Jodi Van Dyk has been a fully qualified practicing naturopath for 2 years after completing her Bachelor of Health Science degree in Naturopathy in 2007. Prior to becoming a Naturopath she studied a Bachelor of Science at the University of Sydney and worked as a microbiologist in a large hospital pathology laboratory for 5 years. These days Jodi splits her time between working with patients on issues ranging from women’s health, hormonal imbalances, immunity and children’s health as well writing, teaching and researching within the natural health industry. As a Naturopath Jodi combines her science background and evidence based research with traditional knowledge of naturopathy. She is passionate about natural medicine and teaching those around her the benefits of approaching health from a perspective of prevention whilst using natural approaches.

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Jodi Van Dyk (Cold, Flu, Allergies & Immunity)

Jodi Van Dyk has been a fully qualified practicing naturopath for 2 years after completing her Bachelor of Health Science degree in Naturopathy in 2007. Prior to becoming a Naturopath she studied a Bachelor of Science at the University of Sydney and worked as a microbiologist in a large hospital pathology laboratory for 5 years. These days Jodi splits her time between working with patients on issues ranging from women’s health, hormonal imbalances, immunity and children’s health as well writing, teaching and researching within the natural health industry. As a Naturopath Jodi combines her science background and evidence based research with traditional knowledge of naturopathy. She is passionate about natural medicine and teaching those around her the benefits of approaching health from a perspective of prevention whilst using natural approaches.

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Spring clean your diet

  • 22 September 2010
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Following on from my last blog, I thought I would stay with the spring theme. I must say I am liking the hint of warmer weather. I have been enjoying my runs much more during the week due to this warm change and have even worked up a reasonable sweat on my weekend run! However, what I have been enjoying the most are the salads!

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Shedding your winter coat

  • 2 September 2010
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Winter is a time of hibernation, a time to stay inside and keep warm and comfortable. Some of us may not get outside to exercise as much as we would like to or eat as well as we could. Now as we are well and truly moving into spring, it is time to think about shedding what I like to call ‘the winter coat’.

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Hay fever season

  • 24 August 2010
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Hay fever season is on its way. You can feel it in the air. The weather is warming up, winds are increasing, flowers are beginning to bloom and the magpies are out! Making the transition from the chilly months into spring can be a nightmare for some people.

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To work or not to work

  • 27 July 2010
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With the winter months brings the inevitable cold or flu for the majority of us. (Lucky and healthy you if you manage to avoid one this season). When we get sick with a cold, we may be tempted to drag our weary and sniffling body out of bed and head off to work.

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Getting winter ready

  • 4 May 2010
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It’s that time again. The weather is slowly beginning to turn colder and Jack Frost may be visiting your neighbourhood. It is this time of year that people become more aware of the threat of a cold or flu. People begin to avoid others who are sporting red noses, tissues up sleeves and that niggling cough.

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My juggling act

  • 19 April 2010
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I recently started up a boot camp programme. 6 weeks of up at 5:30 for a 6am-7am drill of exercise goodness. Now don’t get me wrong I love a good hard work out and thrive on exercise and the stress release it brings with it. However early starts 3 mornings a week is a whole new ball game.

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Stopping the spread

  • 24 February 2010
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What is the number one way to stop the spread of the flu? Hand washing! I know, it sounds so simple - but it's really important and may protect you and your family from getting the flu. When washing your hands - especially in the cold and flu season - be sure to follow these steps:

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The fragrant pharmacy

  • 9 February 2010
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I have just rediscovered an old book in a weekend tidy up. It’s called the Fragrant Pharmacy by Valerie Ann Wood.

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