Dr Brad McEwen
Nutrition | Public Health | Products, Trends, and Innovation
Category: Health
FX Medicine Podcast Cardiometabolic Syndrome Part 2
Cardiovascular and metabolic disease account for a large number of deaths in Australians, and we’re not getting any healthier. As clinicians we’re tasked everyday with making therapeutic decisions based on the best available science for a patient’s individual health circumstances. There is an art… Continue Reading “FX Medicine Podcast Cardiometabolic Syndrome Part 2”
FX Medicine podcast on Cardiometabolic Syndrome Part 1
Cardiometabolic syndrome is a very serious health condition that needs more recognition. Cardiometabolic syndrome is a multifactorial complex condition and is a cluster of abdominal obesity, elevated blood pressure, and elevated triglycerides and fasting plasma glucose. Additionally, there is insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, increased… Continue Reading “FX Medicine podcast on Cardiometabolic Syndrome Part 1”
International Coffee Day 2018
International Coffee Day ☕️ Coffee has numerous mental and physical health benefits. Coffee should be enjoyed daily with family, friends, or as a time out. Have a time out. Sit back and relax. Enjoy! ☕️💫
Calm Mind + Fit Body
Calm Mind + Fit Body Meditation and regular exercise have numerous health benefits. Do both regularly!
Sunrise meditation
Beautiful morning with an amazing sunrise 🌞. Meditation and mindfulness. Great day to start any day!
Night beach walks and meditation
I like to do night beach walks and meditation for relaxation. What do you do to relax?
Can NAC improve the cardiometabolic profile of women with PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in females of reproductive age. PCOS can be described as a complex endocrine condition and is characterised by polycystic ovaries, anovulation, amenorrhoea, hyperandrogenaemia, hirsutism, acne and infertility. All of these characteristics of PCOS affect… Continue Reading “Can NAC improve the cardiometabolic profile of women with PCOS”
Herbal Medicine – a snapshot
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 80% of the world’s population use traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. Most of this therapy involves the use of plant extracts or the active components from plants. Plants have been used for their… Continue Reading “Herbal Medicine – a snapshot”
Vitamin K2
Population-based studies have shown an inverse association between dietary menaquinones (MK-n, vitamin K2) intake, coronary calcification and coronary heart disease risk, suggesting a potential role of vitamin K in vascular health. Vitamin K serves as a cofactor for γ-glutamate carboxylase, promoting the post-translational conversion… Continue Reading “Vitamin K2”
World chocolate day
Today is world chocolate day. Chocolate and cacao have numerous health benefits. Too many to name here 😉I 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… Continue Reading “The impact of diet on cardiometabolic syndrome”
The importance of minerals for cognitive development in children
Optimum nutrition is fundamental for the development of a child’s 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… Continue Reading “The importance of minerals for cognitive development in children”
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… Continue Reading “The Palaeolithic diet and cardiometabolic syndrome”
Good health starts in the gut
Good health starts in the gut. To quote Hippocrates, “all disease begins in the gut”! 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… Continue Reading “Good health starts in the gut”
Açai: the superfood antioxidant power punch
The superfood antioxidant power punch 🥊 any time of the day. Açai is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Combine Açai with seasonal fruit, kiwi, banana, strawberries, berries, chia seeds, coconut, nuts, seeds, and granola = awesome! This is my “go to” for breakfast or… Continue Reading “Açai: the superfood antioxidant power punch”
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. 💫 Believe in yourself. Any time you feel stressed, sit back, close your eyes, and look within. Know that you… Continue Reading “Believe in yourself”
