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The Natural Health Directory
A unique book gives Victorians a head start on their health.
Written on Monday, November 28th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
A passionate interest in complementary health practices, led journalist Jeanette Leigh to embark on a two year odyssey resulting in a pioneering new book -The Natural Health Directory, a Discerning Guide to Leading Medical and Non Medical Health Practitioners in Victoria. Read on…
Treating ADHD in children drug free
Natural therapists marvel at how simple it is to treat ADD and ADHD.
Written on Monday, November 28th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Naturopath Robyn Thompson is happy when a parent brings in a child with ADD because she knows that it is very simple to help them.
‘Mostly doctors just give the amphetamine Ritalin and it doesn’t help much. The kids are still climbing the walls,’ she says. Read on…
Feeling stressed? Herbs can help.
Herbs like Valerian, St.John’s Wort (Hypericum) and Kava Kava are viable alternatives to the drugs used in treating depression sleep disorders.
Written on Monday, November 28th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
These herbs have been used by indigenous populations for hundreds and thousands of years. Read on…
Lay your organic garden over concrete
An organic garden can happen practically anywhere.
Written on Monday, November 28th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Is your backyard concreted over? Don’t be put off. You can lay a garden over the concrete. Read on…
Planting the seeds of contentment
Save your own seeds and maintain the quality of your crops.
Written on Monday, November 28th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
The wprld is in danger of losing traditional seeds. Don’t let this happen! Read on…
Organic gardening in season
Select your vegetables according to season.
Written on Monday, November 28th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Once you have created the infra structure for your edible organic garden enjoy choosing your vegies. Read on…
Organic gardening in confined spaces
Go ‘high rise’ if your space is limited. Circle planting is a great way to conserve water and space in your organic vegie patch.
Written on Monday, November 28th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Circle planting was developed in dry and arid Arizona. It’s simple and will maximise the growing space. Read on…
Healthy gardening tip
Preparing a bed for vegie growth is easier than you think!
Written on Monday, November 28th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Save your back! If the patch you intend for vegetables is wild and woolly don’t dig up all the weeds. Read on…
Have a chemical free garden
Chemicals have advantages as they are less labour intensive. However they have been the downfall of modern agriculture.
Written on Monday, November 28th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Chemicals cause imbalance in the plants, which in turn attract pests and diseases so more chemicals are needed to deter these. Read on…
Organic gardening tips
Reducing chemicals in your food will reduce the incidence of illness
Written on Monday, November 28th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
There are many ways to enhance your family’s well being in your own back yard. Grow organic food. Read on…
Natural impotence remedy
Nature gives men a wellbeing lift with the herb tribulus.
Written on Sunday, November 27th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
According to clinical trials a herb called tribulus is found to increase the motility and volume of sperm, raise libido as well as enhancing a general feeling of well being in men. Read on…
Anthroposophy - another healing approach
Attending a naturopath that works from the Anthroposophical philosophy involves experiencing a slightly different approach to a western style naturopath.
Written on Sunday, November 27th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
According to the principals of Rudolf Steiner, an anthroposophical practitioner needs to understand the mind, body and spirit and work with the soul forces. Read on…
Beat Colds and Flu naturally
Most of us prefer not to use harsh pharmaceuticals that can cause side effects on our growing children. Here are safe ways to relieve children’s cold and flu symptoms.
Written on Sunday, November 27th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Here are traditional remedies to reduce fever.
Footbath
A footbath will help reduce fever by drawing the fever down into the lower part of the body giving relief. Read on…
Don’t create fat children
Low fat lifestyle tips for kids
Written on Sunday, November 27th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Following are some excellent tips to stave off obesity in children. Read on…
Avoiding childhood obesity
Obese children are generally not picked for the sports teams and may suffer cruel taunts. Don’t let your child suffer. Here’s how.
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Obese children suffer emotionally. Sadly, being ‘fat’ is not considered so acceptable by the general population. Read on…
Childhood obesity-chewing the fat
One in every five Australian children between 7 -15 is overweight or obese. In Australia the rate has tripled over the past 10 years. Discover why.
