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Vital Vitamins for Women

09/05/2013

With so many health supplements on the market, which ones should women choose? Here’s a quick guide to some of the best, and why they're so good!

Do children need health supplements? Here are 2 you should consider…

27/04/2013

The number of health supplements available for children has increased alot recently – you can buy them in health food stores, pharmacies - even in supermarkets. Does your child really need health supplements?

5 (sneaky) ways to improve your kid's health

27/04/2013

It can be tricky to get your children to eat healthy foods every day. Here are 5 sneaky ways you can help:

3 Tasty Superfood Smoothies

18/04/2013

Looking for ways to add superfoods to your diet? Here are three great tasting shakes and smoothies with secret superfood indgredients to make your body bounce!

What is super about superfoods?

18/04/2013

A dictionary definition of a superfood might tell you they are high in nutrients, low in calories and offer a range of health benefits. All of this is true, but what makes superfoods super?

5 Ways to boost your immune health

02/04/2013

You’ve probably heard that the key to not getting sick is to have a healthy immune system, but how do you achieve that?

10 natural supplements for your immune health

02/04/2013

Eating healthily, getting enough sleep and taking exercise are all great ways to help your immune system thrive. Sometimes however, we all need a bit of extra help, and these natural supplements might be what your immune system needs!

Getting to know arthritis

19/03/2013

March 17th – 23rd is Arthritis Australia’s Arthritis Awareness Week. Even if you don’t have arthritis, you probably know someone who has. There are many types of arthritis and the most common in Australia are oseto-arthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Complementary Medicines for Arthritis

19/03/2013

Complementary Medicines refer to non-pharmceutical or conventional products used to treat illnesses. The most frequently recommended complementary medicines for arthritis conditions, particularly Osteo-Arthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), are Omega 3 Fish Oils, Chondroitin and Glucosamine.

Bioflavonoids – the super-antioxidant

07/03/2013

Every now and then, a new word appears in relation to foods and health, and soon, everyone is talking about it. Antioxidants are one example. Ten years ago, no-one really used this term. Now people use ‘antioxidants’ to sell everything from baby foods to cereals and sport drinks.

Five foods to help you fight allergies

07/03/2013

If you’re looking for a more natural solution to your seasonal allergies, take a look in your kitchen!

Is chronic inflammation affecting your health?

22/02/2013

There’s a good chance you might have heard the term ‘chronic inflammation’ used in relation to several illnesses lately. Why?

Osteo Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis – what’s the difference?

22/02/2013

Arthritis is a word often used to brand diseases affecting joints and bones, but did you know there are more than 100 different illnesses that can affect your musculoskeletal health?

7 ways to improve your heart health

04/02/2013

It’s no secret that heart disease is one of the biggest causes of death and disease in Australia. The statistics are frightening, but the good news is you have more power to prevent heart disease than you think.

3 heart-loving health supplements

04/02/2013

Caring for your heart is not matter of romance! You need to care for your heart health, especially as you age. This is not only important for people diagnosed with heart disease – it’s relative to anyone at risk of developing heart disease.

Manuka Honey And your Immunity

21/01/2013

Most honeys have some medicinal properties, and you may often hear that a spoonful of honey will soothe a sore throat, but what is special about Manuka Honey?

5 Ways to look after yourself these holidays

04/01/2013

The holidays are upon us, and this means much more food, alcohol and lazy days at the beach, but there's no need to let yourself go! Here are 5 top tips to keep you in good health while still making the most out of your holiday time!

Beautiful inside and out

26/11/2012

There are so many anti-ageing products on the market, but how many of them keep you looking beautiful AND help maintain your health too?

3 ways you can help yourself grow old gracefully

12/09/2012

We’re all aware of illnesses we might face in old age; diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, alzheimer’s, dementia. Genetics plays a large role in the way we age, but so does food and lifestyle. What can you do now that may improve your chances of ageing better later?

Got allergies? Natural relief may be at hand!

31/08/2012

An allergy is an adverse physical reaction to an external trigger. Different people are allergic to different things, and while some lucky people have no allergies at all, up to one in three people suffer allergies in some form. Luckily, there are natural ways to help manage your allergies.

Royal Jelly for women’s health

20/08/2012

The humble honey bee gives us health supplements and superfoods such as Bee Pollen, Propolis and Royal Jelly. Of the three however, Royal Jelly is most frequently associated with women’s health. Here's why.

A Wild Flower for Women’s Health

20/08/2012

Evening Primrose Oil has long been associated with women’s health, but does the oil from this North American wildflower really live up to it’s reputation?

Healthy Bones and Joints the Natural Way

03/08/2012

Keeping bones and joints healthy throughout your life, and especially as you age, is vitally important if you want to keep moving easily and enjoy all that life has to offer.

