Ayesha Amos in Byron Bay, New South Wales | Nutritionist

Ayesha Amos

Locality: Byron Bay, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6685 8666

Address: North Coast Medical Centre, 24 Shirley St 2481 Byron Bay, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.byronnaturopath.com.au/

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24.01.2022 Buzz off! For those in the Northern Rivers, you are probably experiencing a mozzie outbreak due to the ridiculous amounts of rain over the past month. If you don’t want to use synthetic repellents, here are some tried and tested plant-based alternatives. * Lemon scented eucalyptus... * Peppermint * Blue Mallee Eucalyptus * Clove * Thyme * Geranium * Cedar * Patchouli * Citronella Essential oils are volatile and evaporate easily. This being the case, you need to apply them frequently or add a compound that helps them adhere to the skin for longer: for example, vegetable glycerine or a cold pressed vegetable oil. Then top up a spray bottle with distilled witch-hazel, distilled water or vinegar, shake well and apply frequently. As an alternative, you could add these essential oils to a plant based cream and apply directly to the skin. As different oils have been shown to work on different types of mosquitoes, it is best to use a blend of essential oils. Some essential oils can cause skin irritation, particularly in the presence of sunlight. For those with sensitive skin, be sure to do a spot test first. There are also issues associated with safety and dose. Here is the research article so you can choose the best blend for you 1. Maia, M., & Moore, S. Plant-based insect repellents: A review of their efficacy, development and testing. Malaria Journal. 2011; 10(Suppl 1): S11. https://malariajournal.biomedcentral.com//1475-2875-10-S1-

24.01.2022 Integrative Women’s Health Combined Consultations with a female Naturopath & GP North Coast Medical Centre, Byron Bay - $100 For female health conditions, you can see a female GP for testing, diagnosis & management, and a female naturopath for dietary & supplement advice and naturopathic treatment - all in the one consultation. * Menstrual problems PMS, period pain, heavy bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids... * Cycle irregularity including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) * Preconception health care nutritional, lifestyle, dietary & supplement advice, fertility charting, IVF support * Pregnancy & Lactation nutritional, lifestyle, dietary & supplement advice * Peri-menopausal changes hot flushes, night sweats, breast tenderness, heavy bleeding, mood, sleep or cognitive changes, prevention of osteoporosis and cardiovascular conditions Female integrative health consultations are currently $100 for your initial one hour consultation. www.byronnaturopath.com.au/integrative-health 02 6685 8666

23.01.2022 With changes in the weather, now is a good time to start some immune support. Echinacea is a fabulous herb to help boost the immune system and to help you fight off lurgies such as colds, flus and other infections. Echinacea works best at preventing infection when taken continuously over a period of time, instead of only being taken when you have an active infection. What to look for when choosing an Echinacea. There are many different species of Echinacea purpurea, pallida... and angustifolia and many different preparations leaves, whole plant or root. The roots of Echinacea angustifolia (or an angustifolia and purpurea blend) contain the highest amount of active constituents and therefore are the most therapeutically active. The main active constituents of echinacea are the alklamides. This is what makes your tongue tingle and is an effective indicator of good quality Echinacea. As part of a consultation, I can help you design an immune boosting protocol using diet and lifestyle changes, nutritional supplementation or by formulating an individualised herbal medicine blend. Stay warm and well! Ayesha Jawad M et al. Safety and Efficacy Profile of Echinacea purpurea to Prevent Common Cold Episodes: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2012;2012:841315. Schoop R et al. Echinacea in the prevention of induced rhinovirus colds: a meta-analysis. Clin Ther 2006 Feb;28(2):174-83. Wills RBH, Stuart DL. Levels of active constituents in manufactured echinacea products. Chemistry in Australia 1998;65:17-9.

