Sofia Di Stefano Naturopath

18/07/2016

All of my patients have heard this speil at some stage I'm sure! Involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body! Magnesium is so important for every one of you, and makes a huge difference as part of clinical treatment. The best way to boost your magnesium level is to promote a lifestyle and diet that doesn't cause so much excretion. This means consuming less sugar, more organics and fresh foods and making time for relaxation!

Signs of magnesium deficiency are everywhere in the United States, if you know what to look for. Unfortunately, the symptoms are so incredibly common that they constantly slip under the radar! Hardly anyone, especially doctors, notice that the ailments we suffer from on a daily basis are actually ma...

07/07/2016

Fatigue, headaches, foggy brain.. To infertility and disease. "We are all affected on some level whether we can feel it or not..the reason is that, essentially, our bodies are electric. Every cell in our body communicates using tiny electric signals. To think we could put an exponential amount of microwave radiation in our environment and not feel effects is simply false". A great TEDX talk on the effects of EMFs in our environment... And my favourite part, what you can DO about it!! http://www.activistpost.com/2016/02/emf-health-alert-issued-by-tech-expert.html

A unique tech expert, whose wife happens to be a medical doctor, has issued a powerful warning about the side effects of EMF ... and solutions.

30/04/2016

"Fundamentally, chronic problems need a different approach to acute ones. The magic bullet intervention that works for acute illness does not work as well for chronic problems"... People often ask me what a naturopath actually does. The easiest example I give relates to acute vs chronic illness. Those of you who know me will be aware that I am always saying that modern medicine can be a fantastic tool for an acute health problem.
A naturopath, however, may be more equipped to help with the more chronic and long term health issues you may face. There is no such thing as a magic pill - we need to look at the root cause of an illness and bring about sustainable changes through mindset, nutritional and lifestyle adjustments.

Fundamentally, chronic problems need a different approach to acute ones. The magic bullet intervention that works for acute illness does not work as well for chronic problems. These often need many small but positive changes that, when implemented together, can have a powerful synergistic effect.

26/04/2016

Looking forward to opening day this Saturday 30th April! It's booking up quickly, only one appointment spot left at 11am

07/04/2016

I'M BACK!! It's been a little while between posts and clinical work and I can't wait to share with you all the things that I've learnt in that time.
If you want to get straight back into it, bookings are available online (link to website in the comments section).

16/07/2015

Anyone who sees me in clinic knows I tend to go on about this a lot... But food is medicine and we need to make the most of that!

When a food is fermented, it's left to sit and steep until the sugars and carbs become bacteria-boosting agents. Here's 10 of the healthiest fermented foods.

18/05/2015

Enjoying some Melbourne sunshine before it leaves us again with a chia pudding! So delicious. Give it a try: for the pudding 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup almond milk. Give it a good stir and leave overnight to set. I've layered mine with cinnamon stewed apple, blueberries and Greek yoghurt. Amazingly yum and good for you!

05/05/2015

Another reason to obsess over sauerkraut and kombucha like I do!

More and more research is focusing on the role of beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract and mental health.  Beneficial bacteria help the body functio

22/02/2015

This video is seriously worth the 20 minute watch. Understanding and appreciating the miracle that you are. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ0SME6Z9rw

"There is a crisis facing women's health." At TEDxQueenstown 2014 - Sense of place, Australasia's leading nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver talks about ...

22/01/2015

Thanks for this one Food Matters! Gold.

25/11/2014

At such a busy time of year, we tend to get overwhelmed by the underlying pressures that may have been building up over time. If you are feeling tired, irritable or perhaps not sleeping well, it could be an indication that your stress is impacting on your well-being. THIS THURSDAY... I will be offering free 15 minute stress assessments. We are all well aware that long-term stress is detrimental to your health. Make sure your stress is not getting in your way. This offer is available to the first 4 people that private message me!

12/10/2014

There are only a few appointment times left to make the most of my introductory offer at the new clinic. 50% off ALL initial consultations booked in October! I will be doing a spring detox in the next few weeks.. maybe you would like to join me? Click the link in the comments to get started!