormones can cause a person to become sluggish and gain weight, affecting their general health, their fertility and ability to carry a pregnancy.It is important to ensure adequate iodine intake during preconception, pregnancy and breast feeding. During pregnancy, the foetus is entirely dependent upon maternal iodine, which plays a significant role in normal central nervous system formation and maturation. Iodine deficiency during pregnancy is the commonest worldwide cause of preventable intellectual impairment and can be associated with losses of up to 10 -15 IQ points.Around 60% of pregnant Australian women in a recent survey had low iodine levels -mainly due to decreased consumption of iodised salt and changes within the dairy industry. The recently published Australian National Iodine Nutrition Study in the Medical Journal of Australia has […]

By |June 17th, 2010|Children, Fertility, Preconception & Pregnancy|0 Comments

How To Stay Infection Free with Powerful Echinacea

Echinacea – The Perfect Immune Support for Your Child!I have been prescribing a proprietary blend of Echinacea for years with all my small patients and find it incredibly effective. I use it as a preventative and begin dosing at the end of June until the end of September and find that these patients are far less likely to come down with seasonal colds and flus and if they do succumb, the duration is much shorter and milder than their playmates. There are many natural medicines that will boost your child’s immune system and food also plays a powerful role in strengthening their resistance to bugs.The same proprietary herbal extract of Echinacea is also incredibly effective for the common cold. There was up to a 44% reduction in symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, fatigue, headache and chills in the participants taking Echinacea as opposed to those on placebo. The duration of the cold was 4 days in total for those taking the Echinacea whilst it lasted 5 ½ days for those who didn’t. That makes an enormous difference when you need to get to work, look after the kids, cook dinner, prepare for a presentation and also get a good night’s sleep!Bring your child into clinic and start an immune boosting program that will help get them through winter feeling strong and energetic. At your next appointment, ask Emma for a bottle of Echinacea to have on hand at home so that you can respond at the first sign of infection.Sources:”Echinacea purpurea L. in children: safety, tolerability, compliance, and clinical effectiveness in upper respiratory tract infections.”Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2007 Nov; 85(11):1195-9.”Efficacy of a standardized Echinacea preparation for the treatment of the common […]

By |June 13th, 2010|Children, Naturopathy|0 Comments

Compelling Research Out – Children and Pesticide Exposure

I have always passionately believed in the importance of eating organic food. Children have smaller and less mature livers than us and chemicals have a greater impact on them. I have long been advising parents to remove pesticides from their children’s diets but having solid research to emphasise this is great. Please be aware that the link between pesticides and behavioural disorders is now compelling! A Harvard based study recently published in Pediatrics demonstrates a link between Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and organophosphate pesticides. The researchers found a strong correlation between the level of pesticides detected in the urine of children and the condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Those children with more pesticide exposure were more likely to have ADHD.The researchers concluded: “These findings support the hypothesis that organophosphate exposure, at levels common among US children, may contribute to ADHD prevalence. Prospective studies are needed to establish whether this association is causal.”For the most commonly detected pesticide chemical, dimethylthiophosphate, children with levels higher than the median of detectable concentrations had double the odds of ADHD compared with those with non-detectable levels.”Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) “… is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity),” says the National Institute of Mental Health. The Center for Disease Control said 3% to 7% of school-aged children in the United States had ADHD in 2003, with 2.5 million children medicated for the condition.Exposure, says the Center for Disease Control, does not have to be direct. Eating foods that have organophosphates sprayed on them can contribute to effects on an individuals’ health. So, the only safe […]

By |June 9th, 2010|Children, Health & Wellbeing|1 Comment

Natural Births Better for Babies – Compelling Research Out

Babies born by caesarean section are more vulnerable to asthma, allergies and infection as they miss out on receiving their mothers’ good bacteria during birth, a scientist says.
Professor Patricia Conway, of the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of NSW, said babies delivered vaginally received protective bacteria as they passed through the birth canal. Left on the baby’s skin, this bacteria could then colonise the intestine and help inoculate newborns against hospital bugs. Gut flora was also crucial for developing a balanced immune system, Professor Conway said. “With a C-section, the newborn baby misses an opportunity to pick up a lot of mum’s good bacteria,” she said.
“This can have long-term health implications, as the development of a good intestinal ecosystem is necessary for health and immunity to allergies, from childhood right through to adulthood.”
Professor Conway said emergency caesareans, performed after labour had begun, meant babies did receive some of the beneficial bacteria, particularly if the waters had broken. But elective caesareans were ”sterile” and gave babies no chance to pick up any of the mother’s good bacteria. However babies had other chances to receive their mother’s bacteria, during skin-to-skin contact directly after birth and if they were breastfed.
Australian College of Midwives vice-president Hannah Dahlen said babies born vaginally had the advantage of hormonal surges during labour, which made them more wide-eyed and able to connect with their mothers. Both mother and baby experienced a surge in catecholamines – the fight-or-flight hormone – during labour, making babies more alert at birth.
Recent studies had shown white blood cells in babies born by caesarean were different to those born vaginally, potentially altering the way their bodies responded to attacks on their immune systems for […]

By |May 30th, 2010|Children, Hypnobirthing, Preconception & Pregnancy|0 Comments

Proof is in the Research – Pthalates are linked to ADHD

Phthalates – the ubiquitous plasticizing chemicals found in bottles, dishes, toys, cleaning and personal care products – are a smoking gun, maybe the next tobacco. They need to be dealt with yesterday because it is children who are most vulnerable to them, and the effects of exposure to phthalates may not surface for years. By then, damage is done.Korean researchers have found a significant positive association between urine phthalate concentrations and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a study of 261 Korean children aged between 8 and 11 years old. Here is the abstract of the scientific article in the peer-reviewed journal Biological Psychiatry.And if you are looking for an overview of the toxic chemicals that surround us in everyday life, then check out the highly readable, utterly shockingly eye-opening Slow Death by Rubber Duck. I have just finished and it made me feel sick, horrified and angry all the way through. Positive action is needed when it comes to industrial chemicals and we are yet to fully understand how they will affect us in the years to come. Anyone seen “The Children of Men” with Clive Owen – it may be our future if we don’t act NOW!Phthalates exposure and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in school-age children.BACKGROUND: Very few studies have examined the association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and phthalate exposure in humans. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of phthalates on symptoms of ADHD in school-age children. METHODS: A cross-sectional examination of urine phthalate concentrations was performed, and scores on measures of ADHD symptoms and neuropsychological dysfunction with regard to attention and impulsivity were obtained from 261 Korean children, age 8-11 years. RESULTS: Mono-2-ethylheyl phthalate (MEHP) and mono-2-ethyl-5-oxohexylphthalate (MEOP) for […]

By |February 25th, 2010|Children, Fertility, Preconception & Pregnancy|0 Comments

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