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Perth Health & Fertility

Locality: City Beach, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9285 0998

Address: 1 Oban Road 6015 City Beach, WA, Australia

Website: https://perthhealthfertility.com.au

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25.01.2022 We’re very excited to announce that after taking some time off for maternity leave, Niki will be seeing patients again in January. Niki’s specialties include thyroid disorders, women’s health and pregnancy/postpartum care. If you would like to make an appointment with her, you can do so by calling our admin team on 9285 0998 (or by emailing [email protected]). Niki will initially be seeing patients on Saturdays as she transitions back to full time work, so if you would like to book an appointment, make sure to get in touch soon to avoid missing out.

25.01.2022 Another easy & delicious weeknight option that you're sure to put into rotation! https://perthhealthfertility.com.au/archives/6123

23.01.2022 Weird, shape-shifting glial cells are your brain's caretakers. They're the first responders in the event of a head injury, and having colonised every nook and cranny of the place while you were still in the womb they're your cranial custodians. These tentacled helpers clear out the junk and are vital to keeping your brain smoothly humming along. But now a new study has discovered something startling about them: they eat healthy brain cells in mice who don't get enough shut-eye. And maybe in us, too. https://bigthink.com/lack-of-sleep-makes-your-brain-eat-its

22.01.2022 More berries, apples, and tea may protect against Alzheimer’s A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that consuming more flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples, pears and tea, may help protect against developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The epidemiological study of 2,800 people aged 50 and older examined the long-term relationship between eating foods containing flavonoids and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) an...d Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). While many studies have looked at associations between nutrition and dementias over short periods, the new study looked at exposure over 20 years! Low intake was equal to no berries (anthocyanins) per month, roughly one-and-a-half apples per month (flavonols), and no tea (flavonoid polymers). High intake was equal to roughly seven-and-a-half cups of blueberries or strawberries (anthocyanins) per month, eight apples and pears per month (flavonols), and 19 cups of tea per month (flavonoid polymers). The researchers specifically found the following... Low intake of flavonols (apples, pears, and tea) was associated with twice the risk of developing ADRD. Low intake of anthocyanins (blueberries, strawberries, and red wine) was associated with a four-fold risk of developing ADRD. Low intake of flavonoid polymers (apples, pears, and tea) was associated with twice the risk of developing ADRD. With no effective drugs currently available for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, preventing disease through a healthy diet is an important consideration. https://www.ift.org//more-berries-apples-and-tea-may-prote

22.01.2022 Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that affect our hormonal health, by mimicking or blocking the actions of hormones like oestrogen and testosterone. BPA and phthalates are two of the major EDCs affecting fertility and sperm counts in our modern world, so reducing your exposure is paramount, especially if you're interested in conceiving now or in the future! This is a great article from the Resources section of our website, all about why you should minimise your exposure to EDCs, with some great tips on how you can do so. Enjoy! https://jeanhailes.org.au//Hidden_chemical_menace_MO_Novem

22.01.2022 Habitual cocoa intake reduces arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women regardless of intake frequency: a randomized parallel-group study. Arterial stiffness is substantially higher in postmenopausal than in premenopausal women. A total of 26 postmenopausal women were randomly assigned to two groups with different cocoa intake frequencies: one group ingested 17g of cocoa once daily except on Sundays and the other ingested 17g of cocoa twice daily every other day. These intak...e regimens were maintained in both groups for 12 weeks. Carotid femoral pulse wave velocity and femoral ankle pulse wave velocity were measured in both groups at baseline and again at the end of the 12 week study period. Carotid femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV), a measure of arterial stiffness, is determined from the time taken for the arterial pulse to circulate from the carotid to the femoral artery. Compared to baseline, both pulse wave velocities had significantly decreased after the 12 week study period in both groups. These results suggest that regardless of frequency, habitual cocoa intake reduces central and peripheral arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27881914/ See more

22.01.2022 A little reminder everyone...

22.01.2022 You will be seeing a new friendly face around! Allanah is joining the team on our front desk and is studying to be a naturopath herself Be sure to say hi next time you’re in

21.01.2022 This is something I’m regularly asked in practice by the teens I see, Making nutritious choices when at home is easy, but what should I choose when I’m out with friends and we’re getting take-away?. So I asked them to share their favourite hangouts so I could check out their menus and share the best of their options with you. This is what made the list! https://perthhealthfertility.com.au/archives/6094

20.01.2022 Yesterday was Day 2 of Camp Hero held at the gorgeous Nanga Bush Camp Bobbie loved talking with this group of young leaders about the huge role nutrition plays in their mental health and how best to support their bodies so they can continue to thrive! zero2hero

