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11
SEP
2017
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Time to prepare for hay fever season

For many people, the joy of spring is dampened by the return of hay fever and allergy season. Even if the sneezing, itching and fatiguing symptoms haven’t yet hit – now is the time to prepare for the seasonal onslaught.   Five ways to prepare for hayfever season Spring...
30
NOV
2016

Could you be at risk of getting scurvy?

With a rush of new cases of scurvy diagnosed recently in Australia – are you at risk of a vitamin C deficiency? Vitamin C facts and fiction Almost every report focuses on the need to eat more foods rich in vitamin C, without understanding why some of these foods might have little...
03
AUG
2015

Health Q & A – preventing and treating hayfever

This week Martin asks: I’ve been sneezing for the past week I guess that means it’s hayfever season again. Are there any natural alternatives to antihistamines? View on Youtube. Resources Spring clean guidelines.
04
MAY
2015

Health Q&A – that damn virus

This week SJ asks “Are there any natural alternatives to antivirals for HSV2?” View on Youtube.   Resources Foods high in arginine.    
10
SEP
2013

Spring survival guide

Did you know it is reported that 3.2 million Australians experience hay fever each year?  Are you one of them? Hay fever is also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis. It’s usually caused when pollens from flowering trees, weeds and grasses irritate the nasal passages. It’s not...
04
DEC
2012

Superfood myths: pomegranate seeds

A recent article in The Age explored the top ten superfoods. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve examined each of the claims and adding a few of my own. Which ones will live up to the hype? Pomegranate seeds The claim: “high vitamin-C content and fatty acids”. The evidence: Let’s...
07
NOV
2011

Are multivitamins killing you?

If you’ve been following the news lately you could believe vitamin and mineral supplements are either a waste of money or worse. According to reports of one study, they’ll even shorten your life. Popping vitamins may do more harm than good, according to a new study that adds to a...
07
SEP
2011

Optimum wellbeing in spring

Spring is the season for lifting your spirit, a positive outlook, renewal and growth. After a long, cool winter, the return of sunny days can gladden the heart. Just as the sap rises in plants, it’s not unusual to experience an uprising of emotions with the coming of spring. Some...
05
NOV
2010

Stress: Part Three – Natural Remedies

Part three in a special series on stress. Part one looks at the biology of stress and part two shows you ways to change your reaction to stress. “Stress is basically a disconnection from the earth, a forgetting of the breath. Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that...

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