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Pharmacogenomic Testing – for tailored medications and better outcomes
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Pharmacogenomic testing provides your doctor with information to tailor your prescription medications to your unique genetic makeup. For clients experiencing poor mental health, this testing can be incredibly valuable. It provides insight into how your body might respond to specific medications, whether you might experience side effects, or if a certain medication may not…
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The Hidden Force Behind Your Food Cravings: It’s Not About Willpower
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If you’ve ever battled with food cravings and told yourself it’s just a lack of willpower, it’s time to rewrite that story. Cravings aren’t about weakness or self-control—they’re the result of complex signals from your body, including messages from the tiny but powerful microbes living in your gut. Understanding this connection can replace shame…
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Mood Fuel For Teens: What to Eat for a Better Vibe
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Did you know that what you eat can help improve your mood? If you’re feeling down, anxious, or just struggling with energy, making some small changes to your diet might make a big difference. Here’s a quick and easy guide on how to use food to feel better, based on solid research. Don’t worry,…
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Gut Health is Important for Mental Health
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At Thrive Wellness, we recognise that mental health is multifaceted, and addressing it from all angles is important. While psychological therapy plays a significant role in mental health care, did you know that your gut health could be just as important? The gut-brain connection influences everything from mood to cognitive function and improving the…
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Personalised Medicine: how DNA testing can optimse medication results
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Pharmacogenomic testing, also known as pharmacogenetic testing, examines how your genes affect your body’s response to medications. This testing combines pharmacology (the study of drugs) and genomics (the study of genes) to guide over-the-counter and personalised medicine prescriptions. By analysing your genetic makeup, healthcare providers can tailor treatments to ensure they are effective and…
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The Brain Booster: How Beef Liver Enhances Your Mental Well-Being
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Beef liver is a nutrient dense superfood for your mental health. It contains various essential nutrients that can positively impact brain function and emotional well-being. Aim to eat a serve off cooked beef liver each month as part of a balanced diet.
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Nourishing Your Mind: The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health
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In this article, we’ll delve into the essential connection between what we eat and our mental health, uncovering the power of proper nutrition in nourishing our minds.
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Menstruation – the good, the bad, and the ugly
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Femininity is beautiful. Along with our curves, intuition, nurturing souls and strength, we are blessed to be bearers of the wombs from which all human life begins in this world. Every human alive today, begun life in the womb of their mother. Regardless of whether a woman bears children, or how many she bears…
