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Georgia Marrion Naturopath I Nutritionist

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24.01.2022 Have you thought whether you are doing the best type of exercise to support your body through menopause? Exercise is important for general health but also to promote healthy hearts and bones. It’s especially important at this life stage when there is increased incidence and risk of heart and bone diseases and breast cancer. ... Exercise also increases muscular flexibility and balance (poor balance leads to more falls and more broken bones). Around 30 minutes per day is a good amount to aim for best results are with a mixture of; strength training/weight training walking and flexibility movements like yoga For more ideas and support with exercise and strategies at any life stage, hit the email me button at the top of my page to book an appointment. https://www.facebook.com/georgiamarrionnaturopathnutritionist/

23.01.2022 TOP 5 CAUSES OF PMS: PMS is a red flag that your reproductive hormones are out of balance. Certain factors can cause the onset and worsen the severity of PMS by contributing to this imbalance. ... Here are the most common culprits I see in clinical practice: 1. Stress - particularly severe or long term stress, because it messes with your reproductive and stress hormone levels and activity in the body. 2. Gut and liver health - because they are closely involved in maintaining reproductive hormone balance via excretion of hormone metabolites 3. Inflammation - by altering how your body's hormones communicate and function. 4. Body composition - excess body fat increases the risk of PMS symptoms due to its impact on hormone levels in the body. 5. Diet - eating too many inflammatory-type foods (wheat, sugar, dairy) and the presence of nutritional deficiencies (magnesium, B6, essential fatty acids) can make symptoms more severe. Questions? Email me on [email protected]

19.01.2022 RESEARCH: IMPACT OF HIGH GI FOODS ON SLEEP Postmenopausal women who ate more high GI foods (sugars, refined grains) had a higher incidence of insomnia compared with women consuming more fruit, vegetables, whole grains and dietary fibre. https://academic.oup.com//article-abstra/111/2/429/5673520

18.01.2022 RESEARCH: IMPACT OF NUTRITION ON IMMUNITY: Nutrition can have a significant impact on immunity in many ways, particularly by influencing gut health. Eating lots animal protein, saturated fat, sugar and salt and food additives can have negative affects. ... Conversely, eating more complex carbohydrates, plant protein, omega-3 fats and micronutrients has a positive affect on gut health and immunity. For more information about nutrition and immunity, read the review on the link: file:///Users/georgiamarrion/Downloads/nutrients-11-02393-v2.pdf

18.01.2022 MENOPAUSE AND ADRENAL HEALTH Healthy adrenal function is particularly important during menopause. Why? Because while the body's synthesis of oestrodiol naturally declines during this stage, the adrenal glands can still make small amounts. ... But because they are also responsible for making hormones to respond to stress, an excessive and chronic amount of stress in your life means the adrenal glands prioritise dealing with the physiological effects of that stress on the body before it deals with making oestrogen. The result? More severe menopausal symptoms like hot flushes (among others issues). The solution? Looking at the root causes of stress in your life (physical and emotional) and supporting your body with appropriate and effective diet, lifestyle, nutritional and herbal strategies to reduce the impact of this stress on your body. Questions? Email me on [email protected]

17.01.2022 The thyroid gland is complicated even when things are working well. So, when the thyroid function is disordered, things get even more complex. Different types of thyroid disorders are: ... Subclinical hypothyroidism Overt hypothyroidism Overt hyperthyroidism Hashimoto’s disease Graves’ disease Diagnosis of a thyroid disorder occurs by a combination of clinical symptoms and a blood test of the following thyroid markers (not just TSH) TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) Free thyroxine (fT4) Free triiodothyronine (fT3) Reverse T3 (rT3) Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO Ab) Thyroglobulin antibodies (ATG Ab) TSH receptor antibodies (TSH Receptor Ab) NB: Clinical symptoms and interpretation of thyroid blood test results need to be assessed by someone experienced in thyroid health. For help with thyroid symptoms (we’ll cover those on Friday) and blood test interpretation head to the email me button at the top of my page to book an appointment. https://www.facebook.com/georgiamarrionnaturopathnutritionist/

