Margaret Boyd-Squires Naturopath in Prahran, Victoria | Alternative & holistic health service

Margaret Boyd-Squires Naturopath

Locality: Prahran, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8807 4770

Address: 70 Commercial Road 3181 Prahran, VIC, Australia

Website: http://margaretboydsquires.com.au

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25.01.2022 San Choy Bao - Anti-inflammatory, delicious and one of the popular dishes in my Cookbook. Made this tonight in 1 hour total. Anti-Infammatory Recipes is on sale for Xmas at 25-35% off. See https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/ . Thank me later#inflammation#antiinflammatory#antiinflammatorydiet#antiinflammatoryfood

25.01.2022 Bulk gluten-free muesli prep. Not all gluten-free muesli’s are the same. Mine is high in protein with amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat, high in fibre with the addition of psyllium, and low in sugar with just a few low glycaemic blueberries and goji berries. It’s also delicious and quick and easy to make. You don’t have to be gluten intolerant to consider including some gluten free meals. Gluten, by it’s very nature, is inflammatory to the gut lining and the gut lining is key to mental, immune and gut health. Recipe in my book, see https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/ . #glutenfreemuesli#glutenfreerecipes#glutenfree#glutenfreefood#glutenfreelife#gluten#glutenfreebaking#glutenfreeliving#glutenfreelifestyle #guthealthy#gut#guthealing#leakygut#mentalhealthawareness#cookbook#healthycookbook

24.01.2022 Happy Sunday! #dogsofinstagram#dogs#funny

24.01.2022 Functional testing on the other hand, will show you how your body is functioning and is an important part of preventative medicine. . Functional testing is one of my specialties and some functional lab tests I regularly carry out for patients are: . CDSA - Complete Digestive Stool Analysis (shows what’s going on in your microbiome, SIBO, yeast overgrowth, parasites and poor digestion)... SIBO and FODMAP breath testing Heavy metal and mineral testing IgG food intolerance testing Adrenal hormone profile (not just one measurement but four swabs to show what your adrenal hormones are doing throughout the day) male and female hormones (a highly sensitive and accurate test for hormones) Complete thyroid panel (not only shows your TSH but also your T3,T4,reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies) Gene testing (MTHFR, Coeliac disease) Helicobacter Pylori stool testing Gut permeability (leaky gut) As well as general pathology( Iron studies, PSA, liver function, homocysteine etc) . If you are starting to see symptoms and want to work on prevention before conventional tests show that you have disease, consider functional testing. . Telehealth consultations are available and bookings can be made online, see http://www.goodlifeclinic.com.au/online-booking/. I stock all test kits in my clinic apart from those requiring a blood sample. #naturopath#functionaltesting#pathology#sibo#leakygut#thyroid#heavymetals#helicobacterpylori#foodintolerancetesting#fodmap#mthfr#guthealth#bowel#microbiome#parasites#digestion#adrenalfatigue#microbiome#gut#foodallergies See more

24.01.2022 Home grown and destined for my plate #growyourfood#nutrients#gardening#grow

24.01.2022 "This dog saved my life." The Comfort Dog Project in Uganda was set up to transform stray dogs into healing therapy animals for child soldiers and survivors of ...war. This is Filda's story. bbc.in/31Vpseh

24.01.2022 Turns out the Dalai Lama never said this! When writing my book I wanted to include this quote and so I contacted the office of the Dalai Lama to respectfully ask for his permission to use the quote. I received a gracious and prompt reply which told me that this is not a quote from His Holiness. Suffice to say I left it out! I do like it though. It reminds us to live in the present and to always nurture and value our health.

24.01.2022 Finally! After 26 years of membership and Continuous Professional Education, I have been invited to be a fellow of my Professional Association ATMS. . Only joking, this is the first time ATMS have offered Fellow status and I am honoured to be invited. . It is important to see a practitioner who is an accredited member of a Professional Association because it ensures you are seeing a practitioner whose level of study meets the high standards of entry (in my case a Bachelo...r Degree in Applied Science) and your practitioner is bound by the Association’s Code of Conduct which includes ethical conduct, continuous professional education. quality service and best practice. . Thanks ATMS for your support over the years . #naturalmedicineau#naturopath#atms#accreditedpractitioner#accreditednaturopath#grateful#naturopathy#naturopathsydney See more

