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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.
Why Health Practitioners Seek Out Our Training
NTA’s Functional Clinical Assessment Skillset is one of the many reasons Health Practitioners such as Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Naturopaths, Nutritionists, Health Coaches, Personal Trainers, Nurses, Psychologists and Physicians seeking to expand their functional or integrative knowledge seek our program.
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.
What is the Healthiest Cooking Oil?
This guide will help you determine which fats and oils are safest to include in your favorite recipes and which are unsafe to consume at all. Fats and oils are categorized by Safest, Safe, Unsafe for Cooking, and Unsafe for Consuming. We hope this guide helps you choose the right kind of fats and oils to cook you and your family's meals with.
Hygge: Embracing Coziness & Well-being
Here at the NTA, we are all hunkering down into a full-on cozy era. Instead of focusing on the winter blues, we thought we'd share some of the cozy-love today with a simple guide to Hygge.
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.
Your body holds the inherent wisdom to heal
From Aspen's wild heart to riding the Aussie waves, I've been on quite the journey. Born into a whirlwind of skiing, biking, and nature play in Colorado, I'm all about that adventurous life. Growing up, my bond with nature ran deep – my sister and I roamed wild in the Colorado wilderness.
How to Avoid the Mid-Day Crash & Keep your Blood Sugar Under Control
We live in an environment where stress is never ending. To the brain, an urgent email from the boss can cause the same stress response as a bear threatening your life! Anytime we experience stress, our body reacts and goes into fight or flight mode. When this happens, our blood sugar levels rise.
Can We Turn Diabetes Around?
Changes in your diet and lifestyle can make a huge difference on whether you do develop T2 diabetes and for those diagnosed – it is possible to even reverse your condition. We are not our genetic destiny – most diseases are a result of the epigenetic effects of diet and lifestyle.
Lunchbox Strategies
I'm a big believer in keeping things simple and being efficient – we all have too much to do. I don't want to spend much time preparing lunch day after day for 180 days, so here's how to hack whole food school lunches:
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.
Changing one's belief system around healing – The Inflammation Equation
Dr. Tom O'Bryan discussed the need for a holistic approach to addressing inflammation for long-term health. Highlighting the potential of dietary changes and functional nutrition in preventing and managing chronic inflammation. He shares his research and how toxicity and resulting inflammation affects mental and emotional well-being, and the importance of reducing exposure to toxic chemicals for better health.
The Relationship Between Food Addiction and Dopamine
The relationship between food addiction and dopamine is complex.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter (messenger) that motivates us and helps us feel pleasure. It’s involved in reward, our ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter.
Do You Take Supplements & Do You Need Them?
There is a lot of information about the benefits of various supplements, and their professed benefits are usually true – but not for everyone. What I urge you to really question is ‘why am I taking this particular supplement?’, and ‘when will I know I have had enough?’
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.
Preparation is Key
I always talk to my clients about prepping and planning - not just food though. A little time put aside to prep and plan your week can be priceless. Being organised will always help your week run smoothly. Here are my fave tips for prepping and planning your week:
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.