The medical definition of fibrositis is “an inflammation of the white fibrous tissue of the body, especially of the muscle sheaths, ligaments, tendons, periosteum and facial layers of the locomotor system and marked by pain and stiffness”. Recent evidence suggests … Read More
Yoga is defined as a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India around 5,000 years ago. Over time, yoga has become one of the most popular forms of exercise in the Western world. … Read More
This article was published and is reprinted with permission from Deborah Hutton’s website Balance. To see the original article, click here (https://balancebydeborahhutton.com.au/bowel-cancer-screening-kit/) Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world. Bowel cancer screening, using … Read More
Stress plays an important role in our quality-of-life. Even children talk of “being stressed”! Gentle stress reducers can help and some are so simple we dismiss their importance. Follow these suggestions and feel the difference!
We see the ads on television every day. A new, special water promising all sorts of health benefits and endorsed by the latest celebrity. Really? How different is this water with one we already enjoy, like tap water or fruit-infused … Read More
Daily exercise is important for overall health. We hear this message so often but sometimes it’s not that easy. Does walking give the same health benefits as jogging? Not many joggers seem to enjoy the process. Do they suffer more … Read More
Why does high blood pressure develop? It can depend on genetics, ethnicity, socio-economic status, age, food choices, stress levels, nicotine or alcohol addiction and if you are male or female. Can natural therapies make a difference?
This article originally appears in The New Daily (www.thenewdaily.com.au). It is reprinted here with permission. Spring is the time when buds burst and the skies brighten – and spring cleaning hits households everywhere. This time-honoured practice has a long history and … Read More
Poor Digestion: Even when our food intake is good, inefficient digestion can limit our body’s uptake of vitamins. Some common causes of inefficient digestion are not chewing well enough and eating too quickly. Each of these results in larger … Read More
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in all of your body’s cells. It is normal to have cholesterol. Cholesterol is an important part of a healthy body because it is used … Read More