23.01.2022 Research has found that HRT increases your risk of breast cancer by 60%. This is in women who use HRT for one to four years and the numbers in this large study are two times what had previously been thought. See https://www.theage.com.au//news-isn-t-good-hormone-therapy. Many women experience uncomfortable menopausal symptoms and this research is all the more reason to try complementary medicine first. #beinformed#menopause#perimenopause

23.01.2022 My version of pulled pork. I have swapped out some of the unhealthy ingredients often in pulled pork to make the dish more anti-inflammatory and it tastes so good!. I cooked it in the pressure cooker this time and it cooked for just one hour (you can also do it in the slow cooker). This is a great meal to serve for guests and here I served it with my slaw recipe, some fermented turnips for a bit of zing, and peking duck pancakes. A delicious, healthy and fun meal to share with friends All recipes and tips on how to reduce inflammation are in my book which is still on sale with 25-35% off! See https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/ #fermentedfoods#pulledpork#dinner

22.01.2022 Ive been on a mission to reduce plastic for a long time now and these are some of the best things I have found to help me do it. BPA, phlalates, lead and petroleum free. Good for the environmental as they are made of sand, are re-usable and can be 100% recycled. Can withstand extreme temperatures so can be used in the microwave or the freezer. Easy to use, look good and the bags are great because they keep things fresher and they stand up. Have been using these for a long time and they havent split or shown signs of wear and tear A win for the environment and a win for your health because the chemicals in plastics disrupt our hormones and hormone imbalance is becoming more and more prevalent in the presentations I see in clinic. See https://seed-spout-us.myshopify.com/?rfsn=3196127.8f266c #noplastic#environment#chemicalfree

20.01.2022 Today’s lunch concoction, high protein and plant based. It’s good to eat a plant based meal but make sure it is high in protein. Here the protein is in the black beans in the beetroot and black bean burger, in the hummus and in the seeds in the home made seeded spelt bread. Yum! Also feels nice and light in your stomach #plantbased#gutrelief#liverdetox#liverhealth#highprotein#highproteinmeals#nutrientrich#lunch#vegetables#gutfriendly#legumes

19.01.2022 Monday night anti-inflammatory inspiration: *Quinoa Tabouleh *Glazed Salmon garnished with Black Sesame and Red Chilli *Black Rice garnished with Coriander ... Nature provides the colours of the rainbow, the nutrients are thrown in, and it tastes delicious. Recipes are in my book, it’s on sale including the eBook for $7.95, see https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/ If you are getting more inflamed during lockdown (achey, sore, inflammatory issues getting worse) then get some anti-inflammatory foods on your fork.

18.01.2022 Saturday beach day, yay for the weekend! #dogs#australia#cavoodle#weekend

18.01.2022 Still managing to enjoy fresh, healthy meals with my family. Don’t reach for too many comfort foods (now that Easter is over ). Remember that it’s the nutrients that boost the immune system and help you to deal with stress. I’m available for phone consultations through this #coronavirus including helping to deal with any new symptoms or continuing the treatment plan we already had you on. See https://goodlifeclinic.australiapos.com.au/ PS. my daughter gets credit for the fan arrangement on the platter #naturopath#onlinenaturopath#antiinflammatory#antiinflammatorydiet#nutrients#vegetables#fresh#wewillcomeouttheotherside#isolationcreation

17.01.2022 Three different types of kale that I grow. Dont eat too much kale because when it is uncooked it is hard to digest. Kale with borlotti beans, garlic and olive oil is a recipe in my book. Its delicious, quick, anti-inflammatory and really good as a leftover. My book is up to 35% off right now as its on sale for Xmas, this sale wont be repeated https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/

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17.01.2022 Action man. #dogslife

16.01.2022 Ant-Inflammatory, nutrient rich and delicious. Minestrone soup. Store sale this weekend only 20% OFF my Anti-Inflammatory cookbook.go to https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/ Use code 20%OFF . If you have been thinking of buying it now is the time. Enjoy!