Written on Sunday, November 27th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Dietary related diseases eat up between $3 - $6billion of our annual health budget. Currently over half of our adult population is overweight or obese. Read on…
Natural medicines - warts and all
Natural medicines open up all sorts of possibilities. We live in exciting times.
Written on Sunday, November 27th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
We live in exciting times in the health care realm as natural therapies are blossoming and even medical practitioners are beginning to embrace some of the advantages of complementary medicine modalities. This turn around is reflected in recent figures showing that people are spending more money on natural medicines then on pharmaceuticals. Read on…
Why children get cancer
Although there are genetic predispositions to the disease Monica Jane Shalit says cancer is different for adults and children.
Written on Sunday, November 27th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
For adults causes of cancer are multi factorial. We all have the ability to become sick but it doesn’t happen to everyone. Read on…
Healing childhood cancer
Monica Jane Shalit is a complimentary therapist who works with children with cancer.
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Monica believes that these children are very special and have a lot to teach us. Read on…
Mercury and brain disorder
Study shows that mercuryplays a significant role in the development of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
Written on Sunday, November 27th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
A paper published by Professor Fritz Lorscheider at the University of Calgary, Canada, has shown that mercury plays a significant role in the development of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s type degenerative diseases. Read on…
Ayurvedic health practitioner feature
Ayurvedic medicine hits the spot
Written on Sunday, November 27th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Andrew Stenberg has been practicing the Maharishi Ayurveda tradition of healing for 30 years. He trained with the Maharishi alongside Deepak Chopra and is a premier practitioner. Read on…
Ayurvedic medicine - a whole approach
Ayurvedic medicine is successful because the whole person is attended to; mind, body and lifestyle.
Written on Friday, November 25th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
In Ayurveda the term used for health is Swasta. ‘Swa’ means the ’self’ (as in ’swami’ or teacher – literally ‘One who leads you to the self’. ‘Sta’ means to stand (as in statue or stable). Swasta means ‘to be established in the self’.
The Three Doshas
The controlling principles of the laws of nature are called the Doshas. They combine in different permutations in each individual. The idea is that all three Doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, are balanced. Imbalances will be addressed through diet, herbs, aromatherapy, exercise, meditation and lifestyle.
Vata is related to change, physical and mental activity, physical movement, excitement, circulation and the intestines and colon. When Vata is balanced it is expressed in intelligence, enthusiasm, quickness, lightness, humour and balanced function of neuro physiology. Vata out of balance can mean anxiety, tiredness, constipation, pain, insomnia, joint problems, forgetfulness and disordered functioning in physiological systems.
Pitta is related to energy metabolism, heat, drive, emotion, inner and outer vision, digestion, function of eyes, skin and heart. When balanced it manifests as clear intellect, accurate speech, insight, initiative and command. Out of balance Pitta means irritability, impatiencDiagnosis is through the pulse, which is said to reflect all patterns of balance and imbalance in the body, mind, emotions and consciousness.e, poor digestion, diarrhea and disorders related to heat including eye and skin disorders.
Kapha is about processing matter and the material structure of the body. Balanced it means stability, resistance, calm, balance and strength. Out of balance there could be dullness, lethargy, depression, jealousy, over attachment, respiratory disorders and mucus conditions.
Combinations of these qualities exist in us all. If any are out of balance our health is affected. Click for more information about Maharishi Ayurveda
Ayurvedic medicine
Ayurvedic medicine - what is it?
Written on Friday, November 25th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Ayurvedic medicine ranges from life-style management to deep therapeutic medicine. Read on…
HIV/AIDS Natural Remedies
Naturopath Cherie De Haas is successful with AIDS virus because she deals with the unique manifestations of each individual.
Written on Thursday, November 24th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Cherie approaches her HIV/AIDS patients with profound optimism using herbs such as licorice root, golden seal, marshmallow, bilbury and astragalus to stimulate the immune and digestive systems. Read on…
Longevity in Hunza Valley
The increase in degenerative illness is largely caused through our lifestyle choices. Find out how to reverse disease and aging processes and increase longevity.
Written on Thursday, November 24th, 2005 by Jeanette Leigh :: 0 comments to this post
Citizens in the Hunza Valley in Pakistan are renowned for living well past a hundred. This is attributed largely to a good quality of life. Read on…
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