The world is becoming a heavier place and gone are the days where the need for a smaller waistline is purely cosmetic. Obesity rates worldwide have doubled in the last three decades, according to three new studies. It seems that … Continue reading
The Facts & Figures of Obesity
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Good Sleep = Good Heart? How sleep can save your life.
There’s no ignoring it: Research shows that longer, restful nights mean a leaner body, a fitter heart and a healthier mind. A good night’s sleep is as important for your health as exercise and nutritional food, so why is it … Continue reading
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Diabetes – Too Much of a Good Thing?
Let’s be honest. Sometimes eating a piece of chocolate is the greatest of medicine. We are no angels, and to indulge every now and again, we believe, is good for the soul. However, let’s face the facts. There are approximately … Continue reading
Healthy Kids Are Happy Kids
Breathing a sigh of relief now that school holidays are over and kids are back at school again? Well, think again. I’m sure many of you know how schools and child cares play a huge host to bacteria and viruses, … Continue reading
Is IBS Ruling Your Life?
by Mary Melling, Naturopath and Acupuncturist. If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms, you may be one of the four million Australians who feel trapped by medically diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is described as a … Continue reading
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Acupuncture For Digestive Disorders: What Research Says
Some people may not think of using acupuncture to treat their digestive complaints. However, there is a growing body of research showing that acupuncture is effective in reducing many digestive upsets; from bloating and morning sickness to pain, gallstones and … Continue reading
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Gut Herbals
by Debbie Leigh, Naturopath. The digestive system is a long passage designed to break down food, process food, absorb nutrients and reject waste. Herbal medicine has a traditional emphasis on normalizing digestive functions. This is because the stomach is the first significant … Continue reading
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You Are What You Eat – The Truth About Food Intolerance
While we have all heard the saying “You are what you eat”, gone are the days of limited knowledge where simply eating “healthily” means you will be healthy. Obviously, one person’s definition of healthy food can be vastly different to another … Continue reading
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Heavy Metals – Are You Affected?
Unless you have worked on construction sites or hazardous waste areas, the thought of having heavy metal toxicity would be far-fetched. Arsenic, mercury, lead; the thought of these substances inside your body and causing you ill-health would most likely not … Continue reading
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Healthy Eating for 2012 – Our Top 10 Tips
Second week into the year and there’s no better time to refine your eating habits and goals for 2012. There is a saying, “Diet cures more than the doctor”, and it’s true: the role food and nutrition plays in our … Continue reading