17.01.2022 VIDEO: WOMEN, STRESS AND HORMONES 'Wired but tired' or rushing woman's syndrome. What is it, what causes it and what can you do about it? Listen to my latest chat with Dahlas Fletcher from BodyFabulous Pregnancy + Mama Fitness to learn more. https://georgiamarrion.com/women-stress-and-hormones/... W

16.01.2022 Today I’m sharing a talk I had with the brilliant Dahlas Fletcher of BodyFabulous Pregnancy + Women's Fitness While her passion is guiding you to cherish your body during all stages of pregnancy and motherhood (jump over and check her out if that’s you) in this talk we acknowledge the next life stage, Perimenopause. We cover what it is, what causes the associated symptoms and how it can be managed with nutrition and lifestyle strategies. The link is right here. ... https://georgiamarrion.com/perimenopause/ See more

16.01.2022 WOMEN'S HEALTH FACT: Liver health significantly influences female hormone balance at any life stage including: - if you are still menstruating ... - pregnancy - peri-menopause and - post-menopause. This is because, among other jobs, the liver processes oestrogen, progesterone, thyroid and adrenal hormones and therefore affects the levels of these hormones and how they function in the body. Signs your liver might need some love include - headaches - gastrointestinal symptoms, - mood imbalances - skin issues - fatigue - irregular periods - more severe menopausal symptoms - weight gain Any questions email me on [email protected] #womenshormones #hormonehealth #hormonebalance #fertilityhealth #pregnancyhealth

15.01.2022 VIDEO: How can women support their health and symptoms during perimenopause? Click on link below to listen to talk with Dahlas Fletcher at @ Body Fabulous Pregnancy Fitness https://georgiamarrion.com/perimenopause/

15.01.2022 This week’s question for Q & A Friday has a two part answer. Is intermittent fasting helpful during perimenopause and menopause? It is not suitable for everyone, particularly if you are:... underweight an athlete (or regularly exercise to a high intensity) have a history of eating disorders or are nutritionally deficient (as per tips on Monday) However, intermittent fasting can be helpful during perimenopause and menopause if you have insulin resistance or need to lose weight. Here’s a little extra information to consider. For most people, it is not sustainable as a long-term approach to eating. So far, the evidence does not show that it is any more effective for helping people lose or sustain weight loss compared with other dietary approaches (e.g. low carbohydrate, high protein). It can result in loss of lean muscle mass and elevated stress hormones which can exacerbate symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. If it is appropriate for you, it is vital that during the window you are eating, your meals are nutritionally dense. It’s best to be under guidance to start with to make sure it is suitable for your individual body, that you are still eating a nutritionally balanced diet and that your overall energy intake is appropriate for your activity levels. If I can help you navigate an eating plan specifically for you click the email me button at the top of my page to book an appointment. https://www.facebook.com/georgiamarrionnaturopathnutritionist/

14.01.2022 WOMEN'S HEALTH FACT: CAUSES OF MENSTRUAL CYCLE IMBALANCES. Signs that indicate your menstrual cycle may be out of balance include: - cycle length (or certain phases of it) is too short or too long - the presence and severity of particular symptoms - bleeding patterns (too ...heavy, too light) - ovulatory disorders (not ovulating regularly or at all). Significant factors that can cause or contribute to the onset or severity of these imbalances include: - diet/nutrition (over or under-eating) - weight (over or under weight) - excessive exercise - stress - environmental chemicals (endocrine disruptors). Question? Email me on [email protected]

14.01.2022 RESEARCH: DIET AND MALE FERTILITY When a couple is having fertility difficulties, male fertility beyond 'normal' (vs optimal) sperm results are often not considered, despite male-only factor fertility contributing to 50% of fertility issues in couples having difficulty conceiving. Nutrition and diet can have a BIG influence (both positive and negative) on sperm health. The study in the link below is a good overview, otherwise message me with any questions. ... https://www.sciencedirect.com//a/abs/pii/S1642431X19302025

