Health

According to Australia’s Infertility Network, 15 percent of couples have difficulty starting a family. Alternative approaches counsel patients to restore balance to mind and body prior to conception, which is something many women desperate for a baby find difficult. “If I had to describe a typical patient,” says natural fertility expert Francesca Naish, “she would […]

Swapping your regular perfume for a naturally-derived fragrance can deliver more than just a beautiful scent. Formulated with pure essential oils, they can offer holistic wellbeing too, writes Shonagh Walker. Drawing from the age-old traditions of aromatherapy, natural perfumes are attractive for a range of reasons. As well as offering a pretty scent, they actually […]

On average, Australian adults consume between 8g and 12g of salt daily, which is twice the 6g daily that the National Health & Medical Research Council suggests, and high salt intake is a leading risk factor for people with hypertension. But if you think you don’t need to worry until your blood pressure starts to […]

Vitamin C? Check. Echinacea? Check. What else should you be taking to keep colds and flu at bay this winter? A study of more than 1000 people published in Pharmacological Research found that taking supplements of up to 1000mg of quercetin (a flavonoid found naturally in onions, garlic, apples, green and black tea, red grapes, […]

Have you been feeling a little fluey lately? Instead of visiting the pharmacy, visit the greengrocers and stock up on foods that boost your immune system. Nutritionist Joanna McMillan says preventing the flu and other bugs this winter is as easy as boosting your immune system by eating a healthy well-rounded diet that includes the […]

One in 100 Australians suffer from coeliac disease, an auto-immune disorder caused by gluten in food. Dietician Karen Inge reports on the popularity of gluten-free diets and who actually needs to be on them. It’s amazing how the popularity and availability of gluten-free foods has increased in recent years. No longer do you have to […]

Across Australia, children’s waistlines are steadily expanding as intake of fast food and soft drinks because increasingly normal. With a host of unhealthy options available at almost every school canteen, here are some guidelines to help you ensure your children are eating a balanced diet. In pictures: Gym habits that are holding you back A […]

The use of Asian vegetables in everyday cooking is becoming increasingly popular, adding great flavours, colours and textures to many of your favourite dishes — but how do you know which ones to use? This guide looks at some of the most common Asian vegetables and explains why you should add them to your shopping […]

The following meal ideas have been designed to include a variety of foods that are easy to prepare and easy to eat. The meal suggestions and recipes focus on a range of plant foods and are meat-free. The addition of lean meats, chicken or fish is an optional extra for those who wish to include […]

Cameron Diaz has said she has never worried about her weight or what she eats, but what’s the reason behind her new gym junkie attitude and refusal to eating fried foods? The 38-year-old actress has opened up to Elle magazine about her new diet and exercise regime saying that in order to pursue her new […]