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Research Round-Up
Explore the latest health insights in our March 2025 Research Round-Up. Discover the newest findings on the subpar quality of US dietary supplements, the impact of ultra-processed foods on children's health, and the role of omega-3 fatty acids in cognitive function. Stay informed with these critical updates to enhance your understanding of current nutritional science.
The Evolution of the Modern Diet
Over millennia, human diets have shifted dramatically, from hunter-gatherer sustenance to industrial food systems. Early diets rich in whole foods - wild meats, roots, and seasonal plants, - gave way to agriculture’s grains and domesticated livestock. Today’s modern diet, laden with processed sugars and synthetic additives, strays far from our ancestral roots, prompting a return to bio-individual, nutrient-dense eating.
The Power of Tallow: Unlocking the Health Benefits of Animal-Based Skincare
Discover the ancient secret of tallow in skincare! Packed with vitamins and fatty acids, tallow hydrates, heals, and protects skin naturally. Learn its benefits and explore standout products from Irina at Nourishing Works, a graduate of our program using grass-fed tallow for radiant, healthy skin.
Autoimmune Disease - It’s about addressing not suppressing the immune system
Autoimmune diseases are rapidly increasing in prevalence, yet conventional treatments often focus solely on symptom suppression. At NTA Australia/New Zealand, we believe in addressing the root causes by viewing the body holistically. Factors such as gluten sensitivity, leaky gut, and toxin exposure play significant roles in triggering immune system dysfunction. By identifying and managing these underlying issues, it's possible to reduce symptoms and support the body's natural healing processes.
Research Round-Up
Explore the latest health insights in our February 2025 Research Round-Up. Discover findings on the subpar quality of US dietary guidelines, the cardiovascular risks associated with prolonged sitting—even for regular exercisers—and how adjusting your omega-3 to omega-6 intake may impact prostate cancer outcomes. Stay informed with these critical updates to enhance your health and well-being.
Stuck in a Loop of Weight Loss Resistance?
Stuck in a Loop of Weight Loss Resistance? Discover why diet and exercise are only part of the equation. A groundbreaking UK study reveals 108 interwoven factors affecting weight loss, from hormones and stress to environment and metabolism. Learn how Functional Nutritional Therapy uncovers the root causes of dysfunction—so you can finally break free from the cycle
Top Foods for Post Partum Recovery & Breastfeeding
Download this e-Guide to learn how you can transform your postpartum experience with the six nutritional foundations and get some practical tips on how to replenish your nutrient stores, heal your body from the trauma of pregnancy and birth, and feel well both physically and emotionally.
The Star Fish Story
The Star Fish Story is a great reminder for all of us whether we are working in the realm of wellness as a practitioner, as an educator or just feeling a sense of overwhelm with the things happening in the world that feel out of our control.
Research Round-Up
Here is your round up of the latest health research news from around the world. Our monthly research round ups are compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.
Resolution for 2025 Dare to be who you are
Have you ever had a complete moment of clarity about who you are and then totally denied it or ignored it because it didn't fit our expectations?
Maybe it required either too much change or maybe even too much acceptance?
We have had those moments and I love how our journey reveals what is true for us in so many ways. However parts of our personal journey are and should be unique. And so as we wrap up 2024 and embark on new beginnings, just like how Functional Nutritional Therapy is bio-individual, this is in no way a generic prescription.
I hope this article helps to inspire and guide you (ok all of us) as you enter 2025 and are possibly pondering New Years Resolutions:
Research Round-Up
Here is your round up of the latest health research news from around the world. Our monthly research round ups are compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.
Research Round-Up
Here is your round up of the latest health research news from around the world. Our monthly research round ups are compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.
The Mind & Bio-Individual Healing
On todays vodcast, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner Donna Beech explores the role the role the mind and bio-individuality plays in achieving our health goals.
Natural Elimination of Heavy Metals
"Heavy metals” are naturally occurring elements found somewhere in our universe, possibly on our planet, and maybe even in our bodies! Because our bodies have been exposed to heavy metals since the beginning of our time on earth, they have developed numerous mechanisms to keep these minerals/metals in check.
Research Round-Up
Here is your round up of the latest health research news from around the world. Our monthly research round ups are compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.
Anaemia? Why iron supplements aren't always the answer
So you’ve recently found out the reason for your headaches and tiredness is because you have anaemia. You grab an iron supplement from the pharmacy and start taking this right away. Except, maybe you don’t start feeling better.
When it comes to anaemia, there are a few additional things to consider and some important reasons why that iron supplement might not be working for you
Can You Catch a Cold?
Daniel Roytas has qualifications in naturopathy and human nutrition. In late 2022, Daniel resigned from his position as a Senior Lecturer after becoming disillusioned with the curriculum he was teaching. This allowed him to focus on other projects such as his book "Can You Catch A Cold? Untold History & Human Experiments" which was published in March of 2024.
Research Round Up
Here is your round up of the latest health research news from around the world. Our monthly research round ups are compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.