14.01.2022 NUTRIENTS FOR WOMEN - MAGNESIUM Magnesium is such an important mineral, particularly for women's overall and reproductive health. In fact all the women I see in my clinical practice get significant improvements from having enough magnesium in their diet. ... To learn more about the why, what and where of magnesium for women's health, head on over to the link below. https://georgiamarrion.com/nutrients-for-women-magnesium/

12.01.2022 WOMEN'S HEALTH FACT: The normal cyclic variations in female sex hormones (oestrogen + progesterone) significantly influences females' exercise capacity (strength, speed, recovery). How? During the second part of the cycle (ovulation until your period), higher hormone levels means exercising at high intensities feels harder and recovery from exercise tends to be more challenging. ... Solution? Adequate types, levels and timing of protein + carbohydrate intake good and hydration (appropriate for your individual situation).

12.01.2022 VIDEO: How women can support their immunity with nutrition and exercise with Dahlas Fletcher BodyFabulous Pregnancy Fitness. Click on link below to listen. https://georgiamarrion.com/natural-immunity-support/

11.01.2022 PERIMENOPAUSE & MENOPAUSE ROUNDUP: Can you check off all the boxes this month? If not, head to my grid and check out what you’ve missed. Perimenopause and menopause definitions ... Hormonal and clinical symptoms Symptoms in relation to genetics and diet Stress support Best diet strategy Best exercise strategy Supplements that may assist If I can help support you or a loved one please head to the email me button at the top of my page to book an appointment. https://www.facebook.com/georgiamarrionnaturopathnutritionist/

10.01.2022 RESEARCH: MILD SUBOPTIMAL HYPOTHYROIDISM MAY CONTRIBUTE TO MISCARRIAGE Thyroid health has a big impact on female hormone, fertility and as highlighted by this study, pregnancy outcomes. But a lot can be done to improve thyroid health - the first step is identifying your thyroid is contributing to individual health imbalances. ... The second step is getting appropriate and effective treatment plan. Any questions email me at [email protected]. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/rmb2.12325

10.01.2022 VIDEO: WOMEN, STRESS + HORMONES How can stress cause issues with weight, energy, mood, gut health, sleep, hormone balance, menstrual imbalances and concentration? Head over to georgiamarrion.com to listen to my chat with Dahlas @bodyfabulousfitness all about this topic. ... #postnatal #stress #wiredbuttired #rushingwomenssyndrome #hormonebalance #hormonenutrition #hormonehealth

09.01.2022 NEW ARTICLE: SUGAR, HORMONE HEALTH AND FERTILITY Eating too much sugar can affect female reproductive hormone health and fertility. How? ... Click on the link below for the new blog article to learn more about it https://georgiamarrion.com/sugar-and-female-hormone-health/

09.01.2022 NUTRIENTS FOR WOMEN: IRON Iron is the most common nutrient deficiency experienced by women, causing symptoms including low energy, brain fog, poor immunity and mood imbalances. Learn more about the why, what and where of iron for women.... https://georgiamarrion.com/nutrients-for-women-iron/ See more

09.01.2022 WOMEN'S HEALTH FACT: Eating or drinking too much sugar can increase the severity of period pain (dysmenorrhoea). www.georgiamarrion.com

09.01.2022 RESEARCH - STRESS AND IMMUNITY: The immune system is complex and many factors influence how well it can function. One such factor is STRESS and how we each respond to it. ... This significantly influences the strength (or weakness) of our immune system response to infections and diseases. So using daily strategies that work for you to support your body's stress response is an important part of a strong immune system (e.g. yoga, meditation, moderate exercise, dancing and balanced nutrition etc). To delve further into the topic read the review on the link: https://link.springer.com//10.1007%2F978-3-030-16996-1_6.p

