Do you suspect that foods could be causing you problems but don’t know where to start?
Food Allergies and Intolerances have grown in prevalence and will continue to grow, with one in four people expected to be diagnosed.

Causes of this growing problem include environmental, gut flora changes, antibiotics, illness, virus, toxins, indoor air pollution, agricultural practices, stress and poor digestion.

Food sensitivity can also be caused by low stomach acid and other digestive enzymes, not chewing food adequately, compromised gut membrane, immune dysregulation, flora imbalances and intestinal permeability (also known as Leaky Gut).

Reflux medications have been shown to promote the development of immediate-type food allergies. 

Sensitisation can occur due to associated elements such as the mould on peanuts, the chemicals used in agriculture and naturally occurring enzyme inhibitors in nuts, seeds, legumes and grains.

Many studies have shown the protective effect of breastfeeding in reducing type one diabetes. Probiotics have been shown to reduce milk allergies and prebiotics are beneficial in reducing the prevalence of eczema.

Omega 3 supplementation reduces risk of allergic sensitisation to milk, eggs and other foods in a number of studies. Omega 3 supplementation during pregnancy may be preventative against infantile wheeze.

Maternal intake of Omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids may increase the risk of childhood eczema.
Children’s consumption of fish in the first year of life was more important than maternal consumption of fish during pregnancy at preventing eczema at two years.

This is the end of part one - part two coming up soon.
Food Intolerance Testing of 59 foods is available Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
Please contact me for further information.

> Yours in good health,
> Romi
> 0421218469   www.naturopathgoldcoastqld.com

Cough and mucous production that are the symptoms of a lower respiratory infection, are not alleviated by antibiotics.

Researchers found that when comparing placebo (inert) with antibiotics, there was no significant difference.

Steroids were also used in a different study and found to not assist lower respiratory infections either, unless the person was already diagnosed with Asthma.

Many years ago a pharmacy journal condemned the use of chemical laden cough mixtures for children, stating they did not work and caused more harm than benefit.

HERBAL MEDICINE TO THE RESCUE

A combination of herbs works the best with Ivy Leaf leading the pack. Other herbs include Elecampane, Elderberry, Fennugreek, Mullein plus small amounts of licorice, echinacea and maritime pine - all carefully prepared by a herbalist in a 200ml bottle. Works like MAGIC!!

​I've been making this mixture for years with plenty of people coming back months or years later for a repeat, due to another respiratory infection and they know how well the herbal cough mixture works.

If there has been a tendency to too many coughs, colds or flu's, we might add a strong zinc supplement to support the immune system.

If you do not have a local herbalist/naturopath, we can send this to you anywhere in Australia by overnight Express Post.
Phone Romi on 0421218469

​News
 
Changes to Health Funds not affecting Nutritionists - read more.......
 
Prices for goods and services are increasing everywhere but the cost of seeing a Naturopath will give you returns way beyond the financial outlay.

With our Naturopath Romi, all the necessary tests for a Comprehensive Naturopathic and Nutritional  Consultation are included in the one price. The tests provide valuable information enabling you feel your best again as quickly as possible.
 
Even if Naturopathic Consultations are removed from Health Fund Rebates, Romi is also a Nutritionist and you can claim  from your health fund Extras Nutrition. Check with your fund.

If you are having Low level Laser for pain as part of your treatments with Romi, her massage qualification is also registered with health funds.

Phone today to see if you would benefit from a Comprehensive Check Up - 0421218469

The photo shows me a few years ago and I'm just as fit now in my 60's as I was in my early 30's (before that I was always sick; until I learned about natural medicine).
Pain kills the fun in your life.................
Just yesterday, I wore a pair of shoes that severely hurt my feet. My brow was furrowed, I looked worried and in pain and I wasn't having any fun; not like my usual carefree self anyway.
You, or friends or family may feel this way every day. That is no way to live!!
Some important reasons for pain, beside injury or degeneration is your acid/alkaline balance.  This is something a good Naturopath (like me) can fix.
Even an injury or degeneration, or any other cause of pain, can be helped by balancing your acidity.  I say this from both personal experience and because science says so -
A Japanese experiment showed that the greater the acidity in a joint (even a healthy one) will increase pain in proportion to the increase in acidity.
Major anti acidity foods are vegetables and we all need to eat more of them.  One way to consume more vegetables is in smoothies where you can hide them and use other ingredients to make them taste delicious.
Contact me for free smoothie recipes and to make your appointment for a Comprehensive Naturopathic Check Up.
Romi - Gold Coast - 0421218469

Have you tried every weight loss plan you have come across and still can’t manage to lose weight? Food intolerances may be the key to you losing those unwanted kilos.  

