Surveys show that the public suspects that synthetic (manmade) chemicals released into the environment, especially pesticides, have adverse effects on human health and cause disease, including cancer. Environmental groups call for all synthetic environmental chemicals w...
How do you make safe personal care products from poisonous ingredients like lead, mercury and carcinogens? Duh, you can't! It's the simple rule "toxics in, toxics out." But the companies who make everything from shampoo to lipstick to deodorant still don't see...
Children exclusively fed organic dairy products are significantly less likely to develop allergies, asthma or eczema by the age of two, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Louis Bolk Institut in the Netherlands and published in the British Journal of ...
The biggest and most extensive scientific study and research into the benefits of organic food has found that it is more nutritious than ordinary produce and may in fact lengthen people’s lives. They also contain higher levels of antioxidants and flavonoids which help w...
Australian researchers will investigate whether women undergoing treatment for breast cancer can benefit from acupuncture.
Trials overseas have shown the ancient Chinese therapy can help to combat the fatigue caused by conventional cancer treatments, says Associate Pro...
Most of us love sweets. We start the day with a sweetened breakfast cereal, breakfast bars, toast with a sweet spread, or a breakfast pastry. As the day progresses, we indulge in sweet beverages from softdrinks to sweetened coffee and tea, and keep our sweet tooth satia...
Featured in a Story on Channel 7's Today Tonight Program - Chia Seeds are being recognised for the amazing Power-Packed Super Food that they are.
Chia seeds have been around for centuries, and were a main food source of the Indian’s of Mexico and the south west. The...
In the eighties it was the ‘Miracle Nutrient’. In the nineties it was the ‘Co-enzyme Q10 Phenomenon’. Recently it has been referred to as one of the most exciting discoveries of the last 45 years.
Co-enzyme Q10 (Co-Q10) is an essential nutrient for life. It is a comp...
A lot of people use popular diets to lose weight and help them live healthier lifestyles. Two very popular options are low-carb and low-fat diets.
Although these diets seem to be at odds with each other, they do have some common ground with healthy lo-carb vegetable...
We are faced with a number of health issues throughout our lives. Decisions may need to be made concerning issues to do with sexuality, relationships and maintenance of health in the longer term. Weight and lifestyle management are key to improving heart and bone health...