Brad McEwen
Nutrition expertise || Products, Trends, and Innovation
Use of the oral contraceptive pill has been associated with various health conditions and numerous nutritional deficiencies.
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The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is currently among the most commonly used medications worldwide. Numerous adverse effects have been reported with OCP use. .
Increased risk with OCP use, such as:
- menstrual cycle irregularities
- post-OCP amenorrhoea
- inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- cardiovascular disease
- myocardial infarction
- venous thrombosis
- anaemia
- ischaemic stroke
- stress
- depression
- altered sexual interest and libido
- exacerbation of acne. .
Nutritional deficiencies associated with OCP use include:
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
- Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) (Vitamin B6)
- Folate/Folic acid
- Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Selenium
- Zinc
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Reference:
Fenasse R, McEwen B. Impact of the oral contraceptive pill on health and nutritional status. JATMS 2019 25(4) 197-203
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Although I am not near the fires, the smoky haze briefly cleared long enough for me to take this photo.
During the devastating bushfires please look out for people and animals. Please donate to @nswrfs @redcrossau @foodbankaus if you can.
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With all of the bushfires, people and animals need your help. Please donate to the Rural Fire Service of your state. No matter how big or small, every donation helps.
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Dr Brad’s Top 20 for 2020
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- Check in on family and friends
- Stress less
- Slow down
- Think positively
- Don’t sweat the small stuff
- Drink more water
- Eat more vegetables - Eat more fruit (minimum 2-3 serves daily)
- Follow a Plant-based diet
- Care more and do more about the environment - Use less plastic and no single-use plastic
- Positive Work / Life balance
- Meditate daily
- Do something you enjoy regularly (e.g. hobby, travel)
- Exercise (30-60 minutes) daily
- Move for a few minutes every waking hour
- Restful sleep
- Walk daily
- Watch a sunrise at least once per month
- Watch a sunset at least once per month
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2019 - what a year. An amazing and awesome year.
My top 9 #top9of2019 #best9 #best9of2019 #2019 @naturalmedicineau @bodyscience #bodyscience #nhaa #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthy #health #nutrition #nutritionist #naturopathy #naturalhealth #foodie #fitness #fitspo #meditation #byronbay #photography #photographer #pcos #live #instagood #happy #nature #fun
Water. Life force. 💧
Thank you Rural Fire Service
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Tonight’s sunset 🌞
In the top photo you can see the colouration of the sun’s Corona towards the top portion of the sun. In the bottom photo you can see streaks across the sun’s Chromosphere.
The sky is obscured by smoke from NSW fires. Thank you NSW Rural Fire Service for keeping people safe.
Don’t look directly at the sun. .
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Quick business trip up to the Goldy.
No matter how busy you are, always find time for a time out. Yes, it sounds funny to say it like that, but for some people finding the time can be difficult. Give it a go - 5 minutes here, 5 minutes there. It all adds up!
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