Unfortunately, in today’s modern world, intolerances are very common and can cause many health problems including:
Anxiety
Arthritis
Bloating
Coeliac disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Gastritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malabsorption
Water retention
Weight control problems
All of the symptoms listed above could be making it difficult for you to lose weight.

Anxiety, which can lead to increased cortisol levels, can cause weight gain.

Chronic fatigue syndrome can lead to overeating, along with not moving enough because of low energy.

Weight gain is found among people with Gastritis, especially for people who are female, 60+ old, take medication Omeprazole and have High blood pressure. FDA reports 2002-2017.

Insomnia causes increased stress (Cortisol and Adrenalin) and hunger (Low Leptin and High Ghrelin) hormones (drjohnday.com, #057 How to End Insomnia and Weight Gain, 2014).

If you have any of the symptoms above you could be eating the wrong foods for your body, in turn stopping your body from shedding those kilograms.

With a simple (finger-prick blood sample), easy and scientifically proven food intolerance test, I can tailor a weight loss plan to suit you and your food intolerances.
Make a booking with Romi now.
0421218469
www.naturopathgoldcoastqld.com – visit this web site for more information, locations and costs.

Website references -
http://www.food-detective.com.au
http://www.ehealthme.com/cs/gastritis/weight-gain/
http://drjohnday.com/how-to-end-insomnia-and-weight-gain/

Are Your Cells Bathing In An Acidic Environment?

Todays dietary recommendations are so confusing. Eat grain, don’t eat grain; eat meat, don’t eat meat. No wonder we’re all scratching our heads wondering why the experts can’t seem to agree.

Later on in this article, I’ll give you more essential information on meats and grains but for now, it is important to know that your ancestors ate approximately 35% meat and 65% plant matter, which was about 87% alkaline producing.

After eating, digesting and metabolising, food releases either acid or alkaline secretions into the circulation. The combination of an acidic diet with emotional stress, high toxin exposure, exercise and aging can result in an increased acid load in the body.

Soon, I’ll show you what to do about it but first, do you have acidosis?

o Feeling tired or Exhausted
o Lacking Concentration
o Reduced Stamina
o Always Stressed
o Nervousness
o Often Getting Sick
o Painful Muscles or Joints
o Fighting the Signs of Aging
o Lack of Elasticity in the Skin or Presence of Cellulite

Reducing Acidity

The kidneys have a key role in removing excess acids from your body. Quality protein foods such as lean beef, lamb, veal, chicken, turkey, ocean and fresh water fish, and eggs, even though on the acid side of the spectrum have a special relationship with the kidneys which makes it easy for these excess acids to be eliminated (as long as consumption is not excessive).

Grains such as wheat, rice, oats and rye are also acidic in the body and these acids are the most difficult for your body to eliminate. Starchy vegetables such as potato, sweet potato, pumpkin and carrots are all alkaline and make wonderful substitutes for grain based meals.

Most vegetables assist to balance your body by providing alkaline reserves. Try to eat some organic salad greens every day, such as baby spinach, rocket and dark green lettuce along with your other vegetables. These are a tremendous source of alkalising minerals that keep our muscles and bones youthful and strong.

Science Confirms that Overacidity Causes Pain, Bone Mineral Loss and Poor Brain Function

Professor Jürgen Vormann who has been studying acid/alkaline balance for over twenty years, was recently in Australia to present new studies on this topic to Doctors and Naturopaths. Some findings indicated that increasing alkaline minerals in the diet and as supplementation, reduced lower back pain by 50%, improved bone mineral density in post-menopausal women and increased the IQ of boys tested.

Tests for Acidity and Accurate Acid/Alkaline Food Charts

When you book your appointment with our Naturopath Romi, she will test your saliva for pH levels. Your SPO2 (oxygen in circulation) will also be measured. Having the correct pH balance and good circulating oxygen is believed to be vital in assisting the body to prevent cancers from forming and keep you youthful.

There is no additional charge for these tests when you book in for either a one hour or half hour Naturopathic Consultation with Romi.

Romi has over 30 years’ experience as a Naturopath & Nutritionist and started her career as a Trainee General Nurse at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in 1975. Now she devotes her time to helping people regain their health and vitality at three clinic locations on the Gold Coast.

Make a booking now – 0421218469
www.naturopathgoldcoastqld.com – visit this web site for more information, locations and costs.

You might get some very good advice chatting to a Naturopath working in a retail environment such as a pharmacy or health food store.
It might be even more informative and helpful having a Naturopathic Practitioner look closely at your health issues, test various parameters such as saliva pH, blood sugar, adrenal function, iridology and other screening tests and then come up with a well rounded treatment plan that is life changing.