15.01.2022 The quickest way to start the weight loss process is to reduce portion size. Here are my Quinoa Sushi Rolls, the recipe is in my book -see https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/. With beetroot, cucumber, avocado, tuna and black sesame they are a delicious, gluten free, high protein and high nutrient lunch. Keep the portion size down and these are perfect for kicking off weight loss and reducing inflammation #weightloss#weightlossrecipes#lunch#glutenfree#quinoa#portionsize

14.01.2022 Have you fermented vegetables? It’s a lot of fun and good for your gut health. This is my latest batch - sauerkraut with cauliflower, tumeric, ginger and garlic. Love eating this with eggs for breakfast. Don’t have too much though, it’s good for the gut in small amounts. It is quite acidic so don’t overdo it, you can have too much of a good thing! What do you like to ferment?#fermented#guthealth#sauerkraut#everythinginmoderation

14.01.2022 Bulk gluten-free muesli prep. Not all gluten-free mueslis are the same. Mine is high in protein with amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat, high in fibre with the addition of psyllium, and low in sugar with just a few low glycaemic blueberries and goji berries. Its also delicious and quick and easy to make. You dont have to be gluten intolerant to consider including some gluten free meals. Gluten, by its very nature, is inflammatory to the gut lining and the gut lining is key to mental, immune and gut health. Recipe in my book, see https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/ . #glutenfreemuesli#glutenfreerecipes#glutenfree#glutenfreefood#glutenfreelife#gluten#glutenfreebaking#glutenfreeliving#glutenfreelifestyle #guthealthy#gut#guthealing#leakygut#mentalhealthawareness#cookbook#healthycookbook

14.01.2022 I received this incredible gift from a patient today. All home made and home grown, including the wine, olive oil, preserved meats, olives and honey hand made by my patient a talented Italian master. Preservative free. What an incredible gift. I feel so blessed

13.01.2022 Colours of the rainbow. Poached Salmon, Tumeric and Saffron Rice, Avo with Black Sesame and a crunchy salad. Recipe in my book. Xmas sale now on. See https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop #salmon#dinner#healthydinner#healthyrecipes#antiinflammatory.

13.01.2022 When you cant decide whether to have black rice or basmati. Thai Chicken Curry made from scratch in 40 minutes. This low fat, high nutrient and anti-inflammatory recipe is in my book focusing on reducing inflammation. Anti-Inflammatory Recipes is on sale for 25-35% off and the sale ends Xmas day, so hurry. Give the gift of better health - or get one for yourself! hint: request free Xmas gift wrapping in the order notes (see https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/)#antiinflammatory#sale#thaichicken#tumeric#makeithappen#quickmeals

12.01.2022 Consults are all now all online, either phone, Skype -whatever you prefer. While in isolation or as I prefer to call it, hibernation: *get some vitamin D which is good for the immune system. Sit near a sunny window with a good book or a cup of tea.... *Do some gardening, its very grounding and grounding is what we need right now as it will calm us down. *Excercise, excercise, excercise. Some of my favorites to do at home-skipping rope (doesnt take long and is great cardio, excellent for the abs), running up and down my stairs, lots of tricep work because tuckshop lady arms are not anything Im letting happen anytime soon (I do tricep push ups and tricep pushdowns using a raised garden bed). *Eat an anti-inflammatory diet. Sure, you are going to eat some comfort foods but that can fit into to your 20% treat foods. The other 80% you can focus on anti-inflammatory foods- think vegetables (the more colorful the better), herbs such as tumeric and coriander, good fats such as avocado and fish, legumes, and complex fibre such as quinoa and black rice. *Theres lots you can do to support your health during this time. Herbs, nutrients, detox. Book an online appointment if you need my help. *Be kind to yourself. Take a break, have a rest, call a friend.

11.01.2022 A poke bowl for breakfast before I start phone consults. Sometimes its good to change it up. #antiinflamatory#pokebowl#eatwellduringlockdown#covid19#onlinenaturopath#telehealth#feelgreatandlookyourbest#antiinflamatorio#cookbook#healthy#health

11.01.2022 Eating too much comfort food? Eating too much? Baking a lot? Might be time to shift gears and move toward anti-inflammatory eating especially if you are starting to feel stiff, achey and inflamed. This is a stressful time for most and the stress is already adding to the inflammation. My anti-inflammatory recipe book contains easy to follow recipes that are delicious and will help you to get back on to the right track. Sales during this period have been high because more peop...le are cooking and looking for recipes to keep them healthy. For this reason and to make it more affordable for those who are struggling through lockdown, Anti-Inflammatory Recipies is ON SALE 25-35% off! eBook also on sale! See https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/. Thank me later The pic is Green Papaya Salad, recipe in the book, its delicious and fun to make!

