Acid or Alkaline?
For decades natural health practitioners have recommended a diet that ‘alkalises’ the blood stream. Basically the premise is that many diseases including cancer, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and others…
Tummy tonic
Tummy tea Do you suffer from bloating, flatulence, heartburn, reflux or perhaps IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)? If so, drinking a cup of settling tummy tea will relieve your symptoms. Traditional…
Are you a mouth breather?
We can live several weeks without food, a couple of days without water, but no more than a few minutes without air. Given its importance, it is quite amazing…
Oxygen Deprivation – Bad Idea or Body Hack?
What’s not to love about oxygen? After all, we depend on it for our very existence. So, it’s somewhat of a surprise, that a recent body hacking trend is all…
What is naturopathy?
A history and guide to naturopathic medicine in Australia. A history and guide to naturopathic medicine in Australia. Naturopathy endeavours to find out and treat the underlying cause of…
We are what we think
The influence our thoughts and emotions have on our health is now scientifically proven and Josephine Formosa explores this area. You’ve probably heard the saying, ‘You are what you…
Waving not Drowning – Negative Emotions, Stress and Weight Gain
A warning to do something to ease your pain and lower the stress in your life, before you get sick. We have had so much rain lately, I’m sure…
Yoga and Mindful Eating
Regular Yoga Practice is Associated with Mindful Eating Regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread in normal-weight people and may promote weight loss in those who are overweight.…
Water – Too Much
How much water should we drink? Health and beauty magazines tell us to drink plenty of water so that our complexion will glow like Isabella Rossellini, our figures will…
Wedding stress
Pre-wedding stress finally took its toll. Sally has just married the love of her life, Joe. Their wedding was a wild success. The following morning, the happy couple jetted…