Joanne Kennedy Naturopathy

Eczema is triggered by histamine release from mast cells. In my latest blog I discuss what causes histamine release and why some people are more susceptible to developing eczema than others . MTHFR, COMT, DAO gene mutations may put you at risk.

Hi all, I've finally got around to doing a presentation on MTHFR!!! The presentation includes an explanation of what MTHFR is and how is can affect your health, a breakdown of the methylation pathways, what happens in high and low homocysteine, important blood markers and diet & lifestyle tips.

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Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common health complaints of women I see in my clinic. One of the major causes of recurrent UTI’s is a build up of oxalate in the urethra. Other signs of high oxalate include: • Joint pain • Fibromyalgia • Chronic fatigue • Bladder pain • Vulvodynia... • Gut pain • Kidney stones • Chronic candida
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MTHR gene mutation and methylation cycle issues can cause hormonal imbalances leading to irregular cycles, heavy periods, painful periods, PMS mood changes and insomnia. In my latest blog I explain the links between MTHR and hormones.

MTHFR & EXTENDED CLINIC HOURS FOR 2018 -

Not that keen on being bloated this summer? Read my latest blog on common causes of bloating...some will surprise you.

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Last week I had the privilege of sitting down with an old friend of mine Paul Shaw, the founder of Shaw Results, a conversational podcast series on heath, business, sport, music, and much more. Shawry is an incredible interviewer with a big heart and passion for delving into interesting conversations with people about their vocations as well as what drives and motivates them everyday. We also have a great chat about the MTHFR gene mutation and methylation issues. Enjoy and please share with anyone interested in nutrition, naturopathy and heath.

Is the GAPS diet making your symptoms worse?
The GAPS diet contains food very high in histamines including bone broths, slow cooked meat dishes and fermented foods. For people with a histamine intolerance, eating these foods can cause a range of symptoms including:
Headaches/Migraines... Anxiety Depression Insomnia Irritability Bloating Itchy skin Heart palpitations Nausea Diarrhoea
Click below to read my blog post as to why you may be experiencing these symptoms.
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My recent blog post details my all-time favourite, tried and tested, top 10 supplements for treating anxiety and depression.
One of my favourites? St John’s Wort! It’s an amazing herb that increases serotonin, dopamine and GABA in the brain. Increasing serotonin will help reduce feelings of depression. Increasing dopamine will improve overall mood and motivation. Increasing GABA will reduce anxiety and induce sleep.
Click below to read the post and the full list of my top 10 supplements for treating anxiety and depression. Don’t forget to share this with your friends and family who’d find this information helpful.

As a Naturopath, I love using supplements to naturally treat my patient's health issues.
My recent blog post details my all-time favorite, tried and tested, top 10 supplements for treating anxiety and depression.
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Endometriosis is a condition where the layer of tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus grows outside it, causing a number of symptoms including:
• Pain on or around your period. • Pain with bowel movements. • Heavy bleeding or irregular bleeding.... • Pain when you urinate. • Pain during or after sex. • Pain on or around ovulation. • Pain in your pelvic region, lower back or legs. • Fatigue.
I help women everyday with natural treatments for conditions such as endometriosis to heal their bodies and help them get the most out of life. Keep an eye on my blog for my next post covering natural treatment options for endometriosis.
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Did you know 1 in 10 women have endometriosis?
The symptoms include: • Pain on or around your period. • Pain with bowel movements.... • Heavy bleeding or irregular bleeding. • Pain when you urinate. • Pain during or after sex. • Pain on or around ovulation. • Pain in your pelvic region, lower back or legs. • Fatigue.
Visit the link below for the full post covering natural treatment options for endometriosis.
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As a Naturopath, I have treated hundreds of women with period pain. It is very common among women, and ranges from a slight niggle to unrelenting severe pain.
The medical term for period pain is dysmenorrhea, and it is one of the most common symptoms I see in clinic. However, being common does not make it normal. It is a sign that there is an imbalance in the body that needs to be corrected.
Head to my website to read the full post and don’t forget to share with your friends and family who would find this information helpful.

Did you know there are two types of period pain? Primary dysmenorrhea (period pain with no underlying medical cause) and Secondary dysmenorrhea (period pain with an underlying medical cause).
As a Naturopath, I consider primary dysmenorrhea to be a sign of imbalance in the body. The most common causes of this imbalance are inflammation, excess oestrogens and excess histamines.
If your period pain is severe and unrelenting it may be caused by an underlying medical conditio...n which you should first discuss with your doctor to get a proper diagnosis.
Head to my website to read my full post about period pain and natural treatments for it.
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Inflammation occurs as part of the immune system’s response to physical injury, wounding and infection. When the body recognises one of these threats it sends inflammatory cytokines to the site of injury or infection to help the body fight off the virus or bacteria.
The problem today, however, is that this inflammatory response can also be triggered by modern day threats such as losing your job, divorce, lack of financial security, relentless work stress, relationship issues, social isolation, social rejection, and lack of self-worth. Furthermore, this inflammatory response can also be triggered by thoughts or imagined threats such as anxiety and constant worrying.
Head to my website to read my full post about the link between inflammation in the body and depression.

I recently published a blog post about the important findings from medical research over the past several years identifying the significant link between inflammation in the body and the onset of depression. Head to my website to read the full post and don’t forget to share with your friends and family who would find this information helpful.

Yesterday I had the amazing privilege of attending a symposium put on by ATMS on endometriosis. This terrible disease affects 1 in 10 women and can cause debilitating pain, anxiety, depression, and infertility. The cause of this condition is still unknown, but what we do know is that it involves complicated immunological and inflammatory processes. Naturopathic treatment of endometriosis must be targeted at reducing inflammation and correcting methylation as you can't get inflammation under control without proper methylation.

I recently published a blog post about the signs and symptoms of histamine intolerance. Histamine is a compound in the body that can cause migraine, itchy skin, bloating, anxiety and insomnia. Head to my website to read the full post and don’t forget to share with your friends and family who would find this information helpful.