10.01.2022 Have you fermented vegetables? Its a lot of fun and good for your gut health. This is my latest batch - sauerkraut with cauliflower, tumeric, ginger and garlic. Love eating this with eggs for breakfast. Dont have too much though, its good for the gut in small amounts. It is quite acidic so dont overdo it, you can have too much of a good thing! What do you like to ferment?#fermented#guthealth#sauerkraut#everythinginmoderation

10.01.2022 A poke bowl for breakfast before I start phone consults. Sometimes it’s good to change it up. #antiinflamatory#pokebowl#eatwellduringlockdown#covid19#onlinenaturopath#telehealth#feelgreatandlookyourbest#antiinflamatorio#cookbook#healthy#health

10.01.2022 My morning detox shake: Collagen powder - to provide extra collagen to help with elasticity and repair G Tox Express- Spirulina, Glutamine, Tumeric, Kelp, Cleavers, Coriander. Licorice, Potassium, Zinc and fibre Indole -3 Carbinol - derived from broccoli, for excess Oestrogen detoxification NAC -an incredible antioxidant that helps the liver with detoxification... Thermophase Detox - Milk Thistle and nutrients to aid phase 2 liver detoxification Glutagenics - Glutamine, Vitamin A and D, Zinc and Aloe Vera and Boswelia psyllium husks - for soluble fibre and bowel health water . I have this all year round and it helps to keep your gut healthy and the toxins down. Message me with any questions See more

09.01.2022 Green Papaya Salad. Another popular recipe in my cookbook. This one is easy, quick, impressive and tasty. Its also anti-inflammatory and full of digestive enzymes to help the gut and stimulate your metabolism. Xmas sale now on 25-35% off and you can request Xmas wrapping or a signature from the author (me) The gold writing makes it look very Christmas-sy See https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/

08.01.2022 Yoghurt with gluten free muesli, strawberries, flaxseed oil, LSA, lecithin and pumpkin seeds. It’s a good idea to reduce gluten where you can as it is pro-inflammatory, especially for the gut.#feelgreatandlookyourbest#glutenfree#antiinflammatoryrecipes#antiinflammatory#gluten#guthealth#flaxseed#lecithin#gut#guthealthmatters

08.01.2022 Your liver is detoxifying your body all day long but the problem is that it gets overburdened with a level of toxicity that is too high. Stress and poor diet play a big part in this. As a result of what I am calling ‘Covid baking syndrome’ and ‘Covid Alcohol self medication disorder’ I am seeing many patients who have gained weight and are not feeling great. Many people are seeing their blood tests come back with poor results often for the first time. Now is the time to deto...x before you hit Christmas and add more toxins to the mix. . Signs of toxic overload: *tiredness and generally feeling sluggish *waking at 2-4am *feeling hot, especially at night *high cholesterol levels *gut symptoms such as persistent constipation, bloating, diarrhea *hormonal dysfunction including clotting *skin disorders A structured detox including herbs and nutrients which will help the liver to speed up its rate of detox is the best solution and it’s something I can help you with. Book an appointment with me, telehealth and face to face consultations available

08.01.2022 Bread keeps me in business is a line I often say to patients in clinic. Perhaps I should say excess bread keeps me in business..as bread is not all bad its just that people often have too much. My advice is to put bread into the treat category of foods in your diet and just have a quality bread once in a while. Here I have my home cooked spelt bread with home made eggplant dip, avocado, goats cheese, Sambal Oelek and plenty of my Kohl Rabi microgreens. #breakfast#freeadvice#microgreens#naturopathmelbourne#bread#soelt#eggplant#ibs#guthealth#instagood#gluten#yeastinfection#yeast#sibodiet

07.01.2022 Glazed Salmon served with soba noodles and home grown greens. Combine a clove of garlic grated, a 2cm piece of ginger grated, the juice of half a lime, 2 tablespoons tamari and 1 tablespoon oyster sauce. Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper and add 3 drops of sesame oil to a hot frypan. Cook for 3 minutes on each side and then add the sauce to the pan and cook for a further minute. Garnish with black sesame seeds and serve with the cooked soba noodles and home grown greens. Garnish the dish with fresh coriander and chili to taste. So quick and delicious. Enjoy (coriander is a potent heavy metal chelator so I add lots as a garnish to my dishes ) #antiinflammatory#salmondinner#coriander

07.01.2022 Have been back at work this week after a restful break. The Australian bushfires have been of great concern and Ive found that donating both requested goods and money have helped me to feel like I am doing something but its really our environmental impact that we need to work on. Lets hope 2020 brings some significant change in our ecological footprint both from a political level and an individual one.