22.01.2022 Ayesha is a naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist with 18 years in private practice Ayesha Amos - Byron Naturopath

19.01.2022 I’m very excited to be starting my new practice at North Coast Medical Centre in Byron working with an excellent team of integrative health practitioners including GPs, Osteopaths and Psychologists. Wishing you a healthy and happy summer. Ayesha

19.01.2022 Prevention of Food Allergy in Children It was previously thought that delaying the introduction of allergenic foods was the best way to prevent food allergy in children. There are a number of factors that can decrease the likelihood of development of childhood allergies; one of these being when potential dietary allergens are introduced into the diet. In one study, infants introduced to cooked egg between 4-6 months were 5 times less likely to develop food allergy than if int...roduced after 10 months of age (Koplin, 2010). Delayed timing of the introduction of cow’s milk and wheat has also been associated with an increased risk of those food allergies (Allen, 2016). Care needs to be taken at the time of introduction of allergenic foods in high-risk infants. Ayesha practices from North Coast Medical Centre in Byron Bay. As part of a consultation she can provide advice on how and when to introduce foods, along with preventive measures for allergic conditions such as eczema and asthma. https://www.byronnaturopath.com.au/integrative-medicine References: * Allen KJ, Koplin JJ. Prospects for Prevention of Food Allergy. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2016 Mar-Apr;4(2):215-20. * Koplin et al. Can early introduction of egg prevent egg allergy in infants? A population-based study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010 Oct;126(4):807-13.

13.01.2022 SUPPLEMENT REVIEW - AYESHA AMOS NATUROPATH Are your natural medicines interacting with each other or with your pharmaceutical medications? Are you taking supplements at the right time and in the correct way to enhance absorption? Is your supplement in the most appropriate form at the accurate dose?... Are you taking multiple supplements that can be combined and simplified? I can help you refine your natural medicine supplementation to achieve the best results for your wellbeing. After relocating from Melbourne, I am excited to be re-establishing my practice at North Coast Medical Centre and for the month of February would like to offer a 20 minute Supplement Review for $50. 24 Shirley St, Byron Bay. Phone 6685 8666 or visit www.byronnaturopath.com.au

09.01.2022 So let’s talk chocolate! Theobroma cacao, the food of the gods, has demonstrated protective effects against a number of conditions including cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and diabetes. This is mainly due to the polyphenols which are antioxidant and protect against oxidative stress. Two of the most important things to consider when choosing a good chocolate are the cocoa solids and the sugar content. The cocoa solids contain the active phytochemicals so aim for a... chocolate that contains 70-90% of these. Don’t forget to flip the packet over to look at the nutritional information table and check the grams of sugar per 100 grams. This equates to the percentage of sugar i.e. if there are 45 grams of sugar per 100g, the chocolate contains 45% sugar. One teaspoon of sugar equals about 4 grams so this would be approximately 11 teaspoons of sugar per 100g. The higher the percentage of cocoa solids, the lower the percentage of sugar. If you follow these two recommendations, chocolate eaten in moderation can be a delicious part of a healthy diet. Wishing you a relaxing and restorative break. Ayesha Nabavi SF, Sureda A, Daglia M, Rezaei P, Nabavi SM. Anti-Oxidative Polyphenolic Compounds of Cocoa. Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2015;16(10):891-901. Grassi D, Ferri C, Desideri G. Brain Protection and Cognitive Function: Cocoa Flavonoids as Nutraceuticals. Curr Pharm Des. 2016;22(2):145-51. De Araujo QR, Gattward JN, Almoosawi S, Silva Md1, Dantas PA, De Araujo Júnior QR. Cocoa and Human Health: From Head to Foot--A Review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2016;56(1):1-12

03.01.2022 Treat asthma, treat the gut The benefit of prebiotics for digestive health and immune health are well known. Now prebiotics are being investigated for inflammatory conditions such as asthma. This small study demonstrated that a single dose of inulin a fructooligosaccharide (FOS) significantly reduced airway inflammation in children with stable asthma. It was also associated with an improvement in lung function. With the guidance of a qualified naturopath, prebiotics are a s...imple and cost-effective approach that you can combine with your current asthma management. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov//P/pdf/nutrients-09-00057.pdf North Coast Medical Centre offers combined consultations where you can see a GP and a naturopath at the same time. We work together to devise a health plan and implement strategies to meet your individual health needs. https://www.byronnaturopath.com.au/integrative-medicine