Australian Natural Health Magazine

Spring cleaning promotes wellbeing

It rejuvenates your thought process and clears away old habits

Spring is the perfect time to transform the things that may not be working in the home. ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 06:00

Discovering your inner self

Plug into your soul's passion and purpose.

Gabor Bukovinszky shares her breathing awareness exercise for self-realisation and relaxation. ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Mon, 09/12/2016 - 01:00

5 tips for spiritual wellness

Train your mind to be consistently present.

Training your mind to being consistently in the present moment and ‘letting go of all the shit’ can take some time, so Wanderlust yoga teacher and studio owner Rhyanna Van Leeuwarden shares her best insights to embracing your spiritual self this year. ...

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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. ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 16:23

The relationship between food and gut health

Happiness and the gut.

The research trail into how our gut influences our mood deepens with some promising links to staying calm and being happy. In the future, psychobiotics could be used to complement treatment for depression and anxiety. SARAH NANCLARES investigates. ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Fri, 11/24/2017 - 00:00

How to make your own foot scrub

Give your feet some TLC

Here is a DIY foot scrub recipe that’ll have your feet looking pretty and feeling fabulous in your summer sandals: ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 06:00

Natural sunscreen recipe

Try this homemade remedy

Janine McClelland, homeopath and managing director of natural healthcare clinic, The Remedy Group in Melbourne, believes “sunscreens with an active base of zinc oxide are generally better than other chemical based sunscreens as the zinc oxide lies on the skin without being absorbed”. ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 06:00

Back on track

Stiff neck? Tight shoulders? Chronic back pain? You're not alone. Liz Nowosad explores effective options to bring relief.

Back pain is one of modern life’s most common health complaints. Hours sat at a desk, excess weight (especially around the middle), stress, poor bedding and sedentary living habits can all exacerbate the problem. There are many options to explore when seeking relief, and as Melbourne based osteopath Danny Williams suggests, an integrated approach – which incorporates different healing modalities – can be an effective way to address the problem. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 17:07

The low-down on the contraceptive pill

The pros and cons decoded.

With the oral contraceptive pill being prescribed for a range of health-related reasons other than contraception, DR NAT KRINGOUDIS weighs in on the pros and cons of this tiny capsule. ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Sat, 08/05/2017 - 01:47

Side plank for firm abs

Tone your stomach and strengthen your core

Raphael says the best exercise of all is the side plank (which involves lying on the floor on your side and lifting your hips off the ground). ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 06:00