20.01.2022 Only a handful of tickets left to next week's workshop!! A NATURAL APPROACH TO MENOPAUSE - Your Guide to Healthy Hormones After 40. This 60 minute workshop is for women wanting to prepare their mind and body for what’s next, for women interested in healthy ageing and minimising the impact of hormonal changes.... Topics include: Understanding perimenopause and menopause The hormonal and physiological changes of menopause The oestrogen rollercoaster General maintenance for perimenopause and beyond Natural help for common perimenopausal symptoms including night sweats, insomnia, migraines and heavy periods Why we may gain weight after menopause What comes after how to maintain strong bones We invite you to join naturopath Bobbie McPhail for an evening of empowering education. This is one of the most popular workshops in the Perth Health and Fertility series, full of information and tips to help you transition through menopause as comfortably as possible. When: Wednesday 5th May 2021 Time: 7:00 PM Tickets: $10 via Eventbrite link below or call us on 9285 0998 for more info. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-natural-approach-to-menop Bring along your girlfriends! We look forward to seeing you there.

20.01.2022 Beetroot juice has been shown to help lower blood pressure because the nitrates it contains are converted by the body to nitric oxide, which helps widen and relax the blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more easily. The powerful nitrates found in beetroot juice increase blood flow to all parts of the brain and could even fight dementia. There are more nitrates in raw beetroot or juice than cooked beetroot and one study found that older people who regularly drank beetroot juice had better blood circulation in the frontal lobes of their brains, the areas of the brain commonly associated with degeneration that leads to dementia and other cognitive conditions.

19.01.2022 How we eat can change how we feel. One particular study from the World Journal of Psychology in 2018 created a list of twelve nutrients that met evidence criteria to be considered antidepressant nutrients. These included folate, iron, omega 3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA), magnesium, potassium, selenium, thiamine, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C and zinc. They evaluated foods high in these twelve nutrients and although there were some animal foods that scored high, for example organ meats, they were not as high in their nutrient score as the majority of plant foods on the list below!

19.01.2022 Good health is the product of daily habits, not a once in a lifetime transformation. Too often we convince ourselves that having massive success requires massive action. But the difference a tiny improvement can make over time is astounding. A slight change in your daily habits today can guide your health to a different destination. If you can change your habits, you can change your health. Here’s some of ours https://perthhealthfertility.com.au/archives/6113

19.01.2022 Frozen cauliflower rice is a staple in my house. It’s the perfect base or side dish for quick and easy weeknight meals because it takes less than 15 minutes to make and is a blank slate for flavours, just add herbs, spices or a sauce and you’re good to go. Also, extra vegetables are always welcome. This low-carb coconut cauliflower rice is hands down my favourite basic cauliflower rice recipe because the richness of the coconut milk makes it more substantial. To this version,... I added coriander and lime but if you’re not a coriander person, simply omit it! The coconut cauliflower rice will still be satisfying and versatile. In another life, I made my own cauliflower rice. You can totally do this (it’s easy!), but now I usually buy frozen cauliflower rice to save time. You can find cauliflower rice in the freezer aisle of most supermarkets. I like to use full fat coconut milk in this recipe. Use this coconut cauliflower rice wherever you’d use regular rice https://perthhealthfertility.com.au/archives/6050

18.01.2022 A nice summary... https://science.howstuffworks.com///save-earth-top-ten.htm

18.01.2022 Sardines are a superfood! Not many people are willing to regularly incorporate sardines into their diet. Which is a great shame... unless you are a sardine. Sardines are high in omega 3 fatty acids... six times more than tuna. A great source of calcium... more than cheese. A wonderful source of protein. They are low on the food chain so will have less of the nasties like mercury... four times less than tuna. They are inexpensive. And now... #solemare has this fantastic range including smoked sardines with chilli. So... they don’t taste like sardines. So give the little guys a go! http://www.solemare.com.au/products/sardines-range/

16.01.2022 Nature will nurture... the data revealed that just a twenty-minute nature experience was enough to significantly reduce cortisol levels. But if you spent a little more time immersed in a nature experience, 20 to 30 minutes sitting or walking, cortisol levels dropped at their greatest rate. After that, additional de-stressing benefits continue to add up but at a slower rate. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles//fpsyg.2019.00722/full

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12.01.2022 New research has shown some of our least favourite vegetables could be the most beneficial when it comes to preventing advanced blood vessel disease. Published in the British Journal of Nutrition the research has found higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, is associated with less extensive blood vessel disease in older women. Using data from a cohort of 684 older Western Australian women recruited in 1998, researchers fr...om ECU's School of Medical and Health Sciences and The University of Western Australia found those with a diet comprising more cruciferous vegetables had a lower chance of having extensive build-up of calcium on their aorta, a key marker for structural blood vessel disease. Women in this study who consumed more than 45g of cruciferous vegetables every day or the equivalent of cup of steamed broccoli or cup of raw cabbage, were 46 percent less likely to have extensive build-up of calcium on their aorta in comparison to those consuming little to no cruciferous vegetables every day. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114520002706

