Sue M Coad, Medical Herbalist,
incorporates Naturopathic Principles based on scientifically based evidence, along with time honoured safe, comprehensive and successful complementary healthcare for the entire family.
Thyroid, Cruciferous vegetables and Iodine
A recent countrywide population-based case-control study in the multiethnic population of Caledonian women including 293 cases of thyroid cancer and 354 population controls investigated foods rich in iodine and cruciferous vegetables to...
MTHFR and Late onsent Alzheimers – is there a connection?
MTHFR and late onset Alzheimers Confirmation of the association of epigenetic modifications has been reported in both A1298C Cand 677T alleles, without a preference for a particular mutation in late onset Alzheimers (AD). A closely...
MTHFR, Liver, Tests, results and what they mean
Functional Liver Detoxification Remember, MTHFR is a genetical polymorphism that inhibits the breakdown of co-factors required for liver function due to reduced enzymatic activity. Phase I...
The many benefits of breastfeeding, HAMLET kills cancer cells in humans
Supporters of breast feeding will be only too aware of the benefits of breast milk for nurturing and nourishing their babies. Scientists have gone one step further....... finding the anti-bacterial properties contained within breast milk kills human cancer cells....
MTHFR – what was that again? Methyltetrahydrofolate reductase, or a polymorphism or SNP
MTHFR, methylation and the resulting functional disorders are a complex set of issues. The most researched snp's are A1298C and C677T. As you all may be aware, you may present with heterozygous (multiple) or homozygous...
How can I aleviate my pain without the use of NSAID meds?
"> http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.5174/abstract Natural therapies have many analgesic herbs that have been scientifically proven to be effective in reducing pain and inflammation, without the side effects experienced in the use of pharmaceutical...
Why am I so tired all the time?
Often when a person visits a doctor with hypothyroid symptoms, they will simply be given replacement hormones without any further inquiry into the cause of their condition. Even worse, if they have hypothyroid symptoms with normal lab...
How to reduce Muscles aches and pains, cramp, restless legs, hypertension, anxiety, insomnia and improve eye and cardiovascular health
Waking with restless legs or cramp? Feeling anxious or suffering from hypertension? Research shows that magnesium may improve cardiovascular health, eye health and cramp and spasm. Should you choose to supplement with magnesium please avoid...