ALL Naturopath Blog
Welcome to the ALL Naturopath Blog - your trusted space for evidence-based insights on thyroid balance, gut healing, women’s hormones, metabolic health and more. Our naturopath, Angela La Leggia shares practical tips, the latest research and real-world case stories to help you make informed, natural choices for optimal health and wellbeing. Pour yourself a cup of herbal tea, explore our articles, and take one step closer to living your best life.
The 7 Worst Foods for Gut Health
The 7 worst foods for gut health shouldn’t come as a surprise, but understanding that our gut microbiome is exquisitely sensitive to everything we put in our mouths may. The research of the last two years keeps pointing to the same villains: ultra-processed, sugar-laden, additive-rich foods that inflame the intestinal lining, thin the mucosal barrier,…
Long-COVID and Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation
Long COVID and Epstein-Barr virus reactivation Long COVID is defined by persistent symptoms after the resolution of the acute illness associated with COVID-19. These symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, sleep disturbances, arthralgia, pharyngitis, myalgia, headaches, fever, gastrointestinal issues, and skin rashes with various presentations, and are reported in approximately 30% of COVID-19 cases. Symptoms of…
Withania and the Evidence of it’s Neuroprotective Effects
Withania Withania somnifera is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae family, native to the Middle East, North Africa, other African regions, southern Europe, and the Indian subcontinent. Highly regarded in Ayurvedic medicine, Withania has been extensively researched in clinical studies, demonstrating benefits in areas such as stress reduction, fertility problems, anxiety, metabolic disorders such as…
How to Choose a Naturopath: Your Local Guide to Health
How to choose a naturopath How to choose a naturopath becomes an important consideration when managing your health and wellbeing. A naturopath can guide you on a holistic journey that combines natural therapies with personalised care to address your health concerns and improve your quality of life. For residents of Surrey Hills, the question of…
Iodine Deficiency and it’s Role in Hypothyroidism
Understanding iodine deficiency Iodine is a crucial mineral needed for thyroid hormone production; consequently, a deficiency can lead to serious health issues, including hypothyroidism. Approximately 2 billion people suffer from iodine deficiency (ID). Moreover, some 50 million people present with clinical signs, making it the leading cause of preventable brain damage. Research shows that an…