Fruit and Vegetables Reaching an Alarming State of Nutrient Depletion by Marco Torres, The Art of Healing What if our food has been getting less and less nutritious? What if modern intensive farming methods — many of which solved malnutrition problems when they were first introduced — have affected the mineral and vitamin content of … Read more
Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) is known to increase the risk of breast cancer, and is one of the most important modifiable risk factors.1 Many women seek out alternatives to MHT to help support them through this life phase, safely and effectively. Herbal medicine is a powerful modality, and along with nutrition and lifestyle modifications, can … Read more
The popular heartburn drugs known as proton pump inhibitors have been linked to a range of ills: bone fractures, kidney problems, infections and more. More recently, research has examined adverse effects of ant-acid medications on the outcome of pneumonia and coronavirus infections. Now a large new study has found that they are associated with an … Read more
Research is drawing links between brain plasticity and the healing powers of sleep Most of us feel a good night’s sleep helps us function better during the day. But researchers are only now beginning to connect the dots between brain plasticity and the healing powers of sleep — and what happens to insomniacs when that … Read more
Further to my recent article on the dangers of self-prescribing and obtaining inferior quality nutritional supplements on-line or over-the-counter, here are some more reasons to seek qualified professional advice, in a clinic environment, to ensure you are getting the best possible care for your individual needs. Australian Natural Medicine companies lead the world in manufacturing … Read more
The following article was submitted and written by Mel Raymond: More than just substances – Unpublicised Addictions Addiction is a curious phenomenon, and one we do not fully understand. Some of us are more prone to addiction than others – the so called ‘addictive personality’ is no mere myth, and scientists think that predisposition to … Read more
You may have seen recent media reports regarding a tragic outcome for an individual taking food supplements purchased online, in circumstances that seem to include an unusual and idiosyncratic reaction to one or more ingredients. As the product in question does not seem to be a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) listed product, there is some … Read more
Saying goodbye to the sun, sea and freedom after a relaxing holiday drenched in wine and chocolate, may be a little depressing. There’s nothing like a dose of the post-holiday blues to make you wish you’d chucked it all in and opened that yoga school in the Mediterranean…. Nevertheless, its back to the normal routine, … Read more
Submitted by Daniel Weber: This article discusses the magical concept of detox and makes some interesting conclusions. Is there some easy way to detox or it mostly a fad? I believe that we do need to reduce toxic accumulations of heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides, and other chemicals but it should be specific to the … Read more
