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Arthritis

Arthritis is the most chronic disease in western civilization and the single leading cause of disability in older age. It affects 15% of the population in western countries and appears to affect more women than men. More...

Is it a Cold or the Flu

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Complementary Health Care

Recent media attention to alternative medicine highlights the philosophically different approaches to orthodox and alternative/complementary health care. More...

The Correct Bed and Pillow

There are no rules for the correct way to lie, it is best to lie in the most comfortable position. Stretching and moving freely in bed adds movement, and change of position through the resting period should be encouraged. More...

Detox

A Patient's Perspective of a Detox program. More...

Energy Slump

Mid afternoon fatigue is surprisingly common and contrary to popular belief coffee is not the best solution. More...

Friends and Family : The Ideal Health Care Support.

People often underestimate the value of having a strong network of friends, family members and associates. In general, previous studies have shown that people who have large, healthy social networks live longer More...

Food Colouring Alternatives

Some children and adults are sensitive or allergic to food colourings and dyes. To help overcome this here are alternatives to some food colourings: More...

Economy Class Syndrome is caused by sitting for long periods (such as on an international flight) with your knees bent too much. This impedes the normal circulation of blood to your feet and lower legs. More...

You visit your practitioner to obtain pain relief when your back or neck aches. But why do you feel so much better all over? Why does your asthma improve, your digestion work more efficiently and why do you have more energy? More...

The technology of viewing blood through a microscope and monitor is a non-invasive method that can show conditions that may be negative for your health. More...

If you suffer from insomnia, you know the problem all to well; the harder you try to fall asleep the more wide awake you become, or you have no trouble falling asleep, its just you wake up at 11.30, 1.00, 2.35 and 4.45. More...

Caffeine is a favourite pick-me-up, especially for those who work in an office. Most people realise that caffeine has negative side effects, More...

Australia is the leading nation of skin cancer sufferers in the world, not an enviable statistic. Here are some simple tests to help spot them .More...

Perfectionists can have Health Problems

Researchers developed a 45-item questionnaire, known as the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, to identify three different types of perfectionists, which include: More...

What's your body worth?

It is estimated that to replace every part of your body (that can presently be replaced) with artificial parts would cost approximately $50 million! More...

Work, Rest & Play

Having treatment is the easy part, "you just turn up!" However, if you want to keep your body in good working order, then you need to break your 24 hour day into work, rest and play. More...