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 A meditation or mindfulness practice is one of the cornerstones of a healthy, happy mind and body. It is practice that is beneficial for most people, and especially so when the mind is a very busy one such as in ADHD.
However I find that it is often a very misunderstood practice. Continue reading about Meditation & Mindfulness. . . . Do we need to test all the methylation genes, or is MTHFR enough?  MTHFR can have a SNP in the coding which correlates to under functioning of the methylation cycle. In fact it can have two SNP's MTHFR 677 and MTHFR 1298. Depending on the combination of these SNP's, this under functioning could be significant. However, there are also other points within the methylation cycle that can be compromised. Continue reading about MTHFR and the Methylation Genes . . .The Methylation Genes
 Did you know that there's a whole world of microorganisms residing in your gut? The term used to describe this vast, yet microscopic community is 'microbiome' or 'microbiota' which collectively refers to all the microbes - including bacteria, viruses and fungi - that exist in and on the human body. A whooping 95% of these microbes reside in your gastrointestinal tract. Continue your journey into the Microbiome 101 . . .
 As Naturopathy in New Zealand is unregulated (meaning anyone can call themselves a Naturopath), we recommend a simple measure to ensure your safety and wellbeing. The industry itself has put in place stringent standards for your safety. Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists of NZ (NMHNZ) is an organisation that only accepts members who meet the highest educational standards. Continue reading how to choose a Naturopath in NZ . . .
 Commonly referred to as "leaky gut", Intestinal permeability can be measured using the lactulose/mannitol recovery test. The test involves taking a drink that contains two water-soluble sugars that do not get metabolised by humans. Continue reading about Intestinal Permeability Testing . . .
 Acid Reflux is a condition in which the acid contents of your stomach wash back up into the oesphagus. This happens because a valve at the top of the stomach does not close sufficiently, and acid flows back upwards into your throat. Continue your dive into Gastroesophageal Reflux . . .
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