Becoming a herbal medicine practitioner
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Join Leah Hechtman as she discusses becoming a herbal medicine practitioner https://youtu.be/mrBxSXiLeWc
Leah HechtmanSeptember 7, 2017
Soy – Is it actually healthy?
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Assorted soy products on white background. Introduction What you might not realise is that your breakfast – regardless of what you ate – may actually contain soy. Soy and its derivatives are found in many varied foods including breakfast cereals, packaged breads and crackers, and cheese spreads. So even if…
Leah HechtmanSeptember 7, 2017
Building, promoting and supporting breast feeding
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Introduction Whilst I always advise women that breast is best, for some breastfeeding is an exhaustive, troublesome and painful experience. Some women unfortunately have medical problems that prevent them from experiencing the joys of breastfeeding, however, some give up as they don’t have sufficient support or education to know what…
Leah HechtmanSeptember 7, 2017
‘Burnout’ – article in Nature and Health
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Feeling Frazzled? How to beat burnout.
Leah HechtmanSeptember 7, 2017
New life kick-start
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Introduction We’ve all been there – when life starts to feel like the colour beige. Plain, uninspiring and directionless. Over the years I have realised that the easiest and gentlest way through these times is to treat it as though its a time for ‘New Year’s Resolutions’ – regardless of…
Leah HechtmanSeptember 6, 2017
Probiotics to prevent preeclampsia
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A new large observational study conducted in Norway has just released promising results. Researchers have found that pregnant women who consume foods high in probiotics – especially dairy and probiotic rich yoghurt – has a lower risk for developing pre-eclampsia. 33,000 women were included in the study and researchers found…
Leah HechtmanSeptember 6, 2017
Assessing the alternatives – The Canberra Times
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By Peter Jean – The Canberra Times forum Patients seeking reassurance about their doctor’s medical qualifications usually have to look no further than the certificates hanging on the walls behind the medico’s desk. Or they can check the doctor’s registration status on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency website.Official bodies exist to…
Leah HechtmanSeptember 6, 2017
Conscious planning for the coming year
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2012 has been an eventful year for everyone I’ve spoken to. It has brought an incredible amount of change and everyone seems eager to have a break over the coming new year period. I have not met one person where 2012 has not brought them some big life changing experience.…
Leah HechtmanSeptember 6, 2017
Fertility and Infertility
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Join Leah Hechtman as she discusses Fertility and Infertility. https://youtu.be/M-IiYdJsj-s
Leah HechtmanSeptember 6, 2017
Can you prevent mental illness?
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Can you prevent mental illness? Leah's column in Health Debate.
Leah HechtmanSeptember 6, 2017