08.01.2022 WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL PATHOLOGY? An important part of my naturopathic and nutritional consultations is, where appropriate, recommending various functional pathology laboratory testing to patients. Common tests I recommend and order include: ... - female hormone profiles - iron studies - thyroid - cortisol and adrenal testing - gastrointestinal testing and many more. Information provided by these tests gives further information of underlying causes of health issues and symptoms and allows the formulation of individualised and effective treatment plans without the guesswork. To learn more about functional pathology click on the link below. https://georgiamarrion.com/foundation-article-what-is-func/

07.01.2022 PODCAST: How sugar affects female hormones and fertility. It was wonderful talking with FX Medicine all about this topic. Thanks Bec and Andrew! https://georgiamarrion.com/fx-medicine-podcast-sugar-and-f/

07.01.2022 LIVE CHAT TODAY - 130pm AEST: Looking forward to chatting all about pregnancy and postpartum nutrition with Dahlas Fletcher BodyFabulous Pregnancy + Mama Fitness. Some of the topics we will be covering include: - the importance of pregnancy and postnatal nutrition for you and your bub.... - how to navigate nutrition information overload to make the best choices - why eating well is more than just energy in and energy out. Click on link below at 130 to tune in. https://www.instagram.com/bodyfabulous pregnancy

07.01.2022 RESEARCH: IMPACT OF DIET ON MENOPAUSE SYMPTOM SEVERITY Diet can directly influence menopausal symptom severity. They found that women who ate a proinflammatory diet (high intake of energy, fat and saturated fats and low intake of carbohydrates, proteins, fibre and vitamin C) had more severe menopausal symptoms.... But women who ate an anti-inflammatory-type diet (vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds wholefood-based) had less severe symptoms. https://journals.lww.com//Dietary_inflammatory_index_and_d

06.01.2022 WOMEN'S HEALTH FACT: CORTISOL AND BELLY FAT Too much cortisol in the body is one of the hormonal causes of belly fat. The body needs the right amount of cortisol for immunity, blood sugar control, responding to stress, among other things.... But when cortisol is elevated during times of chronic physical / mental / emotional stress, it tells the body to store fat, increase blood sugar levels AND slow down the rate at which energy is burned (the metabolic rate). So, losing excess belly fat requires a multi-faceted approach that includes addressing hormonal imbalances. georgiamarrion.com

06.01.2022 RESEARCH: KETO DIET AND EXERCISE IN WOMEN: In young healthy women, while a ketogenic diet did increased fat oxidation, the amount of energy produced from fat oxidation was still too low to cover the energy levels the body needs to effectively perform high intensity exercise. This study highlights the importance for women of eating enough of the right amount and types of carbohydrates when they regularly performing moderate-high intensity exercise, not only for exercise- p...erformance and recovery but also, from what I observe in clinical practice, for reproductive and general health. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32235518/

05.01.2022 As we have covered off already this month; diet, exercise, stress management, addressing insulin resistance and gastrointestinal health are all part of the overall strategy to support the transition through perimenopause into menopause. In some cases, adding in supplements under the guidance of a health professional can be helpful to address particular imbalances. It is best not to self-prescribe, to ensure you are only taking supplements that are;... a) effective b) appropriate c) safe for your individual case. Some supplements (not all listed there are others for specific situations) that may be helpful include: To help with symptoms associated with fluctuating oestrogen/progesterone: Magnesium Vitamin B6 Vitamin B2 Choline Curcumin Fish oil Iron N-acetyl-cysteine Personalised herbal formulas that support: -hormones -nervous system and mood -adrenal health -sleep -libido To support gastrointestinal health: Probiotics To support energy levels: B-vitamin / mineral complex CoQ10 To support healthy blood glucose metabolism: Inositol NOTE: Some women can also benefit from additional support with medication and should see a medical professional experienced in women’s health to discuss this.