10.01.2022 New breakfast recipe alert! Protein banana pancakes that are a quick and nutritious start to the day! Recipe: (per person) -1 x organic egg -1 medium banana (mashed up) ... -1 Tb almond meal -1 Tb protein powder (we use the @teresacutter_healthychef pea protein stocked in the clinic) Mash up all the ingredients together in a bowl and cook on medium in a pan Top with fresh fruit, yoghurt, coconut yoghurt or whatever you feel like Chelsey

08.01.2022 This is an extremely delicious and simple Christmas cake to make. It is a dense and moist fruit cake with a high ratio of fruit, which means it doesn’t need any extra sugar! It also uses almond meal which replaces traditional white refined flours that make up most store bought cakes. The almond meal is also gluten free and adds moisture so you just need to add a small amount of macadamia nut or olive oil to make it complete. The combination of vanilla, orange and cinnamon smells amazing! https://perthhealthfertility.com.au/archives/4939

06.01.2022 May is Thyroid Awareness Month There are many different ways in which thyroid disorders may present, and symptoms vary widely. Along with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease, some of the other thyroid disorders we see in clinic include Graves’ disease, thyroid nodules and low T3 syndrome. These conditions can have a wide range of symptoms, such as: - Weight loss or weight gain... - Digestive issues - Feeling anxious, depressed or irritable - Menstrual irregularities - Heart palpitations and hot flushes - Hair loss, dry skin and more Did you know, women are TEN TIMES more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men? Did you know around 60,000 new cases of thyroid disease are diagnosed each year in Australia? Did you know an estimated 1 million Australians are living with an undiagnosed thyroid condition? For this reason, if any of these symptoms seem a little too familiar, don’t ignore them any longer. Speak to your naturopath or GP about them at your next appointment so a proper thyroid assessment can be conducted.

06.01.2022 What common foods can really benefit your immune system? As children, we’re always told to eat our carrots to improve our night vision whilst this is certainly very true, in today’s world there’s perhaps a more pressing reason to eat your orange veggies and it’s to do with your immune system! Bright orange fruit and veggies, such as carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin and rockmelon, contain a compound called beta-carotene, which gives them their lovely vibrant hue. Interesti...ngly, dark green leafy veggies are also high in beta-carotene, but they get their colour from another compound called chlorophyll. Beta-carotene is an incredibly important nutrient for your immune system, as it is a precursor to vitamin A. In the body, we convert beta-carotene into vitamin A, which keeps the mucous membranes in our nose and respiratory tract strong so they can keep the bad bugs out! Essentially, it’s a bit like the glue that keeps our mucous membranes strong and resistant to infection. Research suggests vitamin A deficiency is a major risk factor for respiratory tract infections, particularly in children. Not only does vitamin A deficiency increase your risk of infection, but it also impairs cellular immune responses, meaning your white blood cells don’t respond as effectively to bugs and germs. This means beta-carotene and vitamin A support both our physical barriers against infection (our mucous membranes) as well as our chemical barriers (our immune cells). A couple key points on getting the most out of your beta-carotene: Firstly, consume beta-carotene multiple times throughout the day, from a variety of sources. This could include carrots, sweet potato, papaya, dark green veggies, rock melon etc. Steaming or roasting your carrots and sweet potatoes makes the beta-carotene more bioavailable, so consider cooking these veggies first. Beta-carotene is fat soluble, so include a source of healthy fats to maximise your absorption. This could be some avocado or olive oil with your leafy green salad, or perhaps some hummus with your carrot sticks. To convert beta-carotene into vitamin A, we need enough zinc on board. Zinc-rich foods include beef, eggs, pumpkin seeds, chicken, legumes, cashews and oysters. If you’re not sure whether you or your children are meeting your recommended daily zinc intakes, have a chat to your naturopath. Remember the old cod liver oil your grandparents took? They were given it to protect themselves from respiratory infection because cod liver is a good source of vitamin A. Like all vitamins, vitamin A needs to be properly prescribed by a health practitioner, but the good news is, you can enjoy your carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato etc. and get a wonderful dose of beta carotene! Explore our recipe page, we have lots of beta-carotene rich recipes including this firm favourite at PHF! https://perthhealthfertility.com.au/archives/3570 Stay happy & healthy this winter!

01.01.2022 Yesterday’s Christmas lunch celebrating a wonderful year at PHF we are so grateful to have such a fantastic team but sadly were missing a few members at yesterday’s lunch. Thank you to all our lovely PHF patients & community! We love what we do and being a part of your health and fertility journeys. Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas & New year!... Team PHF