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There’s no denying that in recent times, there’s been a huge push for anyone with the slightest sniffle or cough to get tested, just in case they might have that dreaded virus…you know, the one with the recovery rate of over 99.9%? We are told that getting tested is the responsible thing to do. Yet,…

Black cohosh (not to be confused with blue cohosh or white cohosh, which are from a totally different herb family) is a forest herb whose root is commonly used for its medicinal properties. The native Americans greatly valued this herb, using it to treat menopause, PMS, depression, high blood pressure, tinnitus, asthma, oesteoporosis, rheumatism, respiratory…

A few weeks ago, I noticed a white coating on our little one’s mouth. I thought it was food (he had been fed some slippery elm which I assumed was still in his mouth). However, when it was still there the next day, I took a closer look. It was then that I realised that,…

In my family, we are always trying to find ways of preparing the most nutrient-dense food. Foods that are high in the vitamins and minerals my family needs, yet foods that can also be used to make tasty meals. One nutrient that is particularly important for us is iron…and one of the best sources of…

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for your Cardiovascular Health, and Just How Much Our Choices Influence Our Health (Part Two): Last week, we looked at the idea that what we eat can have a huge impact upon our risk of contracting coronary heart disease. In particular, we discussed foods high in sugar, salt and fat…

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for your Cardiovascular Health, and Just How Much Our Choices Influence Our Health (Part One):   We’ve looked at the best foods for our cardiovascular health, based on what the science shows us. Just as important as including these foods that help our heart, however, is avoiding those that do…

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart and Promote Cardiovascular Health (Part Two): Last week, we began looking at various foods that have been scientifically shown to improve cardiovascular health. Leafy greens, whole grains, berries and avocados have been shown to lower bad cholesterol, raise good cholesterol, and lower blood pressure. Today, I am going…

Top 8 Foods That Protect Your Heart and Promote Cardiovascular Health (Part One): With cardiovascular disease being the number one killer in Australia, it is important to minimise our risks and maximise our heart health any way we can. Many doctors lack a real understanding of nutrition and the many ways in which diet can…

The Top 5 Herbs To Prevent Heart Attacks And Stave Off Illness Keeping your cardiovascular system healthy is one of the best ways of keeping your whole body healthy. After all, your blood pumps through every part of your body. Let’s take a look at the top 5 herbs for promoting optimum cardiovascular health. Many…