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Aboriginal healing for tense shoulders and tired souls

The ancient Aboriginal Kodo massage does more than just relieve tired and aching muscles.

It is like a massage for the soul, releasing negative energies and enhancing positive energy flow as well as releasing niggling knots and muscular tension, as Liz Nowosad discovers. ...

Party skin survival guide

Keep your skin looking fresh and healthy this Christmas

Celebrations abound at this time of year, but don’t let your skin become a casualty of your festive frivolity. ...

How to apply fake tan

10 top tips for tanning

Don’t wait for the sunshine to bring forth your radiance – cheat your way there instead! ...

Embarrassed about seeing the doctor?

We can help!

With Dr. Ronald McCoy’s help, we’ve compiled three top tips to make your trip to the doc that little bit easier ...

Essential nutrients for pregnancy

Reduce the risk of complications

Pregnant women or those trying to conceive are often advised to supplement with folate to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Have you ever considered how many other key nutrients reduce the risks of pregnancy complications? ...

Common skin problems and their causes

Having trouble with your skin? Tried every lotion and potion on the market only to be continually frustrated by lack of results?

Chances are you may need to look inside for answers, as Naturopath Venus Bergner explains. ...

How to prepare your body for pregnancy

The responsible choice for your child's future

Many expecting parents place great emphasis on preparing the nursery room for the arrival of their new baby. We desire our babies to be safe, surrounded by a clean space that provides a peaceful and loving atmosphere. How many of us have considered preparing our body for pregnancy like we prepare the nursery? Preconception care is one of the most loving and responsible choices you and your partner can make together ...

Fibromyalgia - symptoms and treatment

Suffer from aching joints and sore muscles, even after zero exercise?

Kimberly, 28, had been feeling achy and tired for months. She attributed it to her 18 month old baby boy and his nocturnal habits. It wasn’t until she was overcome with pain one morning after lifting her son from his crib, that she realised something was very wrong. Sound familiar? You might be suffering from the mysterious condition called fibromyalgia ...

10 ways to get moving at work

Charmaine Yabsley investigates

Research into office-based, call centre and retail employee behaviours revealed that 77 per cent of their working day is spent sitting. And this has long-reaching effects on our health in such ways as obesity, heart problems, depression and diabetes ...

Alkalise your life

The forgotten factor in fat burning

Imagine a world where burning body fat is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Too good to be true? Perhaps, given the impact poor liver function and stress can have on our waistlines. However, there is a way of eating that can make an enormous difference to whether your body is willing to let go of a few unwanted kilos, says holistic nutritionist and author of the bestselling Accidentally Overweight, Dr Libby Weaver ...

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