It might have found its footing in only the recent decades but natural medicine traces its roots back to 400 BC when its principles were discovered by Hippocrates. Also termed as naturopathy it encompasses a wide variety of alternative therapies such as homeopathy, herbalism, acupuncture, diet, lifestyle counseling, and more. What is natural medicine? Natural […]
Do you have chronic back pain? Does your back feel stiff and achy when you wake up in the morning? Do you frequently pull a muscle or injure something when playing a sport? Do you have knee pain or ankle pain when you walk? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might […]
If there’s one word that is at the tip of everyone’s tongue these days, it’s immune. Apart from social distancing measures, our immune systems are the only thing standing between us and the dreaded virus. So it makes sense to eat all the immune boosting foods we can to keep our bodies strong and healthy. […]
With over 65% of Aussies classified as obese or overweight, it’s not surprising that we are surrounded by ways to lose weight. Magazines and gyms advertise quick weight loss, nutritionists promise big results and supermarkets offer pre-packed diet meals. But what do you do when you want to know how to gain weight? What is […]
Here’s a disconcerting number for Aussies to know: An estimated six out of ten Australian adults are overweight or obese, which means that more than half the country is at risk for developing metabolic diseases, chronic condition and diabetes. One of the most common methods used by health professionals to gauge your weight range and […]
Walking is the easiest workout that you can do. It requires no special equipment, no expensive membership fees, and no training. The technique you learned when you were one year old still works and you can begin your journey today. Australia struggles with a high obesity rate that includes men, women, and children. The Australian […]
That extra piece of chocolate cake, that second helping of ice-cream – you can hear that voice in your head telling you to take just one more bite, even when you’re full. That voice in your head is dopamine, a chemical created by your brain to carry information between neurons. Dopamine is also known as […]
What does it mean when the traditional Aussie barbie is replaced by mock BBQ meat? The growing vegan movement in Australia is proof that more and more Aussies are becoming aware of the benefits of compassionate eating. Back in 2018, PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) reported that Australia ranked highest in Google Trends […]
Want to get rid of toxins faster? Want your skin to glow and boundless energy to flow? Consider a detox to help speed your body along its path to inner health. Detoxing is a process that your body performs naturally daily, even as you read this article. The body eliminates waste from its cells, organs, […]
The digestive system or the ‘gut’ has been revered since ancient times as the center of health and disease. It is the epicenter of your wellbeing because of its wide ranging involvement in vital processes. It breaks down food into simple nutrients and delivers them to the body, regulates your hormones and is the main […]
