I have not come across any other ingredient than coconut oil that works wonders for the skin, hair and health all at the same time. Adding a few tablespoons of this miraculous item to your daily diet … [Read more...]
Herbal Medicine and Natural Therapies are popular but are they safe?
Chances are you’ve taken a natural therapy in your lifetime. It could be a multivitamin from the supermarket, some vitamin C at the sign of an oncoming cold, a natural digestive aid from the health … [Read more...]
Why Herbal Tea Is Your Sweet Saviour When It Comes To Stress
Stress is the buzzword of the moment. Everyone is stressed about something, but really stress is simply your body's way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When you feel pressured, your … [Read more...]
Tips To Help You Deal With A Niggling Back Problem
A back problem that causes you pain can be extremely uncomfortable. It can make your mood feel lower, and it can be hard to carry on with things. But some things can help. In the first instance, it is … [Read more...]
Not Getting Enough Sleep Will Make Pregnant Women Fat or Obese
Australian researchers have found that not getting a good night’s sleep, will have women of child-bearing age reaching for fattier foods to help them through the day and this could have an impact on … [Read more...]
Learning to LIVE YOUNG: How to Look this Good at age 55
Yolande Hart from Perth, Western Australia, says she wants to spearhead a new lifestyle movement that empowers women age 38-plus to take control of their ageing and learn how to ‘live young' again. … [Read more...]
Australians warned to take care when taking complementary medicines
Following the broadcast of the ABC’s Four Corners episode last Monday night on complementary medicines, the Australian Government funded organisation NPS MedicineWise, is reminding people to take … [Read more...]
Is hypertension killing your lifestyle? Find out how you can fix it
Hypertension is a medical term meaning high blood pressure and while it is common among adults, it can also affect some children. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force of your blood moving … [Read more...]
What’s the impact of your diet on the environment?
CSIRO will use data from the country’s largest diet survey, the Healthy Diet Score, to look at the role food consumption contributes to our environmental footprint, as well as providing people with a … [Read more...]
Good Reasons to Exercise that don’t include losing weight
“Move more, sit less”. It’s a mantra we often hear, but how do we ensure we actually practise it? For many women, the motivation to exercise comes from wanting to lose weight, drop a dress size, get … [Read more...]
Australian Government launches online tool to calculate your cancer risk
In 2016, it is estimated that there will be 130470 cancers diagnosed in Australia and 47,380 people will die from cancer in Australia but according to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least one … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Vagina Happy and Healthy – it’s a delicate balance
You may not realise it, but your vagina is home to huge populations of micro-organisms. Before you shriek in surprise or horror, know that these tiny organisms are actually vital for the health of … [Read more...]
Recovering From Illness: What You Need To Know
Many of us will experience a longer illness at some point in our lives. It may have been frightening and draining, both physically and emotionally. Our friends, relatives and loved ones may also have … [Read more...]
A Coffee Lover’s Guide To Caring For Your Smile
Everyone wants a whiter, brighter smile – but did you know that having healthy teeth means an overall healthier you? Taking care of your pearly whites is incredibly important for your appearance, as … [Read more...]
Leave the carrots for the Easter Bunny these ten foods can 'really' improve your eye health
It’s a common adage that carrots are good for your eyes. But is that really true? As Easter approaches, the peak professional body for optometrists in Australia addresses the question, and lists the … [Read more...]
12 Effective Ways To Conquer Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is incredibly common. If you surveyed a group of people in the waiting room of a dental clinic, most would probably admit to experiencing a degree of trepidation. Going to the dentist … [Read more...]
Picture This: A World Where Images of People with Mental Illness Reflect Actual Reality
SANE Australia and Getty Images, are working together to change the way mental illness is portrayed visually in Australia and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute their images in the Picture … [Read more...]
Coeliac Awareness Week 2016: The Gluten-Free Travel Guide
For Coeliac Awareness Week (13 – 20 March) Health and Fitness Travel have identified the top destinations offering gluten-free options for coeliac globetrotters and for anyone else who has chosen to … [Read more...]
Coeliac Awareness Week 2016: Gluten free fad diet increases diagnosis of coeliac disease
It's Coeliac Awareness Week and Coeliac Australia has launched a new campaign to help increase the diagnosis of coeliac disease in Australia. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune illness affecting one in … [Read more...]
Tips for coping with hot weather
With the mercury soaring above 30°C on the east coast this week, the Australian Red Cross are urging everyone to take extra care and to follow some simple tips to stay cool under the hot Australian … [Read more...]
