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Environmental Toxins and your Health

Everyday exposure to toxins are silently wreaking havoc on our well-being, causing a surge in chronic diseases and health complications, including declining fertility rates. In this video, Dr Mark Hyman speaks with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno about the hidden dangers of environmental toxins. Learn about practical detoxification pathways, foods that support detox, and effective methods like … Read more

Anti-Inflammatory Eating

  The following information is courtesy of Dr Deanna Minich It is not merely a coincidence that the acronym for Advanced Glycation End-products spells out AGE. Research shows these molecules can cause oxidative stress and inflammation, two mechanisms implicated in the aging process. Inflammation and oxidative stress have also been associated with many chronic diseases plaguing society today, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.  AGEs, as you’ll see below, are implicated in these … Read more

3,257 reasons to choose natural medicine

Worldwide difference between healthspan and lifespan •  Healthspan: the length of time a person is healthy. •  Lifespan: the length of time a person lives. •  The United Nations reports the world’s lifespan is approximately 73 years. •  Healthspanis approximately 64 years. •  The estimated gap between living a healthy life and living with a … Read more

Prevention is better than treatment

It is always wonderful to read about advances in medicine. Especially when this involves doctors acknowledging the importance of nutrition for our health.  For decades doctors have, and many still do, claim that “you can eat what you want” or “diet makes no difference” to your health.  Perhaps this is due to the fact that … Read more

Heart conditions – What doctors are missing

“Studies reveal healthy mitochondria are central for optimal cardiovascular health, and scientists are now focusing on the link between mitochondrial dysfunction, ubiquinol depletion and cardiovascular health problems, including cholesterol and endothelial function” explains Dr Ross Walker, Preventative Cardiologist, Australia Article source:  https://www.biospectrumasia.com/analysis/30/23622/are-we-missing-the-beat-when-tackling-rising-rates-of-heart-conditions.html  Before you take any supplements, I strongly recommend being assessed by a qualified … Read more

Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease

Further to previous article on this topic – https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/pesticides-linked-to-parkinsons-disease/ – I am pleased to share a report provided by www.drugwatch.com Paraquat Paraquat, also known as Gramoxone, is one of the most commonly used herbicides in the world. Commercial farmers use it to kill weeds and grasses. Because Paraquat is highly toxic and can lead to … Read more

An Apple a Day

Optimum nutrition is the foundation for optimum health according to Bradley McEwen, PhD, MHSc(Hum Nutr), BHSc, Naturopath and Senior Lecturer  at Southern Cross University. Fruit and vegetables are extremely important for a healthy lifestyle as sources of nutrients for optimal health. Fruit and vegetables are important in the reduction of disease risk.  These disease risks … Read more

Respiratory infections and heavy metal exposure

Respiratory infection rates and prognosis are associated with several risk factors. Pre-existing respiratory weakness due to heavy metal exposure, particularly from smoking and air pollution, are noteworthy. These two factors (among several) both increase disease risk independently as well as provide avenues by which heavy metals enter the body. In the face of heavy metal burden, … Read more

Born Toxic

We’ve all wondered if the plastic in our environment reaches our unborn babies in the womb and now, for the first time, scientists have actually found small plastic fragments in the human placenta.1 Plastic, in its many forms, is very useful and not likely to disappear off the shelves anytime soon. So limiting exposure, especially … Read more

Can taking calcium cause cardiovascular problems?

Question: Does calcium supplementation increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)? How do we prescribe calcium safely in those with cardiovascular disease who still need it for supporting bone health?  Answer: Not all evidence points to an increased risk in CVD, and a large body of evidence including a large cohort study of postmenopausal women showed … Read more