Tag Archives: food is medicine

The Importance of Stomach Acid in Digestive Health

7 Jan 2018

by Mindy Duncan | Clinical Naturopath We talk a lot about the importance of good digestive health here at Vive. Why pre-biotics are essential, which probiotics are most beneficial for certain conditions & generally how to optimise your microbiome. However, one … Continue reading →

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Vive Health – Master Herbalist – Marilyn Lemaire

30 Dec 2017

Qualifications Bachelor of Naturopathy Dip. Herbal Med. Masters Herbal Medicine Professional Interests Herbal Medicine Gluten Free Foods Stress Management Health & Well-being For the last 25 years Health Foods and Herbal Medicine have been two of Marilyn’s … Continue reading →

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10 Day Reset Detox Program | Nutritionist Leia Mulroy

29 Dec 2017

10 Day Reset Detox Program Treat your self this holiday break by signing up to my 10 day Reset Detox program. Maybe you have over indulged, feeling a little bit fatigued, bloated and just ugh? Or maybe this is … Continue reading →

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The Healthy Christmas Menu

2 Dec 2017

The festive season. A time of celebration, gathering with loved ones & indulgence. A little indulgence here is there is absolutely nothing to worry about, in fact, we even encourage it. It’s a healthy dose of soul food we all … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms

3 Nov 2017

Medicinal mushrooms have been a key part of complementary medicine for many years, with usage dating back to ancient China. They have wide-spread & potent activity in the body, assisting the body in many ways including modulating immune function, reducing … Continue reading →

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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

3 Nov 2017

by Leia Mulroy (Nutritionist) Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is defined as the presence of an abnormally high number of bacteria in the small bowel. What is unique about SIBO is that the excessive numbers of bacteria colonizing the … Continue reading →

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Post-flu Recovery – Tips & Tricks

3 Sep 2017

Mindy Duncan (Naturopath) It’s been a really rough flu season this year, with the most recorded cases of Influenza A in almost 15 years. I think it’s fair to say most of us need some time to recover & recuperate. … Continue reading →

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Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral!

31 Jul 2017

by Leia Mulroy | Clinical Nutritionist Have you ever wondered why so many practitioners recommend Magnesium? Magnesium is involved in 354 enzyme and chemical reactions in the human body. With 35% of the body’s total Magnesium stores are found in … Continue reading →

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The Many Health Benefits of Hemp!

30 Jun 2017

by Mindy Duncan | Naturopath Now that we will no longer have to make ‘body creams’ with our beloved hemp seeds and can finally talk freely about the benefits of consuming this delicious seed it’s important we discuss the many, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About Flax

29 May 2017

by Therese Hodgkinson (Naturopath) Did you know that Flaxseed (aka linseed) is not only a great source of omega 3 fatty acid but also: fibre, protein, minerals, isoflavones & lignans? No wonder this nutritious little seed has … Continue reading →

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What’s the deal with Prebiotics?

30 Apr 2017

by Mindy Duncan (student Naturopath) Probiotics have long been a topic of discussion for numerous reasons, namely the well-researched positive impacts they have on many aspects of human health. However their equally, if not more beneficial counterparts prebiotics, are rarely … Continue reading →

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Western Herbal Medicine for Public Health

31 Mar 2017

Written by Marilyn Lemaire | Master Herbalist Western Herbal Medicine for Public Healthcare As many of you are aware, VIVE is rich with Herbalists. We are 7 herbalists working in the store and the VIVE clinic. We love going … Continue reading →

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