Heart Health for Women: know your risk and symptoms of a heart attack
It’s a common misconception that heart disease affects primarily men. In Australia heart disease is the number one killer of women. As a woman you are almost three times more likely to die from heart … [Read more...]
Relief for Hepatitis C sufferers at last with Cures now available on PBS
Federal Minister for Health, Sussan Ley, has announced Australians with Hepatitis C would now pay as little as $6.20 a prescription if they are a concession card holder, or $38.30 a prescription as a … [Read more...]
The Time of Your Life: A Women's Sexual Journey after 40
Whether you have a partner or not, whether you want a partner or not, whether you’re a younger, midlife or older woman – you’re on a sexual journey. Your sexual journey will likely evolve and change … [Read more...]
How to Get Healthy and Have Fun!
Everyone deserves to be healthy. However, most people think that getting healthy is supposed to be a chore. Something that just isn’t fun. This isn’t true! Getting healthy should be fun, that way you … [Read more...]
Australian Government launches #girlsmakeyourmove health campaign
The Turnbull Government wants to encourage younger Australian women to increase their physical activity after new research found teenage girls were only half as physically active as their male … [Read more...]
Three Reasons Why You're Neglecting Yourself in 2016
Life is busy for everyone. Days are hectic, and time runs away from away from us. This year has been a prime example - who can believe the beginning of March is almost upon us? When you’re running a … [Read more...]
Don't let summer get-togethers sabotage your hard-earned health and fitness
Summer is a great time to be social and spend time with family and friends – time usually spent enjoying not just each other’s company, but also good food and drink. The question for those wanting to … [Read more...]
Fiona Falkiner from 'The Biggest Loser Families' signs up with new weight loss program
When The Biggest Loser Families host Fiona Falkiner spoke openly about accepting that she would never be thin, but that she was still fit and healthy, the sentiment resonated with people around the … [Read more...]
These Simple Tricks Can Boost Your Self Esteem
So many of us are insecure about our bodies. We’re continually being shown images in the media of unattainable beauty ideals. Ninety nine percent of these flawless pictures are photo-shopped, and … [Read more...]
A Guide to Choosing a Quality and Affordable Mattress
Sleep is vital for our physical and mental well-being and an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. A lack of sleep can affect your relationships, your productivity at work and your quality of life. … [Read more...]
A Guide to Wellness Through Bathing
Bathing has long been considered a positive influence on both emotional and physical wellness, and can help with: relieving aching joints; improving circulation; detoxifying the body through opening … [Read more...]
How to Read Food Labels in Australia and what those claims really mean
Trying to understand food labels can be pretty daunting. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the information you see on packets, jars and cans in the supermarket. Thankfully, there are a few key … [Read more...]
Uploaded Photos of the faces of Breast Cancer to feature at Vivid Sydney 2016
Vivid Sydney and the McGrath Foundation are encouraging Australians to participate in an innovative light installation which will create a shining message of support for those touched by breast … [Read more...]
Medical Trial shows Online Insomnia Program also Prevents Depression
A world-first trial in Australia has shown that a CBT-based insomnia treatment such as SHUTi, can also have a significant impact on the development of depression. SHUTi™ or Sleep Healthy Using the … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips for strengthening your pelvic floor muscles
While the majority of women will experience urinary leakage after childbirth, 70 per cent of Australians with urinary leakage – the primary symptom of a weak pelvic floor - do not seek advice and … [Read more...]
5 High-Tech Tools that Help You Feel More Centered
Technology isn't usually viewed as something that can help you feel more mindful. Mobile devices are typically seen as tools for constantly checking your Facebook updates, writing tweets and catching … [Read more...]
Changing Habits and Motivational Tips for the New Year
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to break out of a rut and motivate yourself to make positive changes in your life. You may have written a two-page list of goals but just remember that changing … [Read more...]
Eggs Do Not Need to be Refrigerated at Supermarkets says Food Safety Regulator
After recent food safety concerns expressed in the media about eggs being stored on shelves in Coles supermarkets, the national food safety regulator has issued a statement in support of the … [Read more...]
Fitbit unveils their new addition the Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch
Fitbit has unveiled their smartest and most stylish looking fitness tracker to date at the Consumer Electronics Show in Los Vegas. The Fitbit Blaze smart fitness watch has enhanced fitness features … [Read more...]
CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet launches New Dietitian Plus Service
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet online has launched Dietitian Plus, a new service which provides personalised support from Accredited Practising Dietitians (APD) to help dieters reach their weight loss … [Read more...]
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