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Iatrogenesis - A Question of Trust

Iatrogenesis - A Question of Trust

Unlike other causes of death, iatrogenic deaths are not accurately recorded by any government department. In Australia, for example, they are not listed in the most common cause of death published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Continual Colds & Sore Throats - Naturopathic Help

Continual Colds & Sore Throats - Naturopathic Help

One of the best and fastest methods I know of to treat a sore throat is to obtain some propolis extract, not the lozenges, and put one to two drops directly on the back of the throat two to three times day.

MSG and the Munchies

MSG and the Munchies

Armed with the knowledge of the correlation between MSG and obesity, a bill to protect food companies from litigation in the US takes on a whole new meaning. Known as the cheeseburger Bill, the legislation protects the seller of food from civil liability where it may be claimed that an individual’s weight gain was as a consequence of long-term consumption of a certain food.

Manuka

Manuka

Manuka possesses a wide variety of actions and indications. It is probably most famous for its powerful antibacterial and antifungal actions, which have been well investigated in laboratory studies. It has been shown to be effective against some 200 different types of bacteria, including the notorious methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus oureus (MRSA).

Herbal Recipes to Clean your Home

Herbal Recipes to Clean your Home

These recipes are simple alternatives and are not only fun and inexpensive to make compared to commercial products, but will keep your housekeeping chores fragrant and environmentally safe from added chemicals found in commercial products.

Wellbeing Through the Senses

Wellbeing Through the Senses

The basis of all disease is a lack of wholeness – the principle on which all holistic therapies are based. This includes aromatherapy where the overall aim is to bring the body and the mind into harmony through attention to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

Mercury Madness

Mercury Madness

If mercury is dangerous, shouldn’t everyone dash out and have his or her dental fillings removed? The answer is definitely ‘NO’. The process of removing amalgams can significantly increase your mercury exposure and can cause an exacerbation of symptoms or general worsening of health.

Magnesium For a Healthy Heart

Magnesium For a Healthy Heart

Our land soils are consistently found to be depleted in the mineral magnesium. Quite apart from the gene tinkering crops, it has been further depleted in plant’s by the use of excessive potassium and phosphorous laden fertilisers which alter the plant’ ability to take up magnesium.