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Halitosis … or just bad breath?

There are few things more unpleasant and uncomfortable in social situations than talking to someone with bad breath.  For many people, grabbing a mint or a piece of gum is quick solutionwhich only masks the problem. This approach often fails to address the root causes of bad breath, which for many people includes dietary deficiency. The reality … Read more

Water Fluoridation

The Queensland Government has now left the decision of whether or not to add fluoride to our drinking water to each individual Council.  Please lobby your local member to put an end to this practice. Dr Mercola reports on the detrimental side effects of fluoridation.  While the report discussed US data, we are faced with … Read more

Past research slammed: Margarine now more harmful than butter

Butter is now proven to be a better choice than margarine for heart health. It’s great to see that Australian research is finally challenging the truth surrounding margarine.  Perhaps now more of the initial research that was conducted into the benefits of eating natural butter compared to hydrogenated genetically modified plant oils will be made … Read more

The Grain Gain

During a recent visit to a large shopping centre, I could not help but notice the number of people who were carrying excess weight.  The health implications of being overweight or obese are surely well-known and do not require reiteration here.  What is frightening though, is the number of young people who are overweight. Please … Read more

Go unprocessed

Do you have any health concerns?  Fatigue, pain, weight issues, impaired concentration or poor memory, diabetes, cancer or other health issue? Virtually all reputable reports written about either maintaining good health or achieving good health, all say the same thing – avoid processed foods!  By eating naturally grown, organic produce, you give your body the … Read more

Migraine ‘cure’

The following is an excerpt from GU clinical news release regarding studies into possible treatments for migraine headaches: Following on from the success of this trial at the Griffith Health Institute’s Genomics Research Centre, a further study will hone in on specific supplement dosages tailored to an individual migraine sufferer’s genetic profile. For the final … Read more

Fluoride

Fluoride continues to be added to our drinking water.  Did you know that by preparing a baby’s bottle using fluoridated water you could be causing irreparable damage?  Here are a few links which I urge you to view: http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/fluoridegate/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TopDocumentaryFilms+%28Top+Documentary+Films+-+Watch+Free+Documentaries+Online%29&goback=%2Egde_4044751_member_206185523 http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/01/20/fluoride-denialism.aspx?e_cid=20130120_SNL_Art_1&utm_source=snl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20130120 Fluoride blocks the body’s uptake of iodine.  Australians, in particular Queenslanders, are chronically deficient in … Read more

Stem Cells

Stem Cells are defined as:   biological cells found in all multicellular organisms, that can divide (through mitosis) and differentiate into diverse specialized cell types and can self-renew to produce more stem cells. In mammals, there are two broad types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells, which are isolated from the inner cell mass of blastocysts, … Read more

When Safe isn’t

During a recent browse in a supermarket, I noticed a well-known baby care range. The bathwash was labeled “Safe for newborn babies”. The following is a list of the ingredients: Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan laurate, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance [HL20-36715]. PEG stands for propylene … Read more

Are you dehydrated?

The following is an article written by Phillip Day – Investigative Journalist & Founder of “The Campaign For Truth In Medicine” As Featured in Food Matters It is fair to say that discussion about adequate water consumption and hydration comes up in nearly every patient consultation.  It is not only the elderly who are prone … Read more