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Carrageenan: the secret food additive

Carrageenan is injected into meat for moisture retention, added to soymilk, and you can even find it in some toothpastes, writes Andrea Bentancor ...

Herbal teas

Natural remedies for insomnia, stress and kidney problems

Want to improve your health? Drinking herbal tea is a step in the right direction. ...

Salt and its benefits

Sole (pronounced sol-ay) can lower blood pressure

We’re told to cut back on salt, but knowing your table variety from that made by Mother Nature can mean the difference between heart disease and health (and therefore beauty) at a cellular level. ...

Which milk is best?

Naturopath Helen Goodwin offers her expert opinion

Is dairy milk good for us? Or, would we better off omitting it from our diets and favouring dairy alternatives for our morning muesli? Naturopath Helen Goodwin investigates ...

Ashtanga yoga

Improve your health

Yogi Amanda Ferris talks about a vigorous yoga practice that is not for the faint hearted ...

Joan Borysenko: Healing begins by taking your power back

"You’re not a victim of illness or of life"

Joan Borysenko, a renowned speaker in integrative medicine and the mind/body connection, is a firm believer in mind over matter. ...

The yoga bliss effect

Release your happy hormones!

Just how our emotions impact our biochemistry is extraordinary, and when we are in a state of happiness, our brain acknowledges these patterns of emotions. ...

Avocado toast with alfalfa sprouts

Kick-start your morning with a healthy breakfast that's easy to make

Avocado is an excellent source of essential fatty acids. Combined with good-quality bread, it is a great way to start the day ...

What is anxiety?

Naturopath Kylie Cloney sorts through the facts

You're standing in front of 300 people about to deliver a speech. You’re feeling confident but a little nervous. Your name is called and all of a sudden your heart starts to beat uncontrollably. ...

Natural spring detox

Designed to remove internal toxins

Winter-induced tummy rolls may be a fashion foe, but more importantly, that extra padding could be posing a serious health hazard. Eliminate metals and allergens ingested over the cooler months with a natural spring detox designed to remove internal toxins. Shannon Dunn explains how. ...

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