Jackie Lowater

Perth Naturopath

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SUCCESS STORY: Missing periods and a hair test

I would like to share with you the story of a female client (25) who came to see me as she had not had a period for 2 years.  Prior...

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CURRENT VIRUS CONCERNS: immune support for our families

With the current virus concerns (not to mention the lack of toilet paper!), I am mindful of keeping calm.  I believe that should I or my daughter contract the virus,...

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STRESS: is it making you HUNGRY, OVERWEIGHT and TIRED?

In short: probably!  When we get stressed, we produce a stress hormone called cortisol, and this can be responsible for making us hungry, tired and overweight.

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WEIGHT LOSS: it’s not your will-power, your “SET-POINT” needs a reset

Do you believe you don’t lose weight because you lack will power?  (spoiler alert – it’s not true!)  The reason you start a diet and don’t stick to it has...

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SUCCESS STORY: “I have IBS and plan my life around toilets”

I would like to share the story of a man (42) who came to see me with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).  His bowel motions varied from normal, to bouts of...

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REFLECTIONS on TURNING 50

Today is my birthday.  I usually keep quiet about my birthday, but today I turn 50!  Turning 50 has led me to do some reflecting.  And a bit of maths!

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BUSTING STRESS and OVERWHELM

Self-care, a commonly used term, is important for reducing and managing stress.  Most people think of self-care as bubble baths, candles and massages.  I believe self-care falls into 2 categories:

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3 TIPS for ANXIETY

Anxiety is something that affects so many people.  It can include symptoms such as a racing heart, excess sweating, a tight chest, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, “hamster” thoughts (those...

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A GUIDE to going GLUTEN FREE

Do you worry that if you see a naturopath, they are going to tell you to go gluten-free?  If you see me, it is definitely not something I recommend to...

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Autism and Zinc

AUTISM and Zinc

Did you know that 85% of children with autism are deficient in zinc? 

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