ADHD breakthrough
New ADHD research Researchers at Melbourne's Swinburne University believe they have found a natural treatment which could help children suffering from ADHD.In the clean, clear waters of New Zealand lies the green-lipped mussel, which contains anti-inflammatory and joint-protecting properties through the
Complementary Medicines in Australia
“Swallowing It: How Australians are spending billions on unproven vitamins and supplements”. If any of you watched, it went as I expected, fairly negatively for complementary medicine.Once again the efficacy and safety of Australian complementary medicines is being questioned through the
Pregnancy: antenatal depression?
We all know and hear a lot about postnatal depression, but what about depression and anxiety during pregnancy?Over the past two decades, most research on mothers’ mental health has focused on the time after childbirth. Only recently has attention turned
Health Check: What is endometriosis?
Health Check: are painful periods normal?Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining the endometrium (womb), grows outside of the womb. It can grow on the ovaries, bowel, and in some rare cases has even been found
Health Check: periods – is pain normal?
The experience of having periods varies between women. They can be light and completely painless for some, but completely debilitating for others.The majority of women experience some cramping for one to two days during their period, and this is normal.
Avocado fan’s go wild!
We’ve adopted Pavola, Lamingtons, Lorde and Russel Crowe, and it looks like soon another winner from across the ditch we will claim as our own. Wait for it, avocado stickers to tell you when they are ripe, perfect for eating.
Health Check: what causes bloating?
Bloating the feeling of a full and swollen belly, is one of the most common complaints we hear about in medical practice from patients, with 10 to 30% of people experiencing bloating.The term bloating is used by patients to describe a
The perfect smoothie
Tips on how to be a Smooth(ie) Operator - Smoothie Your guide to the perfect smoothie-Green alkaline smoothie with wheatgrass, raw organic elderberry superfruit with spirulina puree, coconut flesh and cold-pressed ginseng, kale, and spinach activated almond milk with turmeric… you