DOES THE RESEARCH SHOW THE BENEFITS FROM TAKING FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS? 

In my clinical experience, Naturopaths used to be the primary health care practitioners that recommended fish oil supplements to their patients. We could see the large range of potential therapeutic benefits from taking marine-derived omega 3 fatty acids and we knew they were not called ‘essential’ fatty acids for no reason! These days, taking fish oil […]

WHY HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ISN’T A DISEASE

Most people would be aware that high blood pressure is harmful to the body and may put you at higher risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious cardiovascular events if left untreated.  Therefore, high blood pressure is not a condition that should be ignored but are anti-hypertensive drugs always the answer? (Note: Anti-hypertensive drugs are […]

A PARTICULAR FORM OF CURCUMIN HAS BEEN SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TO BE EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF MAJOR DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

Australian researchers have found that a specific form of Curcumin – which is the active ingredient in turmeric – has been found to treat major depression and anxiety in a randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The researchers found that this particular extract was effective in treating both major depressive disorder and anxiety and the results were comparable to commonly […]

TOXIC PLASTIC RICE FROM CHINA

Chinese Companies Are Mass Producing Plastic Rice (and It Could Cause Serious Health Problems) Please be careful about the foods you consume and what they really are because it seems that China has been producing fake rice for many years, and it’s still on the market today. Believe it or not, it is produced using poisonous […]

7 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A NATUROPATH

An increasing number of people now seek health advice from Naturopathic Physicians and Naturopaths as they become disenchanted with mainstream medicine – but how do you find the right Naturopathic practitioner? It can be confusing for the general public to find the right Naturopathic Practitioner that will have the knowledge and clinical expertise that is […]

THE SCIENTIFIC WAY TO STAY SANE UNDER STRESS

Are you sometimes so stressed, you feel as if you’re going insane? Use these 6 tips and science-based tools to keep stress out of your life and away from your business. Setember 04, 2013. As many as four in 10 adults in each region of the U.S. report that their stress levels have increased in […]

FOOD CANNOT TREAT DISEASE!

In the last few years, there has been a swing towards raw, organic food and facebook readers are swamped these days with so-called ‘miracle’ foods that will treat every illness known to man. There are posts on everything from pomegranates and pineapples through to trendy food products such as chia seeds that are supposed to […]

ADOLESCENT HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Quite dramatic physical changes take place in the body during adolescence. The most extreme of which usually occur between the ages of 15 to 18 years old. The recommended food energy requirements for boys during these years, is proportionately higher than it is for girls due to the boys greater rate of growth. Girl’s food […]

DIABETES PREVENTION

A short walk after eating significantly reduces diabetes risk in older people – while watching TV or having a snooze after eating can be dangerous for your health * Study finds quick post-meal walks as effective as one 45 minute walk a day * Lowered blood sugar for up to three hours after eating * […]

VITAMIN B6 & B2 REDUCE COLON CANCER RISK BY 20%

Increased intakes of vitamin B6 and riboflavin (B2) are associated with a 20% reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer, says a new study. The study found that, increased intakes of riboflavin and vitamin B6 were associated with significant reductions in the risk of colorectal cancer with stronger associations for tumors in specific regions, and […]

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