Brain-Gut Connection with IBS The 5 element theory is the basis of Chinese medical theory. The elements include water, fire, wood metal and earth and correspond to particular organs. The Kidneys, associated with water, include also the brain. In the 5 element theory the stomach and...
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The Gut-Brain Connection Malnourishment in 1st world countries seems paradoxical. It is however a major problem rooted in high yielding, GMO foods that lack the nutrients and trace elements the original crop provided. While many believe they eat healthy, eating fast food for our fast...
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In this final week of fertility month I want to look at two of the B vitamins that are essential to fertility. This further reiterates how essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements are. The nutrients I have chosen remain at the top of my fertility...
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Over the last four weeks I have talked about the different pathologies that may afflict women and cause infertility. Today I want to talk about the way I approach a woman’s cycle and how I look at disease. If a woman has been trying for...
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[video width="960" height="540" mp4="http://doloresbaretta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Salmon.mp4"][/video] This is such a simple but at the same time delicious dish, jam packed with B12, iron and CoQ10. After a long day at work I can still come home and prepare this dish in about 30 minutes. 2 X 150 g Wild...
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In this week’s article I want to talk about some very common deficiencies that women in particular suffer with, and the vital role these vitamins and minerals play in maintaining a pregnancy and the development of the growing fetus. Vitamin B12 balances hormones and improves quality...
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Last week I talked about stagnation of our body’s Qi, Energy, and the effect it has on fertility. Qi involves the Yang component of the body while blood and body fluids comprises of the Yin. When blood does not move due to cold, injury or...
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[video width="960" height="540" mp4="http://doloresbaretta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Meat.mp4"][/video]Venison is one of my favourite meats to eat. It is low in fat but packed with antioxidants. I have put this recipe together with ingredients that are high in antioxidant content, particularly with zinc, selenium and lipoic acid. I have added...
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In my introduction to the importance of micronutrients and lifestyle as factors that lead to infertility, I hand-picked some vital nutrients and life changes you can make to help you on this arduous journey. As I described, many factors need to coincide simultaneously to...
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Today it is common practice to use Chinese medicine to treat issues with fertility. Whether this be in conjunction with Western treatments or alone, Chinese medicine certainly plays a significant role. Last week I talked about the importance of the Kidneys* in fertility. In today’s...
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