After working in both retail and clinic for the past 30 years, I can see the value of having Naturopaths in both areas.
Just walk into any health food store or pharmacy and you are faced with a massive wall of colours and shapes.  How to find the remedy that is just right for you.  The choices are almost endless.  Having a Naturopath to talk to on the shop floor is like taking the weight of a big decision off your shoulders.

Beyond selecting good supplements to complement your best healthy eating efforts or finding remedies for simple health issues, a Comprehensive Naturopathic Consultation is the way to go if your health is not under your control.
If you've tried a few things and you are just not getting better, or your Doctor cannot find what is wrong with you, get a Naturopathic Check Up.

The results of a good check up takes away the guess work, gives you positive actions steps and is ultimately life changing.

You can be well quickly with natural health care and natural medicines.

Already have a child or children and want to be in control in planning your next pregnancy?
Particularly want a boy?
Or, particularly want a girl?

As an Ovulation Method and Conception Consultant for over 30 years, I have helped many couples achieve their dream of having a baby.

You can greatly improve your chances of having either a baby boy or baby girl using the method that I teach.  The scientific literature shows that your chance of achieving the preferred sex is over 80%.

Couples who have followed my teachings, based in science, have now all conceived the baby they desired. Please read this email of the latest couple to be blessed -

Good morning Romi,

I hope tis email finds you well.

I'm not sure if you remember myself or my husband, Greg, but we have met a couple of times regarding ovulation charting and 'swaying' our chances to have a particular sex baby. We were looking to sway our chances towards having a little girl. You had advised that the method you were teaching us had a 70% success rate but that everyone you had helped had gotten the sex they had hoped for.

After our consultations and months of rigorous charting we became masters of my my cycle, so we chose the date we believed to be correct and IT WORKED! We are now 21 weeks pregnant with a little baby girl :) 

We already have two beautifully scrumptious little boys (Sam 4 and Ricky 3) so she is the perfect addition to our family!

I just wanted to thank you very very much for helping us complete our little family!

Some of the couples seeing me specifically preferred a boy or a girl to complete their family.  I have to add, all of them had said that whatever the sex of the baby, they would be a most welcome addition to their family, however if there could be an increase in the possiblity of conception going a certain way, they wanted to try this natural method.  Happily, in all cases to date, the parents were successful in having a baby of the sex they preferred.  I am as happy as any of these parents.

Do not wait! Get started now because the more time we have to plan this event, the greater the possibility of you getting exactly what you want and I can keep my 100% success rate. Phone me (Romi) 0421218469

You are juggling your work, family, interests, friends and so much more.  How do you look after yourself well and still manage to get the things you need done?

Within these few paragraphs you will find some tips to help you achieve your healthy eating goals.

BASICS - Fruit, vegies and protein foods

How do you get your required 7 cups of vegies in a day?

One veg can = 4 cups

Certainly don't think you have to have 7 different vegies. 
Saute some finely chopped cabbage in olive oil and a little salt, just long enough to make it tender.  This will give you 4 cups of your vegies per person, using a quarter cabbage each.  Add this to a small protein serve such as lean savoury mince.


My favourite

Green smoothies are a great way to get your fruit and vegies into high gear.  To 250ml water, add one apple, one small zucchini, 1/4 to 1/2 an avocado, handful of organic baby spinach, 3 dates with stones removed, one frozen banana (freeze in pieces), 1/2 teaspoon organic turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon good quality magnesium powder like Orthoplex Mag Opticell.  Blend in a good blender for 39 seconds - delicious!

High energy kids

Have healthy bread in the house all the time to top with organic peanut butter or Niulife coconut spread or toasted with a drizzle of light olive oil.  Recommended breads from your health food store are - Ancient Grains Sour Dough Oat Bread (kids love this soft bread) or same brand in Rye, Spelt or Wholemeal (if not intolerant).  A reasonably healthy bread from the supermarket is Heavy Wholemeal Organic Bread - look for the word 'Heavy' on the yellow label.

Lunchtime tips

Look for a salad option every time.  At a price, you can even get a salad at McDonalds.  Sumo Salad provide mostly good salads in many shopping centres.  Best to choose the ones with chicken as some vegetarian versions are too heavy in vinegar.  New salad bars can be found in shopping areas, such as the new food court in Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.  The best option is if you can make your own salad to take to work; with a couple of boiled eggs or tinned tuna or turkey slices from the supermarket deli.

Reply to this blog post with your tips, suggestions or even questions related to food, diet and health.

Wishing you a wonderful 2016!!!!    Romi