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A natural substance found in the body, hyaluronic acid (HA) has the highest concentrations in eye and joint fluids – acting as a cushioning lubricant. It is actually present in...

Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb used in the traditional medicine of India. Used in Ayurvedic medicine, where the belief is that we should place great emphasis on prevention and...

Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a powder made from the deposit of fossilised aquatic organisms (called diatoms) found in water sources all over the world. The fossils produce a dry sediment high...

A blog of a more personal note. I’m nearing retirement age and thought it was about time to kick an addiction. My addition was a couple of biscuits with my...

These two supplements may not be on your radar just yet. Still, they are slowly rising in popularity as Dr Fauci has been discussing them extensively since the beginning of the COVID-19...

Characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, with alternating constipation and diarrhoea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be attributed to environmental factors or diet. The actual cause is unknown, but it certainly...

Do you agree that we are constantly bombarded by advertising representative of the svelte thin figure? Does it make your self-esteem plummet or are you able to ignore the hype...

Turmeric paste: Did you know that use of turmeric dates back 4000 years? For many people in western countries, turmeric is a relatively new addition to the modern-day pantry of...

Smoko time on the farm meant brewed tea leaves, served in an enamel mug and delivered to the paddock. It meant mum making scones, pikelets, cakes and biscuits to feed the...

The scale isn’t budging….You are putting in the time, working out and lifting heavier than you have prior. Your clothes are FITTING better and you FEEL smaller but what is...

When you can’t go to the toilet, with three or fewer bowel movements a week, this is called constipation. It is caused by the colon absorbing too much water from...

It is a stinky subject taking about your poo, faeces, number twos, poop, dump, sludge, stool, excrement – no doubt the waste we excrete each day is synonymous with laughter and...

What do you reckon? Should we re-spell sugar as ‘suga’ and regard it as a four-letter word – bad, bad for you! Amazingly, sugar is the only addictive drug we...

There are so many differing circumstances and scenarios surrounding all of us baby boomers as we hit our retirement years, that it would be impossible for me to cover them...

Are you edging closer to being 50? What did you think when you looked in the mirror today? Has your bum dropped? Did your boobs fit into the bra you...

Our pets are our family too. We cry buckets when they pass away and have a small funeral in their honour; recognition of the pleasure they gave us in their...

R U OK? day is Thursday September 10th 2020. It is intended to galvanise Australians into action as a reminder to ask – every day – our friends, family and...

The human body has thousands of chemical reactions happening every day, with the integral part played by minerals and vitamins, both of which are essential for a healthy body, but...

First, let’s understand what Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is. It is an autoimmune disorder that affects the joints in the body and only has around a 10% spontaneous remission rate with...

Let’s talk about coffee! You either love it or hate it, live off it or can’t drink it. Coffee is the second-most traded commodity in the world, behind petroleum. So...

Did you know that with every step you take, every push of a pedal or every lap swam in a pool, you’re enhancing your brains cognitive health and fitness. We all know about...

Unless you’re one of our Northern Hemisphere followers, you should be smack bang in the middle of winter right now. Here in SE Queensland, we’re blessed with very mild winters,...

We talk extensively about the history, health benefits and medicinal properties of Turmeric, however, one topic we haven’t covered is the growth and harvest process of the plant. Today we’re...

Have you become a bit of a couch potato during the Covid crisis? Have you found that your brain is a bit foggy and not thinking properly? No – you...

29th of July World National Tiger Day The largest cats in the world are in severe decline. About 100 years ago, there were approximately 100,000 tigers living in the Asian...

The most common problems associated with the digestive tract are diarrhoea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and heartburn. These can be caused by many things, such as an unhealthy lifestyle, poor nutrition,...

In this age of chaos on the news, with worthy causes such as child nutrition, endangered wildlife and litter on the planet, there is one other extremely serious issue. Bees....

Objective Sleep Apnoea or OSA is a sleep disorder that affects around 34% of Australians, 25% of those are men over the age of 35. Common symptoms of objective sleep apnoea...

Did you know that having a strong immune system is one of the ways to help prevent infections?  If you’re wondering how to boost your immune system here are a...

It’s that time of year again in Australia, where the weather starts to cool down and we become more susceptible to colds and cases of flu. With the current coronavirus...

No cure currently exists for Alzheimer’s, but medication and management strategies may temporarily improve symptoms. Many different studies have explored the potential role of Turmeric as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease....

We all know that the immune system works to protect us from getting sick, but only a few of us can exactly describe how it works the same way we...

With the ever-growing popularity of holistic health and wellbeing; it is no wonder more people are seeking out and trying therapies that aren’t classified as ‘mainstream medicine’. If you’re reading...

One thing Australians pride themselves is their good coffee.  Australia’s coffee reputation is so prominent that it’s gaining patronage in New York and other states in America. It’s garnered such...

Every year leading up to flu season we discuss how to naturally boost your immune system. However, this year as we head towards the cooler months, there is another, more serious threat...

If you, like so many others around the world, are currently self-isolating you may have noticed that you’re feeling more anxious, unsettled or nervous than usual. It can be easy...

We, humans, are social beings; we share mirror neurons that allow us to match each other’s emotions unconsciously; This is important to know if you have found yourself feeling more nervous...

These days, work-life balance seems to be a luxury. With technology, it’s already nearly impossible to completely disconnect from work, even on holidays and weekends. People struggle to maintain a...

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, many companies are implementing voluntary or mandatory work-from-home policies. That means lots of people are dealing with this new and unusual challenge. For many people,...

There is a saying that “You are what you eat”, but did you know that it can mean literally? It turns out it’s actually a guide to remembering which food...

As fear increases about coronavirus so to have online searches and plenty of misinformation about how to strengthen the immune system. The bottom line is that there is no magic pill,...

The world has become more aware of mental health problems. In fact, there is an increasing trend of people suffering from these issues, one of which is stress. According to health...

What are you doing while you’re reading this? Are you sitting down? Drinking a cup of coffee? Lying in bed? Whatever you are doing, there is an organ that continues...

When Choosing a Turmeric Supplement, Always Look for One with Black Pepper Why? This is a great question. Essentially it all comes down to absorption or bioavailability. Turmeric is a...

We know we already explained in a previous blog the difference of Turmeric and Curcumin: that Curcumin is found with the Turmeric root. Yet, we still get this question daily, so we...

Have you ever felt “butterflies” in your stomach? Not that queasy sensation during your first date or that nervous feeling during your first job interview! I mean that sharp pain,...

What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a defense mechanism in the body. The immune system recognizes damaged cells, irritants, and pathogens, and it begins the healing process. When something harmful or...

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