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Dr Brad McEwen PhD is a naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, educator, researcher, and mentor with over 19 years of clinical experience. He has a PhD from University of Sydney, Master of Health Science (Human Nutrition) from Deakin University, among other qualifications listed below. He has…

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Student Mentoring

Studying nutritional medicine and naturopathy is a very rewarding experience. Progressing into a successful career is even more rewarding. Brad provides a comprehensive, insightful personalised development opportunity to address individual needs. The benefits of mentoring with Brad include: Improved self-confidence A supportive relationship with encouragement…

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Career Mentoring

Mentoring is essential for a successful career. Brad provides a comprehensive, insightful personalised development opportunity to address individual needs. The benefits of mentoring with Brad include: Improved self-confidence A supportive relationship with encouragement and impartial advice More empowered to make decisions Enhanced problem solving Reflection…

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Sunrise

Sunrise, beach walk, and meditation. Great way to start the day. Make sure you have a time out every day to reinvigorate and recharge 🌞💫🌊

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Happy New Year! Dr Brad’s Top 9 for 2019

Happy New Year! Dr Brad’s Top 9 for 2019 – Eat a diet high in whole foods and plants, predominantly vegetarian or vegan. Increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. – Include beneficial fats and oils. – Stay hydrated – Drink more water. Aim…

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Holidays. We all need a break

We all need a break. Some of us choose to have a break over the Christmas – New Year time. Finish the year on a high and start the new year refreshed. Whatever you choose, make sure you have a time out!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

