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27 March 2025
Are your blood tests showing high blood sugar (HbA1c), elevated LDL cholesterol, or triglycerides? Maybe your liver markers are slightly raised, and you are carrying excess weight around your midsection? These could be signs of metabolic syndrome, a condition that...
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26 June 2024
Do you think you have PCOS?: Fill in this self-assessment questionnaire to find out https://form.jotform.com/241699213318864 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women globally, presenting a range of symptoms that can significantly impact quality of...
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12 June 2024
Have you tried taking yourself off gluten, dairy, nuts, carbohydrates, cucumber…in fact just about all foods because you can’t get to the bottom of your gut problems? I have seen plenty of patients who have tried to get to the cause of the problem of their supposed...
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12 June 2024
Learn how to support your immune system naturally Whether out in the cold or sheltered in an air-conditioned office, our immune defence systems are constantly being challenged by bacteria, fungi, parasites and virusesIf you want to ward off seasonal ills then it is...
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25 March 2024
In simplistic terms, the Non-Diet Approach is a flexible, gentle way of choosing what to eat and when with no guilt, body shaming or restrictions. It goes against the traditional view of achieving weight loss via dieting/energy restriction. The primary aim is to...
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19 March 2024
Being insulin-resistant can put you at risk for several serious health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, breast cancer, PCOS and other hormonal imbalances. Registered Naturopath and Nutritionist Sheena Hendon discusses what insulin...
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11 March 2024
The old ‘calorie myth’ stated that a calorie is a calorie is a calorie – it doesn’t matter whether you eat a 100 calories (or kilojoules) of lollies or broccoli, they will have the same effect on your weight. Yes, all “calories” do have the same amount of...
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3 March 2024
When a woman comes to see me with concerns about her weight, energy, libido, history with breast cancer or even better, she proactively wants to optimise overall health, I almost always recommend we start with the DUTCH hormone test. Even the best lab tests simply...
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1 March 2024
When a woman comes to see me with concerns about her weight, energy, libido, endometriosis, PCOS, thyroid imbalance, fertility issues. fibroids, PMS, a history with breast cancer or even better, she proactively wants to optimise overall health, I often recommend we...
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1 March 2024
Find out how allergies and sensitivities differ and what you can do about them naturallySneezing, Sniffing and Scratching? Allergies Blow!Does your dog send you into a sneezing frenzy? Do certain foods leave you bloated and headachy? Or do pollens and certain grasses...
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22 September 2023
Your gut is one of the hardest working systems in your body. Meal after meal, it hustles to digest your food and extract the nutrients required to sustain you. Despite its solid work ethic, your gut can experience occasional performance hiccups, leading to digestive...
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8 July 2023
What are the causes of your thyroid imbalance? One of the common complaints I get from my patients is that they have been diagnosed Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or sub-clinical or clinical hypothyroid and popped them onto medication, often with little advice as to what...
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16 September 2022
Hormones — such as oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, adrenaline and insulin — are extremely important chemical messengers that affect many aspects of your overall health. That’s why hormonal imbalance can be an issue. Whether you have PMS, irregular hormones,...
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13 June 2022
by Sheena Hendon Health A summary of how can you support the management and treatment of long Covid naturally What is long Covid? Long COVID describes the symptoms that continue or develop after the initial COVID-19 symptoms. This is usually longer than 12 weeks after...
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27 September 2021
As a Registered Nutritionist and a Naturopath, I am constantly asked which diet provides the best weight loss results. A more pertinent question however is which one will work for you? Let’s explore some of the diets that are currently getting the most airtime and see...
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5 August 2021
by Sheena Hendon Author of Parenting book Cool for School What our children eat is in the spotlight as New Zealand faces a growing child obesity epidemic. Sheena Hendon prepares a day’s worth of healthy foods to take to school and provides some hints on helping kids...
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4 August 2021
When you lose weight, your body fights back. You may be able to lose quite a lot of weight at first, without much effort. However, weight loss may slow down or stop altogether after a while.This article lists 20 common reasons why you’re not losing weight. It also...
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29 June 2020
Sheena Hendon helps you to discover what causes acne in both teenagers and adults and what to do to treat naturally Acne, pimples, zits….not your favourite words right? And certainly not something you want hanging out on your face for long either! But the fact is,...
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15 May 2019
Do you feel that you or members of your family often lack the energy or motivation to live life to the full? You are not the only one. Of the hundreds of adults and kids who come to see me at my clinic one of the biggest complaints is fatigue. Often this is just a...
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15 May 2019
Hormones — such as oestrogen, testosterone, adrenaline and insulin — are extremely important chemical messengers that affect many aspects of your overall health. Hormones are secreted by various glands and organs, including the thyroid, adrenals, pituitary, ovaries,...
