What Evidence Exists That ‘Mainstream’ Medical Treatments Are Safe or Effective?

There has been much discussion, commentary and debate over a recent newspaper article urging universities to shut down natural medicine courses. ATMS Board Member David Stelfox shares his response: Dwyer’s approach has always been to present the illusion that all Complementary and Alternative medical approaches are without research-based evidence while all conventional medical treatments are [...]

Energy Drinks Can Cause Serious Health Problems and Even Death

Rise in caffeine toxicity blamed on energy drinks 16th Jan 2012 Emma Sorensen Medical Observer   AUSTRALIAN researchers are again calling for better labelling of caffeinated energy drinks after a study showed an alarming rise in cases of caffeine toxicity, which presents a risk of serious cardiac or neurological complications, and was responsible for one [...]

ARE ‘BIO-IDENTICAL’ HORMONES SAFE AND ARE THEY NATURAL?

Standard, synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) made worldwide headlines when a study released in 2002 found it increased the risk of breast cancer, heart attacks, and strokes. Indeed, the study had to be stopped prematurely due to the dangers that HRT posed to women. Therefore, vast numbers of women that were using synthetic HRT’s such [...]

FAT DADS MEAN FAT KIDS: STUDY

The Sydney Morning Herald November 14, 2011   Young children with fat dads are more likely to become obese as they grow up, scientists have found.   Previous studies have indicated children are at risk of obesity if both parents are overweight or obese. However a new study by University of Newcastle researchers found that [...]

Sugar-Sweetened Drinks May Pose Heart Risks to Women, Study Suggests

Denise Mann – Health Day Reporter 13.11.11 (HealthDay News)   Drinking two or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day may boost a woman’s risk for developing heart disease and diabetes — even if this habit isn’t causing her to pack on extra pounds, a new study says. Sugary sodas and other sweetened beverages are frequent targets [...]

SURPRISE, SURPRISE – PHARMACISTS TRYING TO MONOPOLISE!

Its one thing for pharmacists to try to take the role of a doctor by offering health advice, it’s another to try to cash in on the diet revolution (i.e. many franchised pharmacies now have their own weight loss programs) but apparently this isn’t enough for them – now they are also trying to be naturopaths [...]

What Do You Have For Breakfast?

It often surprises me when a client’s idea of a healthy breakfast is weetbix and cow’s milk; muesli or other similar start to their day (and often their children are given this too!). When you begin your day with a high carbohydrate load like this, it can make you feel drowsy, cause weight gain, increase [...]

Do You Suffer From Hayfever or Sinus Congestion?

Many people suffer in silence from allergies but allergies are not something that you simply have to put up with! It is possible to manage your allergies naturally. Common allergy symptoms include sneezing, sinus congestion, itchy eyes, persistent cough, wheezing, asthma, headaches, and skin disorders such as eczema. If you have allergies, as well as [...]

The Dangers of Anti-Depressant Use in the Elderly

New antidepressants increase risks for elderly 3.8.11 The University of Nottingham Older people taking new generation antidepressants are at more risk of dying or suffering from a range of serious health conditions including stroke, falls, fractures and epilepsy, a study involving researchers at The University of Nottingham has found. The research, published on bmj.com, discovered [...]

Having a Healthy Baby

Planning to have a healthy baby should begin a long time before conception. Research demonstrates that the preparation of both the mother’s and father’s bodies may be critical to the future wellness of your children. When both parents are really healthy, they provide a favourable environment for a baby to develop, increasing the chances of [...]

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