Brad McEwen
Nutrition expertise | Products, Trends, and Innovation
Category: Health
World chocolate day
Today is world chocolate day. Chocolate and cacao have numerous health benefits. Too many to name here šI recommend chocolate, especially high cacao, every day! Enjoy life!
The impact of diet on cardiometabolic syndrome
Optimum nutrition plays the major role in optimum health. Cardiometabolic syndrome is a disease of unhealthy diet and lifestyle. It is a cluster of cardiometabolic risk factors, including elevated triglyceride levels, fasting plasma glucose level (hyperglycaemia), elevated blood pressure, increased waist circumference, and reduced…
The importance of minerals for cognitive development in children
Optimum nutrition is fundamental for the development of a childās full potential and there are studies that link chronic undernutrition and micronutrient deficiency to cognitive deficits.[1] Undernutrition has been shown to negatively impact various developmental and cognitive areas including motor development, language functioning, intelligent…
The Palaeolithic diet and cardiometabolic syndrome
The Palaeolithic diet and cardiometabolic syndrome: Can an ancient diet be the way of the future? Diet and nutrition play major roles in the prevention and management of chronic disease, especially cardiometabolic syndrome. Cardiometabolic syndrome has numerous risk factors, including increased waist circumference, elevated…
Good health starts in the gut
Good health starts in the gut. To quote Hippocrates, āall disease begins in the gutā! I highly recommend The complete gut health cookbook by @chefpeteevans and @helenpadarin . A highly essential guide to improving the health of the digestive system and beyond. Did you…
AƧai: the superfood antioxidant power punch
The superfood antioxidant power punch š„ any time of the day. AƧai is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Combine AƧai with seasonal fruit, kiwi, banana, strawberries, berries, chia seeds, coconut, nuts, seeds, and granola = awesome! This is my āgo toā for breakfast or…
Believe in yourself
If you want it you got it. You just got to believe in yourself. Wise words to follow from the great philosopher Lenny Kravitz. š« Believe in yourself. Any time you feel stressed, sit back, close your eyes, and look within. Know that you…
Pyrrole Disorder webinar: Part 1. Background, Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms
Pyrrole disorder is a complex disorder with numerous signs and symptoms. Although Pyrrole Disorder is not a new health condition, there has been a large influx of information and misinformation in recent years leading to confusion of the signs, symptoms, and treatment. This comprehensive…
Nail Diagnosis webinar – 21 May 2018
Nails often reflect the general state of health and wellbeing of a person. It is known that systemic disease/s can produce changes in the nails. Detailed examination of the fingernails can provide indications of nutritional deficiencies and potential underlying systemic diseases. This comprehensive webinar…
Optimum nutrition is the foundation of all health and wellbeing
Optimum nutrition is the foundation of all health and wellbeing. Diet and nutrition play major roles in the prevention and management of chronic disease. š„ Eat colourful foods daily: – black: blackberries, grapes, black sesame seeds, nori, kelp – blue: blueberries, plums, berries –…
Mothers are very special
Mothers are very special. There are no words that describe their unconditional love. Today is Motherās Day, but everyday is their day for you. Spoil her today with her favourite treats… ā¤ļø
Nail Diagnosis webinar
Physical examination plays a fundamental role in determining the treatment and management options of patients in naturopathy and nutritional medicine clinical practice. Nails often reflect the general state of health and wellbeing of a person. It is known that systemic disease/s can produce changes…
Nail Diagnosis
Nails often reflect the general state of health and wellbeing of a person. It is known that systemic disease/s can produce changes in the nails. Detailed examination of the fingernails can provide indications of nutritional deficiencies and potential underlying systemic diseases. This brief video…
Heart Week – Donāt get the sits
Heart Week is 29 April – 6 May and focuses on the benefits of physical activity and empowering Australians to get moving. Cardiovascular disease is a very serious health issue. It encompasses a wide range of cardiometabolic conditions, including Type 2 Diabetes, high blood…
Weekends are for relaxing
Weekends are for relaxing. Find a nice, calm, quiet spot. Sit back, relax, yoga, read a good book, and take in all the beauty. Take a time out. Ahhh, Florence. Youāve done it again. š š š
ANZAC Day
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.
