Before you reach for an antacid tablet, try these three natural remedies: Press the point Acupressure is a quick way to stop acid rising into your oesophagus. To find the right point, place two fingertips about four inches above your navel. Gently press on this spot until you feel relief. Line your stomach Certain herbs […]

When you drink too much alcohol, your liver — which is responsible for detoxifying your body — is overwhelmed by dealing with the breakdown product, called acetaldehyde, and that’s what creates the horrible feeling. The other main reason is dehydration, because alcohol robs your body of water. In addition to time-honoured ploys such as eating […]

When you’re uptight and pressed for time, this simple yoga posture will offer you instant rest and a recharge — even at your desk. Sitting in a chair with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, lean forward with your trunk and rest your head and arms on a desk or table. Tuck […]

Deck the halls — and hit the shopping mall — without straining your back. This exercise targets upper and middle back muscles, that tire quickly when you’re on your feet all day, and helps increase endurance to maintain good posture and reduce the risk of injury to your back. Holding a 2kg weight in each […]

It seems we haven’t heard too much about HIV/AIDS lately. However AIDS Awareness Week runs from Friday, November 24 to World AIDS Day on Friday, December 1. Fittingly, the theme is ‘HIV/AIDS — Let’s talk about it: many faces, different stories.’ Here are some fascinating facts and figures about HIV/AIDS, compiled by the AIDS Trust […]

Forget peace on earth and goodwill to all men: Christmas can be a nightmare. Here’s how to rise above the pressure: Shop smart Resist the temptation to spend, spend, spend. Do-it-yourself gifts, like a framed photo or homemade jam, not only save you money, they mean more than shop-bought items. Other money-saving ideas include having […]

‘I’ve been on so many diets, have lost some weight, but never enough. Before I know it, I’m off the diet and the weight’s piled on again. Can you help?’ If losing weight were as simple as making the decision to cut down on food until we’d lost what we needed to, the entire nation […]

‘I’m 2½ months pregnant and the baby has a slow heart. What should I start eating for the baby to be healthy and strong?’ — Emma It’s so distressing to hear this kind of news at any stage during your pregnancy but there are many people who live to a grand old age with a […]

A toned and taut Kirstie Alley reveals how you too can look amazing in a cossie. Kirstie worked hard to get into shape for her bikini debut on Oprah. She went hiking every morning for an hour, then tried for an afternoon workout of weights, circuit training, pilates or yoga. She also followed a 5000kJ-a-day […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au ‘My son has a very healthy appetite but is overweight. I don’t want to make a big thing of it but for his own sake would like him to lose weight.’ — Wendy I often hear people describe their […]