05.01.2022 RESEARCH - THE ANTI-AGING EFFECT OF A WHOLE FOODS WHAT IS A WHOLE FOOD DIET? Where most of the food you eat is in a non- or minimally processed form - vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, nuts + seeds, whole grains and natural sources of protein. ... WHY WAS THE STUDY DONE: To see if eating a whole food-based diet had any effect on different measures associated with skin aging. WHAT DID THEY FIND? A whole food-based diet was found to prevent skin aging via several mechanisms (click on study link below to get your nerd on and read the details). SO WHAT SHOULD YOU EAT? Plenty of foods high in: - vitamin E: nuts, seeds, leafy greens, kiwifruit, mango, tomatoes - vitamin C: citrus fruits and vegetables like capsicum, orange, grapefruit, broccoli, strawberries - vitamin A: carrots, broccoli, zucchini, tomato) and chlorophyll (kale, spinach) - protein: meat, poultry, seafood, beans, lentils, tofu and eggs - beneficial fats: nuts + seeds, avocado, greek yoghurt. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32802255/

04.01.2022 WOMEN'S HEALTH FACT: Magnesium, taurine and vitamin B6 can help reduce the severity of hot flushes, mood fluctuations and promote better sleep patterns in perimenopausal women.

04.01.2022 HORMONE HEALTH FACT...ESTROGEN AND FAT DISTRIBUTION Estrogen is involved in how fat is distributed in the body. Estrogen has something of a bad reputation, but as with most hormones, it is only when levels are too high or too low (relative to progesterone) that problems can occur. When estrogen levels are too low or too high, it can lead to weight gain. ... Low estrogen levels can be caused by: - onset of menopause - PCOS - breastfeeding - excessive exercise. Symptoms of low estrogen include: - irregular or absent periods - hot flushes and sweats, - low libido - mood changes - headaches - dry skin. High estrogen can cause weight gain around the middle as well as other symptoms such as: - heavy periods - pain around ovulation - PMS - mood changes. The good news? There are effective ways to balance out your estrogen be it too high or too low. Questions? Comment below or email me on [email protected].

03.01.2022 Did you know..... Many women diagnosed with hypothyroidism continue to experience symptoms such as fatigue after commencing thyroid medication (often after an initial, transient period of improved energy levels). Why? This can often be due to underlying suboptimal adrenal health which has not been diagnosed, causing many symptoms also experienced in hypothyroidism. ... Questions? Email me on [email protected]

03.01.2022 WOMEN'S HEALTH FACT: Adrenal stress can significantly contribute to the severity of menopausal symptoms including mood (irritability), fatigue, insomnia and hot flushes.

03.01.2022 RESEARCH: HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS + VITAMIN D People with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (HT) very commonly have low vitamin D levels partly due to genetic factors. This then affects 1) how the body responds to vitamin D 2) its transport to tissues that need it and 3) its conversion to the active form, and consequently, which can significantly influence the clinical presentation of HT. ... The main takeaway is that HT individuals should have their vitamin D levels checked regularly. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles//fendo.2020.00004/full

02.01.2022 WOMEN'S HEALTH FACT: HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE IN WOMEN Symptoms of histamine intolerance (HI) in women can include: - heavy menstrual flow - PMS (brain fog, period pain, anxiety)... - menstrual migraines & headaches - more severe allergies or asthma at certain times of the menstrual cycle - more severe perimenopausal symptoms - and many more. Two common factors that can contribute to HI symptoms in women are excessive stress and elevated estrogen levels, because they can both increase histamine in the body.

01.01.2022 RESEARCH: CHEMICALS ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY MENOPAUSE: The persistent, industrial made made chemical substances PFAS have previously been identified as a potential disruptor of endocrine and reproductive function. They can be found in foods, stain- and water repellant furniture fabrics, and carpets, non-stick cookware, cleaning products, drinking water and food packaging. ... This study found an association between high PFAS levels and with earlier natural menopause onset (average of 2 years). https://academic.oup.com///10.1210/clinem/dgaa303/5848088

01.01.2022 10 HASHIMOTO'S FACTS: In any health condition, learning about the underlying causes are a really important part of getting your health back on track (after all, knowledge is power, right?). With that in mind, I thought it was worth sharing this overview of some of the factors that need to be considered in people with Hashimoto's. ... https://thyroidpharmacist.com/ar/need-know-thyroid-disease/