The colder weather is approaching, which can bring with it its share of sniffles, colds, flus and sickness. Prevention is always better than cure, and one of the best ways to boost your immune system is to consume a healthy dose of fruit and vegetables. Boosting antioxidant rich fruit and vegetables, especially those which are in season, could be the best defence against winter sniffles and sneezes. Read more
Do you often ache all over and feel exhausted? If you’ve been to the doctor and they haven’t been able to find anything specifically wrong with you then it’s possible you are suffering from fibromyalgia.
What It Is?
Fibromyalgia is characterised by chronic widespread pain as well as fatigue and tender points on your body. Read more
What you eat and how much you consume makes a difference when it comes to cancer. The National Cancer Institute estimates that roughly one-third of all cancer deaths may be diet related. What you eat can hurt you, but it can also help you. Many common foods contain cancer-fighting properties, from the antioxidants that neutralize the damage caused by free radicals to the powerful phytochemicals that scientists are just beginning to explore. Read more
There are enough research articles circling through cyberspace to show very strong evidence that diet and depression and profoundly linked. However, is diet a cause of depression or an aggravating factor?
Well, though there is plenty of evidence that there is an association, and that fast food increases the risk of depression (while the Mediterranean diet decreases it), most of studies do not show causality. Read more
Finding it hard to get through a day without a cup of caffeine on hand? People often hit an energy slump at 3pm, and if they’re not reaching for another coffee, they are often looking for a sugary pick-me-up. Discover what you can eat for better concentration.
The first thing is to include meals and snacks that contain healthy complex carbohydrates, which provide you with glucose to fuel your body and brain so you can concentrate. Read more
How you can eat your way out of a bad mood.
Who doesn’t want to know how they can improve their mood by eating certain foods? Before you run out and grab yourself a packet of lollies for an energy hit, here are some scientifically proven mood lifting foods which may be much better options. Read more
Many individuals today are striving to take greater control over their health. For some, this goal stems from a desire to lead a more natural, healthy life. Others may be driven to learn more about their options for healthcare due to the rising cost of modern medical services or after having received improper care or unpleasant side effects as a result of using these services. Read more
by Debbie Leigh, Naturopath.
We are designed to deal with stress. The fight, flight response which is otherwise called our Stress Response System (SRS) gets called into action in response to stressful events in our lives. However, is stress a modern epidemic?
Perhaps the modern epidemic is a shift in our ability to cope with such stressful events. Read more
In 2011, hydrocodone was the most prescribed drug in America, according to WebMD.
The treatment of pain can be as complex as it is individual. Sometimes, pain medication is necessary. Other times, natural solutions are just as effective, if not more. The ideal situation is knowing there are options, and not heading straight for a pill because it’s all you think will work. Read moreIt’s estimated that only 1% of the population escapes having a headache throughout their entire life. About 90% of the population get at least one headache each year. Of that about a quarter gets a migraine headache at some point in their lifetime. Headaches, although common, are not normal. The headache itself is a symptom of an underlying problem. Read more