The funny looking shellfish helping arthritis sufferers around the world

18/07/2012

Since their discovery over 30 years ago, numerous analyses and studies of the Green Lipped Mussel have revealed amazing healing properties, notably their effect on inflammation in the body and the easing of symptoms of chronic arthritis and rheumatism.

Bee Pollen: The Natural Weight Loss Superfood

06/07/2012

Referred to as the ‘Food of the God’s’, Bee Pollen is one of nature’s complete foods. Carefully collected and processed by honeybees from only the finest pollen (the bees are very particular and collect only pollen with a high Amino Acid content!), it becomes a concentrated rich source of every nutrient your body needs.

If Obesity is preventable, why is it considered the single biggest threat to public health in Australia?

06/07/2012

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. Being overweight or obese now eclipses more traditional health issues such as under nutrition and infectious diseases. Obesity has overtaken smoking as the leading cause of premature death and illness in Australia, with more than 17 million Australians considered overweight or obese. It is estimated that by 2020, if weight gain continues to increase at current levels, 80% of all Australian adults and 33% of all children will be overweight or obese.

Bee Pollen – Nature’s power source for athletes

16/06/2012

Dr. Maurice Hanssen, a British researcher, once stated “Pollen should be part of the ideal athletes diet, a diet pattern which produces maximum performance with no harmful side effects”.

5 Ways With Manuka Honey

05/06/2012

If there is one natural food that offers an incredibly wide range of health benefits to the human body, it’s Manuka Honey.

Hidden Health in the Humble Hive

05/06/2012

What if there was a pill that could give your body all the nutrients it needs, protect you from disease, fight infection, give you energy, speed the healing process, and slow the ageing process?

5 Reasons you should choose chemical-free skincare

23/05/2012

Would you wash your face with a floor cleanser, drink your laundry detergent or inhale your engine de-greaser? When you use chemical products on your skin you actually ingest them, just as you do your food, and in doing so, you’re feeding yourself with dangerous chemical toxins...

How healthy is your health supplement?

21/04/2012

You take vitamins and supplements to improve or maintain your health, so you expect those products to be manufactured safely, with quality ingredients and compliance to regulations or standards, right? But how do you know this is the case?

How to spot a Quality Health Supplement – Your quick Guide

21/04/2012

Consumption of natural health supplements is at an all-time high, and the industry is growing rapidly. It has been reported that up to 1 in 3 westerners take some kind of complementary or alternative health product on a regular basis. With so many products on the market, all varying in price and claims, it’s difficult to know which ones to trust with your good health. Here, we explain some common symbols and references you may find on the packaging of your health supplements, in order to help you choose the best quality natural health supplements for you.

What is Lanolin?

15/02/2012

Natural Australian Lanolin is a natural product found in sheep's wool that is often used to protect, heal and moisturize skin. Lanolin is perfect for anyone looking to maintain skin softness and appearance with an all-natural product.

Who are Herbs of Gold?

06/02/2012

Herbs of Gold is an Australian producer of health supplements combining traditional European, Chinese and Ayurvedic (Indian) medicines with modern vitamin and mineral knowledge.

6 Botanicals Australia

03/02/2012

Natural Life™ products are built on the philosphy that the key to good health is abundant in nature. With all-natural and organic ingredients, 6 Botanicals Australia is no different.

What is Lecithin?

25/01/2012

Lecithin is a natural health supplement most commnly used to assist with lowering cholesterol and improving liver health.

What is Royal Jelly?

23/01/2012

Royal Jelly is a nutrient produced by bees for the raising of a Queen Bee. For humans, Royal Jelly is a super-rich source of a multiple of vitamins and minerals that can benefit general health and wellbeing.

Shark Cartilage

23/01/2012

Shark cartilage is a 100% natural product that is widely used as a supplement for the repair and maintenance of joint health. It is said to bring relief to sufferers of arthritis, osteoarthritis and sport-induced tissue pain.

What is Squalene?

23/01/2012

Squalene is a derivative of shark liver and is often referred to as ‘shark liver oil.’ It's benefits may include temporary relief from arthritic pain and joint inflammation, and for maintaining healthy immune function, endurance and fighting disease.

What is Propolis?

22/01/2012

Propolis has been around for over 45 million years and has been used as a healing agent since early civilisation. Today, there is mounting evidence that Propolis may stimulate and support healthy immune function. A healthy immune system means greater resistance and better defence against infection, illness and disease.

What is Evening Primrose Oil?

22/01/2012

Evening Primrose is a wildflower, native to the US, where it has been used by native Americans for healing purposes for centuries. Today, the Evening Primrose plant grows easily in many parts of the world and its range of health benefits - particularly for women - have been studied and documented for decades.

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