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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

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

The dangers of self-prescribing

It is all too easy and tempting to purchase nutritional supplements.  They are available in massive displays at the supermarket, chemists and health food stores.  The internet provides further temptation to ‘research’ any health condition and offer a myriad of ‘cures’.  Friends and colleages are often too forthcoming with ‘advice’ and personal recommendations.  Before you … Read more

Slip Slot Slap

For years now Australians have been exposed to major marketing campaigns advising us to Slip Slop Slap to prevent skin cancer from sun damage.  The warnings have been extended to wearing long sleeved clothing, hats, staying in the shade and generally covering up to prevent sun exposure. The result?  Children with Rickets.  Significant Vitamin D deficiencies.  … Read more

Iodine

Iodine is a vitally important nutrient that is detected in every organ and tissue.  Along with being essential for healthy thyroid function and efficient metabolism, there is increasing evidence that low iodine is related to numerous diseases, including cancer.  Worldwide, it’s thought that up to 40 percent of the population is at risk of iodine … Read more

Beware of some health supplements

While I prefer to avoid watching commercial television as much as possible, sometimes it is beneficial when I do.  For example this morning I caught a snippet of a show called Dr Oz.  Today’s show discussed nutritional supplements and some of the information was valuable to consumers – even if many of the references and … Read more

How long will it take?

This question is often asked when people come in to see me suffering chronic conditions.  In most cases, the condition has been long standing and only once medical treatments have proven unsatisfactory, do they seek natural therapies. As a general rule, for every decade of life, it takes four weeks of detoxification to de-acidify your … Read more

Where USA goes, Australia tends to follow

It is not that long ago that Europe banned the use of herbal remedies.  Remedies that have been used for thousands of years.  Now the USA Food & Drug Administration(FDA) are trying to ban nutritional supplements – basically replacing natural supplements with synthetic ones.  Our body cannot process anything synthetic! Please read the attached article and … Read more

Natural health care under threat

Recent legislative changes in Europe and Canada have outlawed the use of herbal remedies. While these laws are geographically removed from Australia, their ramifications are huge. Banning the use of herbal remedies also affects their cultivation. Many of the herbs we use in Australia are sourced from overseas as they just don’t grow here. Please … Read more

Freedom of Health Care

Do we really have freedom to choose what health care is best for us?  Are we not pressured into vaccinations?  Parents who choose a natural approach are ostricised.  How would you feel if natural supplements like vitamins and minerals we also no longer available to you?  Our food chain is being consistently polluted with use … Read more