All about Iron Iron is an important mineral necessary for the survival of the human body. Anaemia, due to iron deficiency, is one of the two leading causes of illness worldwide. Functions: the main functions of iron are to transport oxygen within the body and to convert blood sugar into energy. Iron is also part … Read more
A healthy respiratory system To most 21st century dwellers, the terms smallpox, tuberculosis and typhoid recall thoughts of period novels, settler days and times gone by. While social and medical developments have all but eliminated these historic threats, they have been replaced by a new set of immune challenges. Asthma, sinusitis and ‘flu epidemics are … Read more
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a significant cause of fatigue. A study that assessed SIBO in test subjects, found that 84% of irritable bowel syndrome sufferers, 77% of chronic fatigue patients and 100% of fibromyalgia (FM) sufferers had this small bowel dysbiotic overgrowth.3 A further study of FM patients revealed that eradication of SIBO … Read more
SPENT™ Syndrome is the new name for modern exhaustion! First described by Dr Frank Lipton. SPENT™ syndrome describes how modern living can take its toll on our bodies. SPENT™ syndrome is the result of eating the wrong foods, not getting enough sleep, under-exercising, toxic exposure and excessive emotional stress. How to know if you or … Read more
One More Reason to Ban Artificial Sweeteners from Your Diet Individuals who consume a diet high in artificially sweetened drinks are more likely to experience a decline in kidney function, according to a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s annual meeting in San Diego, California. Research conducted by Julie Lin MD, MPH, FASN … Read more
Not a day passes without more research coming to light about the poorly rested swine flu vaccine. Horror stories of terrible side effects and its ineffectiveness against the swine flu. Please read the following links: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/17/Obama-Administration-Launches-Deceptive-Swine-Flu-Propaganda-Blitz.aspx http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/28/Shocking-Swine-Flu-Vaccine-Miscarriage-Stories.aspx
Pap Tests Advice from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Dr Cheryl B. Iglesia have recommended that there is more potential for harm from the overuse of Pap tests. The reason is that young women are especially prone to develop abnormalities in the cervix that appear to be precancerous, but that will go … Read more
Deadlier than Cocaine, Heroin, and the Swine Flu? Excerpts from: Dr. Mercola; November 21 2009 The following information can be found in its entirety at http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/21/Whats-the-Real-Pandemic-in-US-Hint-It-Is-NOT-the-Swine-Flu.aspx While the statistics refer to American and US data, Australia is fairly well on par by population percentage. Addiction to prescription painkillers — which kill thousands of Americans a … Read more
Nature has been providing natural medicines for thousands of years. The Greek physician, Hippocrates (460-377BC) is quoted as saying: Everyone has a doctor in him or her: we just have to help it in its work. The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well. Our food should … Read more
Beware: Sugar-free We don’t have to look far to see “No Sugar”, “Sugar-free” on labels of everything from biscuits to soft-drinks. Before heeding the call to consume sugar free products, read how damaging artificial sweeteners are for everyone’s health, especially children. More recent research has revealed that artificial sweeteners are causing weight gain. This is … Read more
