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Apr 14
3 min

Lockdown: 10 tips to THRIVE, not just survive!

At first it felt like the whole world hit the PAUSE button. After the panic buying that is! Now that we are all adapting to this 'new nor...

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Support your immunity: what to take this winter to prevent viral infections.

Deborah Smart

Mar 13
3 min

Support your immunity: what to take this winter to prevent viral infections.

The reason some people get sick more easily than others is due to the differences in the function of our immune systems. Immunity natural...

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Fearless in the Face of Flu (even coronavirus)

Deborah Smart

Jan 28
4 min

Fearless in the Face of Flu (even coronavirus)

Why are some people more vulnerable to infections than others? The answer may lie in how you treat your immune system.

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Deborah Smart

Jan 28
3 min

Common Genes affecting Mental Health

Nutrigenomics is the study of the interplay between our nutritional status and our genetics and may be useful in mental health conditions

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Deborah Smart

Dec 30, 2019
2 min

Why a nutritionist is NOT a dietician

Nutritional Medicine is a science-based holistic approach to health and disease management that is sorely needed in our modern world. To...

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Thinking about Gene testing? Look before you leap...

Deborah Smart

Oct 28, 2019
4 min

Thinking about Gene testing? Look before you leap...

It feels like everyone is getting their genes tested these days. Drs are using them more and more to screen for disease risk, psychiatris...

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Deborah Smart

Sep 26, 2019
4 min

Are your supplements making you sick?

There's a reason why so many Australian Drs are wary of complimentary medicine. While the Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) regulates t...

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Deborah Smart

Sep 3, 2019
2 min

Nutrition: It's NOT all about diet!

Some people living with chronic illness avoid seeing a nutritional medicine practitioner because they are afraid they will simply be put ...

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What your Dr forgot to tell you about your medications: anti-depressants, statins, and methotrexate

Deborah Smart

Aug 30, 2019
3 min

What your Dr forgot to tell you about your medications: anti-depressants, statins, and methotrexate

Let me first say there are some great Drs out there who don't forget to mention the nutritional impact of the medications they prescribe,...

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Deborah Smart

Jan 11, 2019
4 min

The Ins and Oms of Insomnia

Trouble sleeping? Maybe you toss and turn for too long trying to fall asleep or you fall asleep easily, but wake in the middle of the ni...

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Deborah Smart

Jan 3, 2019
3 min

Why all the fuss about MTHFR?

MTHFR is a genetic polymorphism that affects the biochemistry of folate metabolism. We all know folate is recommended for pregnant women ...

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Deborah Smart

Oct 25, 2017
2 min

What is Nutritional Medicine?

Nutritional Medicine is an exciting 'new' health profession for the prevention and management of chronic conditions.

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Deborah Smart

Sep 13, 2017
4 min

What is your pain trying to tell you?

Ask yourself the following questions: How often do I take pain medications in a week? In a month? How often does pain or discomfort affec

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Hormones from Hell - How to negotiate MENOPAUSE and come out laughing on the other side...

Deborah Smart

Jun 9, 2017
3 min

Hormones from Hell - How to negotiate MENOPAUSE and come out laughing on the other side...

Menopause Doesn't have to make you feel like a monster. It is not a disease but a natural part of the ageing process that needs to be s

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Cold and Flu Supps in Autoimmune Conditions (some will make you WORSE)

Deborah Smart

May 3, 2017
3 min

Cold and Flu Supps in Autoimmune Conditions (some will make you WORSE)

Many such supplements are referred to as immune 'boosters'. The trouble is, when your immune system is already overactive and attack

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Deborah Smart

Mar 28, 2017
4 min

Anxiety - much more than a feeling...

Anxiety feels "Like taking off, except the engine that lifts you up is fear and you cannot tell it to go away. [It's like a] rollercoaste...

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Deborah Smart

Mar 6, 2017
3 min

4 steps to beating acne!

Pimples can cause a great deal of stress and insecurity in teens already struggling with self-esteem.... The toll is both physical and emoti

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