February 2019 - The Health & Wellbeing Studio

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February 2019
Written by Melbourne Naturopath Bianca Potenta What are FODMAPS? “FODMAP” is the acronym for groups of carbohydrates (sugars) found in variety of foods. These sugars are easily broken down by bacteria in our digestive system under a process called “fermentation”. The names for these easily fermentable carbohydrates are a little complex, Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols…....
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Written by Melbourne Naturopath Bree Jenner You may have seen or heard about the recent screening of the story ‘Trick or Treatment’ which aired on 60 Minutes regarding the safety concerns of complimentary supplements, namely Valerian and a Green Tea extract. As with all supplements and medications, we recommend seeking advice from the relevant health professional...
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