Health

Recharge your chakras

Feeling out of sorts? It may be an energetic imbalance in your chakras

Feeling out of sorts could be due to any number of imbalances in the mind or body, but as Diana Timmins explores, it may even be an energetic imbalance in your chakras. ...

Be supplement safe

Be sure to know the active ingredients in your herbal concoction

When it comes to herbal supplements, know that ‘natural’ or ‘botanical’ doesn’t necessarily mean they’re less potent than their chemical-based competitors ...

Beans to prevent colon cancer?

Butyrate could reduce the chance of cancerous cells developing

Not only bursting with nutrients including fibre, iron and protein, beans have also been found to reduce the risk of colon cancer. ...

Pregnancy supplements to boost brain power

Kick-start your child's intellect

Children whose mothers took these supplements during pregnancy had higher intellectual levels, according to a new study ...

Sugar addiction - the facts

Naturopath Helen Goodwin offers her expert opinion

When our bodies have been knocked out of balance from too much sugar, we may struggle to get up in the morning and stay alert during the day. A foggy head, digestive problems, headaches and mood swings, including depression may also become issues. ...

Signs of stress

Feeling stressed? Consult our stress checklist to find how the most common signs

In today’s fast paced world, it’s easy to get so used to operating on high-stress-alert that it feels like the norm. ...

Breast cancer prevention, in a nutshell

The humble walnut could reduce the risk of cancer

New research published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer revealed walnuts could significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. ...

Boost your baby's brain power

Pregnant? See which supplements boost your child's intellect

Children whose mothers took these supplements during pregnancy had higher intellectual levels, according to a new study ...

How to get a good night's sleep

Improve your sleep patterns and get 8 hours a night

Struggling to sleep? The ideal amount is about 8 hours, but for some, 8 hours is the stuff that dreams are made of. ...

Natural pain relief - no pills required

Experiencing acute or chronic pain? Before you pop your next painkiller, consider trying one of these natural ways to take the edge off

What do green apples, looking at photos and swearing have in common? They’re surprisingly effective at easing aches and pains, discovers Erin Kisby. ...

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