In a world of quick-fixes and a “one pill for every ill” approach to healthcare, it is no wonder that we are seeing a dramatic rise in chronic illnesses. The term “holistic health” is often bantered about but what does it really mean? Whether you are looking at naturopathic or homeopathic medicine, the approach is … Read more
Are you tired of wasting money on ineffective dietary supplements? Over the past year or more I have seen a steep increase in people seeking help with their anxiety, energy levels, mental ‘fog,’ and memory challenges. A concerning commonality is the amount of dietary supplements many people are using. Often more than 15 different products! … Read more
Often the first prescription people receive to combat osteoporosis, or osteopenia, is a Vitamin D and/or calcium supplement. Unfortunately, the most commonly prescribed brand uses calcium carbonate which is very poorly bioavailable. This form of calcium has also been linked with accumulating in soft tissues – including blood vessels, heart and kidneys – causing significant … Read more
The following information is courtesy of Dr Mercola and nutritionfacts.org An estimated 12.3 million Americans over 50 are affected by osteoporosis (“porous bone” or low bone density), and an additional 47 million younger Americans are in the early stages. Worldwide, the prevalence is 18.3% Rates of hip fractures vary from tenfold to a hundredfold between … Read more
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
When it comes to using supplements, there are a lot of considerations that must be taken into account. Simply reading something or listening to a well-meaning friend and then purchasing a supplement off the shelf does not mean it is suitable for you. Here’s one example of ECGC, an extract from green tea, known for … Read more
Why is microcirculation so important? A healthy microvascular system is essential to the health of the entire body. It functions to supply blood, oxygen and nutrients to all of the body’s cells, tissues and organs.1 As such, poor microcirculation can lead to the initiation and gradual worsening of many chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetic … Read more
Stress is an integral part of our life and everyone experiences stress from time to time. It can create an adverse impact on your physical, mental and spiritual health, and affect your personal relationships, career, and social life. Improving your stress resilience could play a critical role in reducing the impact of stress on your … Read more
Do you: Feel easily bloated when consuming prebiotic-rich foods and prebiotic supplements? Feel desperately in need of support for gut and immune health? Eat lots of potentially carcinogenic foods? FINDING ANSWERS IN PLANT FOOD It turns out that the answer has been ‘hiding in plain sight’ – in the form of dietary polyphenols. The traditional … Read more
The concept of humans being electromagnetic has gained prominence in the last few decades. And this concept has given rise to a number of treatments and diagnostic procedures that can bring about remarkable innovation in the field of medicine. Here is a brief introduction of how frequency therapy can be used to restore your health. … Read more