06.01.2022 https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/cellulite-the-dreaded-c/

06.01.2022 Have you discovered pressure cooking? Maximum nutrients, minimum time and only one pot. Chicken soup- done and dusted.

06.01.2022 Thanks for the thanks #grateful#naturopath#thankyou#naturalmedicineau#atms#thankful#antiinflammatory

05.01.2022 Baked Tumeric Taro Chips. Anti-inflammatory and yummy. Recipe in my Anti-Inflammatory Recipe book. Xmas sale now on. 25-35% off. See https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/ #taro#antiinflammatorydiet#antiinflammatoryfood#tumeric

05.01.2022 Nature is so smart, it put the medicine inside the food. Growing microgreens at home is fun and they are packed full of nutrients. If you would like to learn how to do it yourself, instructions are in my anti-inflammatory recipe book https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/ #microgreens #microgreens#nutrients#micronutrients#phytonutrients#antiinflammatory#doityourself#gardening

05.01.2022 Microplastics. We will wait for the science to come in but I think common sense tells us that they would not be good for us. What to do? Use a water filter, reduce your use of plastic, and support your liver so that it can keep up with the toxic load.

03.01.2022 Still managing to enjoy fresh, healthy meals with my family. Dont reach for too many comfort foods (now that Easter is over ). Remember that its the nutrients that boost the immune system and help you to deal with stress. Im available for phone consultations through this #coronavirus including helping to deal with any new symptoms or continuing the treatment plan we already had you on. See https://goodlifeclinic.australiapos.com.au/ PS. my daughter gets credit for the fan arrangement on the platter #naturopath#onlinenaturopath#antiinflammatory#antiinflammatorydiet#nutrients#vegetables#fresh#wewillcomeouttheotherside#isolationcreation

03.01.2022 When it comes to coronavirus the best thing you can do is make sure your immune system is working at an optimal level. Unfortunately the fear that many people are experiencing with regards to the virus is negatively affecting their immune systems and not helping at all. Things you can to do to help your immune system are: get plenty of sleep, listen to your body if it needs rest,and eat a healthy high nutrient diet. Sometimes people need an additional immune boost and there ...are specific nutrients and herbs which are very good at boosting the immune system. Here are some of the things I have been prescribing a lot this week to help people who need an immune boost - individualized herbal tinctures, high dose mushroom powders, zinc, vitamin C with antioxidants, vitamin D and many more. Be proactive not reactive. All products require a practitioner prescription, in person or online/Skype/phone consultations can be booked, see https://goodlifeclinic.australiapos.com.au/Mobile/ or message me with any questions.#coronavirus#havenofear#beproactive#immunebooster#virus#immunesupport#immunesystem#naturopath3181 See more

02.01.2022 This is what I drink when I am intermittent fasting. Apple cider vinegar in water (1 teaspoon in 500mls water). What is intermittent fasting? Basically it gives your body a rest, and intermittent fasting reduces inflammation. Eating is a lot of work for your body and it tends to increase inflammation. Thats fine of course, but many of us eat too much and too often which increases inflammation. ... When you eat your dinner, finish by 7.30pm and fast for 15 hours. Dont eat breakfast until 10.30 am (or change the numbers accordingly). When you get up, drink apple cider vinegar in water which will give you enough energy and minerals to see you through a gym workout or work etc. Have your first meal at 10.30 am or 15 hours after dinner. This is a good way to kick off weight loss as inflammation tends to drive a slow metabolism. Also a great tool to use during the festive season which tends toward overeating and inflammatory foods. See my book for more advice about how to reduce inflammation, see https://preventdiseasecookbook.com/shop/ #antiinflammatory#weightloss#feelgreatandlookyourbest