Australian Natural Health Magazine

Not so sweet…

When we think of sugar and the foods containing it, we tend to think of a treat. A chocolate biscuit with a cup of tea, an ice cream on a hot summers day, a slice of birthday cake or a cold, refreshing can of soda.

We don’t so much consider, that refined sugars are present in large amounts in many of the foods we consume on a daily basis. Liz Nowosad looks a little deeper into the implications of high sugar levels on our health. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Fri, 12/17/2010 - 14:43

Oestrogen progesterone imbalance

An increasing problem among women

Oestrogen progesterone imbalance is responsible for many health issues, says naturopath Sally Mathrick. Too much oestrogen in relation to progesterone is called oestrogen dominance or excess, and is becoming an increasingly common problem. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 11:22

Vitamins and minerals – what should you take?

Even if you're diligent about your diet, you may fall short of some essential vitamins and minerals. Erin Kisby investigates the supplements that could give your health a much-needed boost.

Even if you're diligent about your diet, you may fall short of some essential vitamins and minerals. Erin Kisby investigates the supplements that could give your health a much-needed boost. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:52

Pregnancy - foods to avoid

There's a lot of conflicting information about what you can and can't eat during pregnancy. Natasha Meerding gives us the definitve list of foods to avoid.

During pregnancy there is an increased focus on foods to avoid – these are foods that have the potential to be dangerous to your baby’s health. There is a lot of confusion about what these foods are and why they are not recommended during pregnancy. Susanna Nelson spoke to dietician Natasha Meerding to put an end to the confusion about what foods we can't eat while pregnant ...

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Get laughing, get healthy

The simple act of laughing does far more than merely make us feel good.

In fact, the next time you have a good belly laugh, consider that what you’re actually doing is giving yourself a complete mind and body workout. David Goding discovers that laughter may really be the best medicine. Seriously. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Fri, 12/17/2010 - 10:32

Creative thinking with Edward de Bono

Are you happy?

If you answered yes, it’s most likely because your mind knows how to be happy. According to creative thinking genius, Edward de Bono, happiness is a thinking habit that can be learnt. Diana Timmins explains. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Fri, 12/17/2010 - 15:41

Beauty inside out

The popularity of Eastern therapies is growing as more and more of us strive to achieve harmony between inner health and outer beauty.

Jennifer Kang explains how you can use Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to blossom… naturally. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Fri, 12/17/2010 - 14:21

Developing Confidence

Some of us have it and some of us don’t. Confidence. It’s an essential part of life happiness and success, at work, in relationships and within yourself. Building confidence is all about taking action, discovers David Goding.

Fortunately, you can learn how to be more confident, says Dr Russ Harris, author of The Confidence Gap. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 18:30

48 Hours to Unwind

After a stressful week at work it can be hard to switch off when the weekend rolls around. Linda Smith shows you how to let go and recharge, leaving you refreshed and ready for Monday.

After a stressful week at work it can be hard to switch off when the weekend rolls around. Linda Smith shows you how to let go and recharge, leaving you refreshed and ready for Monday. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 11:42

Get your glow on!

Top tips for stunning summer skin

The saying ‘beauty is skin deep’ is so true and cultivating inner beauty is a task worthy of ongoing effort and energy throughout life. To make that inner beauty more outwardly radiant, Naturopath Sally Mathrick shares some tips on caring for skin th ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Fri, 12/17/2010 - 14:08