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14 May 2019
Anyone working on losing weight and creating healthy eating habits can tell you it takes time, dedication and patience. It also takes knowledge about what does and doesn’t work for you individually, which is often discovered through a process of trial and...
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14 May 2019
If you want to stay fit and healthy over the Winter then it is well worth you and your family putting a strategy in place to strengthen your immune system before winter kicks in. Here are a few things you can do to build up your immune system today, including the...
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5 April 2019
By Sheena Hendon Health ((Registered professional nutritionist, Registered naturopath, Master NLP practitioner) Please feel free to contact me today and or book in for an appointment Your gut microbiome is a vast community of trillions of...
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5 April 2019
The causes and natural treatment of Autism, ADHD and ADDBy Sheena Hendon Health ((Registered professional nutritionist, Registered naturopath, Master NLP practitioner) Please feel free to contact me today and or book in for an appointment Attention deficit...
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27 March 2019
Do you ever think about what stress might be doing to your body? Chronic stress is a major problem in many lives, contributing to a never-ending cycle of fatigue and perhaps exhaustion, poor nutrition, weight gain (or loss), mood swings, poor immune function, hormonal...
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14 February 2019
How many of you were diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) before endometriosis was finally discovered? Endometriosis has been mistaken for IBS for decades, and while there are clearly issues with that misdiagnosis, the digestive and stomach issues associated...
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14 February 2019
You change throughout your 20s, 30s, and 40s, so it should be no surprise that your cycles do, too. But are off-schedule, heavy, or otherwise weird periods normal? Here’s how to know—and how to handle it if they’re not Four hundred fifty: That’s about how many periods...
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14 February 2019
Firstly, let us tell you why we love green smoothies: They are a great way to naturally boost your energy making them perfect in the morning or at that 3pm slump Packed with disease-fighting nutrients A fast and easy way to give your body what it needs when you’re in...
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14 February 2019
“I think I might have oestrogen dominance!” is a common cry when women patients come into my clinic…and given that I specialise in women’s health I can’t deny that it is often the case. The wonderful thing is that natural medicine is very effective in treating...
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14 February 2019
The human gut contains a myriad of microorganisms which form an ecosystem known as microbiota. Human microbiota plays a vital role in the human body by regulating immune and inflammatory responses, producing certain vitamins and biologically active substances,...
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13 February 2019
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, we all know the more the better for optimal health and wellness for all the family – from digestive, heart and skin health to hormone and brain function. But how much goodness are we really getting from our fresh produce?...
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16 November 2018
10 fabulous evidence-based sure-fire tips to boost your energy and motivation that really work. Do you feel that you or members of your family often lack the energy or motivation to live life to the full? You are not the only one. Of the hundreds of adults and kids...
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15 November 2018
Endometriosis is not a life sentence. Naturopathic medicine to restore hormonal harmony for symptom relief and long-term balance Female hormonal conditions are challenging, often complex and can have a significant impact on quality of life and associated with greater...
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14 November 2018
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) such as Omeprazole or Losec rank among the top 10 prescribed classes of drugs in the world and one of the most widely used medicines in New Zealand and are commonly used to treat acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, and peptic ulcers....
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8 November 2018
Written by Sheena Hendon. Registered nutritionist, Registered naturopath Regardless of your age, size, or fitness level, I believe everyone has the power to transform their lives — they just need the resources to do so. Muffin top, jelly belly or excess fat around...
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11 August 2018
Find out more about the latest thinking in the ways the environment and physiology play in mental health and what we can do about it. It wasn’t that long ago that it was thought that the brain health had little to do with the health of our body – that is physical and...
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8 August 2018
Lost sleep is lost forever, and a persistent lack of sleep has a cumulative effect when it comes to disrupting your health. Poor sleep can make your life miserable, as many of you probably know. The good news is, there are many natural techniques you can learn to...
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23 July 2018
Have you ever felt frustrated at your inability to stick to a new habit – from eating well, having a consistent exercise routine or getting to bed at a good hour? You start out well, but about six weeks in your motivation wanes, you start to procrastinate, and...
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15 May 2018
Do you want to create powerful positive change in your kids? Perhaps you are finding it hard to get them to tidy their room, remain focused, manage anxiety or change fussy eating habits? Then check out how NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) techniques may help, and...
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13 May 2018
How do I know if I am estrogen dominant or deficient? Online Hormonal Health Quiz There are specific blood tests, saliva and dry urine tests you can take. It’s best to be guided by your symptoms, with the aid of a health professional. Consider estrogen dominance in...
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