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 being obese is no longer just a Western-dominant problem. In 1980, about 5 % of men and 8 % of women worldwide were obese. Read more
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 that over one-third of us suffer from sleeping problems? Research shows stress, going to bed late, or having to get up too early are the most common reasons we aren’t soaking up enough sleep. Read more
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 890,000 Australians currently diagnosed with diabetes. In addition to these numbers, it is also predicted that there are thousands of people with undiagnosed diabetes. Read more
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, and children often come home sicker and unhealthier when they’ve been susceptible to other kid’s germs all day. Read more
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 gastrointestinal disorder characterised by symptoms such as abdominal pain, altered bowel function, flatulence, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea. Read more
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 point of contact with most herbal medicines. Gut herbals can increase secretions of acid, pepsin and mucus with the use of herbal Bitters, calm activity using astrigent, antispasmodic and aromatic remedies or stimulate motility with emetics. Read more
Have You Looked in the Mirror & Asked Yourself, “How did I end up here”? Are You Ready to Lead a Healthier & Happier Lifestyle?
With almost 60% of the adult population overweight or obese, the search for an answer to healthy and sustainable weight loss has become increasingly important. Being over a healthy weight range is not simply a cosmetic issue, it also increases the risks of many diseases and may impact your energy levels and general feeling of well being. Read more
by Suzanne Wilson, Naturopath.
The human body is designed to naturally eliminate harmful toxins and substances from our bodies. Detoxification is a fundamental bodily function. In fact it has been a part of our culture for decades.
The ancient Greek culture would use several methods to cleanse the body such as blood letting, purgatives (laxatives), emetics (substance used to cause vomiting), hot baths, fasting and enemas (water enters the bowel to flush away toxins). Read more
In the West, detoxing has gained a huge amount of attention over recent years and hasn’t really declined in its popularity. Most people have come across the idea at some stage as it is advertised in chemists and health food shops all the time. Sandra Cabot’s liver cleansing diet springs to mind as an example. Read more
Picture two white pillowcases.
Through one pillowcase you pour 6 glasses of filtered water and two cups of herbal tea. After one full year of continual use the pillow case will still be clear, virtually clean. Through the other you pour two glasses of water, two cups of tea, 3 cups of coffee, one can of coke or Pepsi and two glasses of juice. Read more