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Lest we forget They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. . #lestweforget #wewillremember #anzac #anzacday #neverforget #servicemen #servicewomen #remember #remembrance #anz #australia #newzealand #thankyou #grateful #heart #thankful #love
Tranquility. Calm. Starry Night. Went for a walk this evening. Beautiful starry night. Meditation and thinking. Make a wish. . #tranquility #calm #relax #starrynight #wish #walk #nutrition #nutritionist #naturopathy #fitspo #fitness #exercise #foodie #instahealth #iphone #night #nightsky #stars #beautiful #photography #meditation #positivevibes
The ketogenic diet, often referred to as “keto”, was originally developed in the 1920s for the management of epilepsy and to mimic the biochemical changes associated with starvation. The ketogenic diet is an individualised diet tailored to a high-fat, low-protein, low carbohydrate protocol implemented to control mismanaged seizures and other health conditions. . With the inadequate availability of carbohydrates, the body burns fats rather than carbohydrates to provide energy. The liver converts fat into fatty acids and produces ketone bodies, which replace glucose as a primary energy source. . The ketogenic diet predisposes to nutritional deficits in energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins and an excess in lipids, saturated fat, and cholesterol. . Before commencing the ketogenic diet, it is best to review nutritional status, conduct a full case history, and check any contraindications. Some of the contraindications to the ketogenic diet include, but are not limited to, carnitine deficiency, Beta‐oxidation defects, short-, medium-, long‐chain acyl dehydrogenase deficiency, porphyria, and an inability to maintain adequate nutrition. . To conclude, the ketogenic diet has become repopularised in recent years. The diet has numerous health benefits, particularly for seizures, weight loss, and cardiometabolic profile. More research is suggested in various health conditions and for longer periods of time for efficacy and safety. As with any strict diet, the ketogenic diet is best prescribed by a qualified health professional. . For further information: Fenasse R, McEwen BJ. The Ketogenic diet: a brief report. JATMS 2019; 25(1): 23-24. @rosefenasse @naturalmedicineau #keto #ketodiet #ketogenic #ketogenicdiet #wholefoods #nutrition #nutritionist #naturopath #health #healthy #healthyeats #foodie #healthylifestyle #healthydiet #fitspo #fitness #instahealth #diet #weightloss #medicine #wellness #wellbeing #holisticliving #motivation #lifestyle #foodismedicine
Surf’s up. Hey guys, wait for me! 🌞 I like to start each day with a “time out”. I prescribe it to all of my patients, students, and other health professionals. It is essential for physical, mental, and emotional health. Meditation, yoga, beach walk, surfing... It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you enjoy it. Enjoy your day and have fun! 🌞 #enjoy #weekendvibes #beach #surf #surfing #meditation #yoga #fitness #fitspo #exercise #timeout #avalon #mentalheath #health #healthy #nutrition #nutritionist #instahealth #instagood #foodie #healthylifestyle #fun #enjoy #healthydiet #positivevibes #weekend #sunrise
Calm. Clarity. I was just watching the sun rise. I was filled with energy, motivation, positive thoughts, connection, ideas, planning. At the same time there was this sense of calmness, clarity, focus. A deep feeling within that is hard to explain. The future is bright. There are so many big positive things ahead (not just saying them for an Instagram post). Plans have been set and some have already started. Forging ahead. The wheels are in motion. Here we go! 🌞 #calm #clarity #ponder #sunrise #avalon #beach #lensbible #photography #surf #surfing #beachwalk #relax #positivevibes #health #healthy #healthylifestyle #diet #nutrition #nutritionist #fitspo #fitness #foodie #positivity #focus
My view before work for the next few days Meditation. Beach walk. Yoga. Relax. Best way to start the day! 🌞 #beach #avalon #meditation #yoga #fitness #fitspo #beachwalk #walk #exercise #inspo #relax #health #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthydiet #nutrition #nutritionist #foodie #morning #sunrise #sun #naturopathy #lifestyle #goodmorning
Very important issue of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and insulin resistance. . Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in females of reproductive age with a prevalence of up to 20%. PCOS is a multifactorial complex reproductive, endocrine, metabolic and psychological condition with insulin resistance playing a major role in its pathogenesis. Women with PCOS have a higher risk of cardiometabolic conditions. Insulin resistance has been implicated in numerous health conditions, such as cardiometabolic syndrome and PCOS. . Management needs to be respectful, patient-centred and to value women’s individualised healthy lifestyle preferences and cultural, personal sensitivities, potential weight-related stigma, socioeconomic and ethnic differences. . As noted in Part 1, both Georgia and I wish to strongly state that PCOS and insulin resistance occurs in women of all sizes and that weight should not be the determining factor or the only focus in the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS. This is inappropriate as this may put undue stress on a person who is already at risk of self-consciousness about appearance, lower body satisfaction, tendencies towards social avoidance, and depression. 🥗 Optimum diet and nutrition play a fundamental role in the prevention and management of chronic disease. Therapeutic fasting, the Ketogenic Diet, Low Glycaemic Index/Load diet, and the Mediterranean diet have shown improvements in menstrual regularity, glucose control, insulin sensitivity, lipid and cholesterol metabolism, and inflammation. 🥗 Lipoic acid, Chromium, Inositol, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Probiotics, Selenium, Vitamin D, and Zinc have shown improvements in hormonal profile, thyroid hormone metabolism, glucose control, insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, oxidative stress, inflammation. #pcos #insulinresistance #hormones #womenshealth #women #health #healthyfood #healthydiet #lifestyle #nutrition #nutritionist #foodie #instahealth #fitness #fitspo #wellness #wellbeing #diet #healthy #research #nutrients
Presented this very important topic on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and cardiometabolic syndrome yesterday at the 11th Herbal and Naturopathic Conference in Melbourne. It was a packed conference room with an interactive audience and great questions. With approximately 20% of females suffering PCOS and the complexity of cardiometabolic syndrome amplifying the severity of symptoms, this is a very important and serious multifactorial health condition that needs much more attention. Optimum diet and nutrition play key roles in the management and treatment of PCOS and cardiometabolic syndrome, particularly in the areas of symptom relief and reduction of inflammatory, oxidative, endocrine, and metabolic biomarkers. . . . . #pcos #womenshealth #cardiometabolic #insulinresistance #women #health #pms #hormones #healthyfood #healthydiet #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #healthy #nutrition #nutritionist #food #foodie #fitness #fitspo #nhaa #naturopathy #nhaa100yrs #education #research #cardiovascular #inflammation