To say that chocolate is confectionery is like saying a diamond is a hardened lump of carbon. Both statements are true, but they totally miss the point. Chocolates are not food .....
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Chickens, hormones and the end of an urban myth
I am guilty of perpetuating an urban myth — the one about chickens being force-fed hormones. For years I believed the story. What else could explain chicken breasts the s .....
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha Lipoic Acid may not be as well known as other antioxidants, but this is bound to change as medical research reveals the enormous benefits of this important nutrient. Whil .....
Acid forming foods
Our body likes to be in a state of steady balance (homoeostasis). We prefer our blood pressure to be within a certain safe range, same goes for blood sugar levels, hormone levels, temperatur .....
Natural Therapies for Jet Lag
Australia lies in splendid geographical isolation. Unfortunately, this means a plane journey of between 8 and 24 hours if we want to travel overseas for holiday or work. .....
Gone with the Wind
Is your tummy bloated? Is flatulence causing you concern? Yes and yes are the answers I commonly hear from patients. Even for the most ladylike among us, it is normal to pass 2 .....
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