In the hot weather of summer it is nice to drink a peppermint tea (either hot or iced). A yummy way to drink an iced peppermint tea is to dissolve a little bit of honey or sugar in a small amount of boiling water, then fill the glass with chopped fresh peppermint leaves, and ice, […]
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Menopause is a stressful time in many women’s lives. After 30 or 40 years of a certain amount of oestrogen, at age 45-55 it is (often quite dramatically) reduced. Symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, increased urinary tract infections, weight gain, mood changes, and dry skin and hair are commonly experienced, along […]
With all the fresh spring flowers around, I thought some tips from Nanna on how to keep them fresher for longer wouldn’t go astray.
With spring in the air we are opening our houses from the long winter letting some fresh air inside. This is fantastic as trying to keep the heat in during winter can actually be bad for our health. Furniture, carpets, paint, curtains and rugs just to name a few all off gas chemicals, which end […]
Most of you will know I am a HUGE fan of fish and particularly fresh salmon. All of the fresh salmon sold in Australia is farmed in Tasmania. Unfortunately it is not as high in omega 3 fatty acids compared to wild salmon. This is because the fish farmers feed the fish grains, which are […]
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One very common herb that most people have heard of is St Johns Wort, which is a herb that is very effective in treating mild to moderate depression (Morgan & Jorm, 2008). It inhibits the re-uptake of neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain, so in effect it is similar to some antidepressant medications, […]
A recent study was published in the British Medical Journal stating that taking calcium supplements increases a person’s risk of myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular events, in other words, heart attack and stroke. (Bolland, Avenell, Baron, Grey, MacLennan, Gamble & Reid, 2010) As I prescribe calcium supplements for many of my patients, so you can […]
With the Carbon Tax being introduced recently I have been thinking about how to reduce my carbon emissions. I dont fancy sitting at home in the dark, but I have ensured that all of my globes are environmentally friendly. I turn things off at the power point when not in use. What can you do […]
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Vitamin A often has a bad name, however it is essential for healthy skin, eyes, mucous membranes, immune system and many more health processes in the body.
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