HealthWise

Anti-Oxidants

There is growing support for the theory that anti-oxidants help protect the body against ageing. More...

Beetroot

Beetroot is one of the sweetest vegetables around since it has the highest sugar content of any vegetable. However, here is an example where we mistake sweetness and sugar for high calories and fat! Beetroot is low in calories even though these calories come from carbohydrates. More...

BERRIES - The BIGGEST Antioxidant bang for your buck!

A landmark study published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (June 9, 2004) shows that just one cup of berries provides all the disease fighting antioxidants you need in a single day. More...

Carrots

Carrots are delicious chomped raw and taste fabulous cooked on their own or in a range of dishes from stews to baked goods. Versatility isn't their only strong suit- carrots are incredibly nutritious. More...

Cranberries for Cancer

For centuries, cranberries have been used as a type of folk medicine to fight off urinary tract infections and other ailments. More...

Detox

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

Drinks

Because most food contains a large amount of water, you obtain approximately 3 1/2 cups from what is eaten over the course of a day. More...

Mid Afternoon Energy Slump

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

Fantastic Foods

A list of some commonly available fantastic foods More...

Fish Oils and Back pain

Fish Oils may relieve neck and back pain, says US study 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...

Healthy Eating

Healthy eating tips for breakfast, lunch and dinner. More...

Healthiest Winter Vegetables

It's easy to eat lots of fruits and vegetables in the spring and summer when farmer's markets and fresh produce abound, but in order to stay really healthy, it's important to keep eating them year-round. More...

Iron in your Food

Iron is an essential mineral which has many functions in the body, but is particularly important for healthy blood. 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...

Low GI

Low GI what to aim for. More...

Magnesium benefits patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Many of our patients undergoing Osteopathic or Chiropractic treatment have been recommended magnesium as a supplement to help chronic muscle tension or muscle spasm episodes with good results. More...

Minerals

Minerals are unique because they are not produced by plants and animals-they come from the earth. Plants get minerals from water and soil; therefore animals and humans must consume plants in order to obtain these minerals. More...

Minerals for muscles

Injuries and movement problems are characterised by inflammation. This problem can be compounded by tight muscles. More...

Nutrition

Nutrition incorporates two components - diet and supplementation. Nutritionists work with food and supplements to restore, maintain and create wellbeing. More...

Red Wine and Migraines

I suffer from migraines and find that red wine is one of the substances that can trigger a headache. However, I find that not all red wines bring on a headache. More...

Vegi Facts

A few facts about the humble vegetable More...

The Vital Importance of vegetables

Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. Ideally we should eat 5 serves (1 serve = 2 tablespoons) of a variety of vegetables each day. More...

Vital Vitamins

There are 13 vitamins; four are fat soluble and nine are water soluble. More...

Vitamins and minerals - are you getting enough?

Whether we are young or old, the way we live our lives today sometimes doesn't allow us the time to follow a completely balanced diet. Does eating 'on the run' or 'haven't got time' sound familiar? More...

What's a serve?

So you've been told to eat fives serves of vegetables a day, but what does that really mean? More...

Why eat exotic fruit?

They don't just taste good, they are good for you. More...