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Windy Babies

3 Aug 2011

By Melissa LeBreton Most babies have some form of wind that can cause colicky symptoms. This often peaks at 6-8 weeks and subsides between 3-4 months when the digestive and nervous system start to mature. Most babies strain, turn red … Continue reading →

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Infantile Colic

3 Aug 2011

By Melissa LeBreton Mother & BHSc Naturopathy Colic can be very distressing to parents whose baby is inconsolable during bouts of crying. It is estimated between 5-25% of infants have “colicky” type symptoms in the first 3 months of life. … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with refined carbohydrates? Part 1

3 Aug 2011

by Tessa Finney-Brown I’m always telling clients to avoid refined carbs, but sometimes I forget, or don’t have the time to explain why. So I thought it was about time to do a write-up about it. Firstly, let’s talk about … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Fish Oil for Hair, Skin and Nails

26 Jul 2011

by Sean Keenan Nutritionist We have all heard of fish oils and Omega-3s, but what benefit do they provide and why should we be consuming them on a regular basis? Let’s take a look at the role they play in … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle Stress and Managing Your Adrenal Health

13 Jul 2011

By Linda Brown BHSc Complementary Medicine Can you ever remember a time when you have said ‘yes’ but you really meant ‘no’? And perhaps followed through based on obligation and felt resentment afterwards? The recent term for this habit is … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Dietary Protein Sources

12 Jul 2011

by Tessa Finney-Brown BHSc Naturopathy Vegetarians and Protein – Busting the Myths. Just because you’re a vegetarian doesn’t mean you need less protein. As has been pointed out by Matt on How Much Protein?, the average person requires between 0.8g … Continue reading →

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Infant Reflux

29 Jun 2011

by Melissa LeBreton BHSc Naturopathy Reflux is a condition where the acid contents of the stomach are regurgitating into the oesophagus causing pain. This occurs as the sphincter or door to the stomach is immature in babies and doesn’t close … Continue reading →

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Heartburn and Reflux during Pregnancy

28 Jun 2011

by Tessa Finney-Brown BHSc Naturopathy Inez Hanson Adv. Dip. Homeopathy Another all-too-common complaint during pregnancy is GORD, or gastro-oesophageal reflux. You might know it as heartburn, that burning discomfort in the chest and throat (usually after eating). Nearly two thirds … Continue reading →

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How Much Protein

24 Jun 2011

By Matt Steinacher BHSc Complementary Medicine Many people ask us at Vive about protein: how much should I consume, which is the best source, or what’s the best supplement for me? Protein is a fundamental component of the daily diet. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Vive Health Blog!

16 Jun 2011

Vive Health would like to welcome you to our brand new Blog! We hope that you will enjoy reading about the wonderful way we at Vive approach natural medicine and are able to look and feel better at a result. … Continue reading →

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