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Nutritional Medicine and Naturopathy
What is nutritional medicine? Nutritional medicine encompasses a holistic and individualised approach to health. Taking into account physical, psychological, social, economic and cultural aspects it seeks to create a balance that promotes optimal health as well as preventing disease. It may include; Supplementation of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Rotational or exclusion diets. Removal of certain [...]
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DHA and EPA, not so fishy business
DHA(docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA(Eicosapentaenoic acid) are both Omega-3 fatty acids naturally found in fish. Although the human body requires both for healthy function it is unable to produce sufficient quantities, consequently DHA and EPA must be attained through diet.
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Truth about Aspartame
18 November 09 A.M. Evangelista PhD The toxicology, histology and biochemistry of aspartame (aka: NutraSweet, Equal, etc) is neuro-toxic. The aspartame components injure the blood-brain barrier, allowing easy passage, and will interfere with normal nerve cell function, regardless of whether one is initially symptomatic or not.
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The Raw Food Revolution
22 October 09 Australian Natural Health Raw food is the biggest food phenomenon of the moment, burgeoning into the realm of the “ultra trendy”. A plethora of raw cookbooks are being released on the market by big name chefs. But there is much more to the raw food movement than just fashion.
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Acupuncture Sports Injury
Gus MacAnally “How can I get back to normal and back on the field, track or the court, as quickly as possible?” Acupuncture treatment ‘fast tracks’ your recovery time, and gets to the point of the problem quicker. If you happen to be sidelined by a sports injury, a fall, or injury to joint or [...]
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The Swine Flu Pandemic-Fact or Fiction?
Dr Mercola Health officials around the world are facing a public health emergency as cases of swine flu are confirmed. Health officials across the world fear this could be the leading edge of a global pandemic emerging from Mexico, where numerous people are confirmed dead as a result of the new virus. The World Health [...]
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Get a love affair going with Garlic this Winter
D Finney ND, Options, issue 30, 2008, pg 10 Heart health, good strong blood, cardiovascular protection, liver strengthening, immune boosting, nature’s number one food medicine. Get a love affair going with Garlic this winter. Flu Fighting Qualities Garlic contains Allicin, which contributes to its antimicrobial, antifungal, expectorant and immune stimulant qualities. Research has shown that [...]
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Osteopathic Winter Wellness
Terese Thomas, Osteopath, The Medical Sanctuary If you want to avoid illness or at least reduce the time and intensity of sickness this winter here are a few uncommon common sense tips to help you stay healthy, and a bit of an ‘osteopathic lecture’ to help understand HOW they help. Upper and lower respiratory tract [...]
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What can Acupuncture treat?
Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are extremely successful in the treatment of a multitude of conditions. Many people try Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as a “last resort” to serious and complex medical problems and find that it can help them when other treatments could not. Acupuncture is also often used as a [...]
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Organic Super Foods
Emma Gardiner, Options, issue 26, 2008, pg 26 Most of us have heard of super foods but a whole new breed of vitamin packed antioxidant charged foods are emerging. In the jungles of Brazil and in the forests of Tibet, horticultural discoveries are being made that will change the face of the human diet, and [...]
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Winter Flu Prevention is Better Than a Cure
The Medical Sanctuary Holistic Medical Centre It has been said that a cold is three days in the coming, three days here and three more going. So who has a spare nine days? Your immune system is your own natural defence force that protects your body against invasion by harmful bacteria, viruses, toxins and other [...]
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Could you have Candida? Survey
The Medical Sanctuary Holistic Medical Centre If you answer yes to 5 or more of the following questions, you may have candida, and colon problems. Do you run out of energy in the afternoon? Do you suffer from occasional headaches? Are you having less than 2-4 bowel movements daily? Do you have problems concentrating from [...]
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Candida Saliva Test
The Medical Sanctuary Holistic Medical Centre A simple Saliva Test for Candida is as follows: Immediately after rising before you eat or drink anything fill a clear glass with water at room temperature. Spit some saliva into the glass of water. Then check from time to time for up to an hour to see what [...]
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Candida: could yeast infection be your problem?
The Medical Sanctuary Holistic Medical Centre Candida is caused by the yeast-like fungus Candida albicans which normally lives in healthy balance with other (benign) bacteria and yeasts that inhabit our mouths, bowels, skin and other mucous membranes. When this natural balance is upset, Candida multiplies dramatically and lodges deep into the tissues. Candida imbalance may [...]
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Food Additives to Avoid
The Medical Sanctuary Holistic Medical Centre Have you ever wondered what all those numbers meant on the nutritional and ingredient labels of the products you might buy at the supermarket? Ever wondered whether they were good, bad or indifferent for your body? The numbers represent additives and will generally symbolise either an artificial color, a [...]
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Quality Sleep
Options Issue 26, 2008 If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to improve your health and wellbeing, be sure to incorporate adequate sleep into your plans. Quality sleep is as equally important as diet and exercise, in maintaining good health. The Benefits of Sleep Sleep is important for saving daytime energy, laying down of [...]
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Live Blood Screening
The Medical Sanctuary Holistic Medical Centre Also known as Hemaview live blood screening is an observation of live blood, which involves viewing a freshly taken blood sample under a microscope. A tiny prick is made on the patient’s finger and a droplet of blood is added to a sterile slide. Blood is not drawn from [...]
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Comprehensive Wellness Survey
The Medical Sanctuary Holistic Medical Centre Select the number which best describes the frequency of your symptoms. If you do not know the answer to the question, leave it blank. When you are finished, please add the number of points in each section and enter the number on the Total Points line. The score for [...]
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Acupuncture Reduces Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment As Much As Conventional Drug Therapy
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Acupuncture is as effective and longer-lasting in managing the common debilitating side effects of hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive sweating (vasomotor symptoms) associated with breast cancer treatment and has no treatment side effects compared to conventional drug therapy, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented September 24, 2008, [...]
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