Australian Natural Health Magazine

What is your body fat trying to tell you?

Whether you love your curves or loathe them, body fat can reveal hidden truths about your health

According to biochemist and nutritionist Dr Libby Weaver (www.drlibby.com), the places we tend to gain body fat first may be indicators as to which body system is in need of some support. ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 06:00

How to sit at a computer

Stiff neck? Tight shoulders? Chronic back pain? You're not alone.

Andi Lew, chiropractic assistant and co-author of 7 Things Your Doctor Forgot To Tell You has the following advice for your desk set up, because she claims that “spending a few moments to make simple ergonomic changes to your work environment will improve your comfort, minimise back, neck and shoulder pain and increase productivity ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 06:00

Recharge your chakras

Feeling out of sorts? It may be an energetic imbalance in your chakras

Feeling out of sorts could be due to any number of imbalances in the mind or body, but as Diana Timmins explores, it may even be an energetic imbalance in your chakras. ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 05:01

Nail signs decoded

Got brittle nails or white spots? Maybe your body is trying to tell you something...

Brittle nails, white spots, lumps and bumps... Are these signs that your body is trying to communicate to you through your nails? Interpret what your nails are trying to show you about your inner health. ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 05:00

How to make your own foot scrub

Give your feet some TLC

Here is a DIY foot scrub recipe that’ll have your feet looking pretty and feeling fabulous in your summer sandals: ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 05:00

Feel better naked

Making a few small changes to your lifestyle could be all that's needed

Want to look good naked? A few small changes can make all the difference! ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 05:00

How to treat sunburn naturally

Look after your skin with our top tips and advice

It only takes 15 minutes to get sunburnt on a fine January day in Australia, according to the Cancer Council. ...

Submitted by anh_cms_admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 14:06

Boosting blood flow with yoga

Yoga helps trigger fresh blood to be transported throughout the body, consequently boosting circulation and promoting detoxification.

This is achieved through the ‘tourniquet effect’, which involves closing off the blood flow from a particular joint, organ or gland by holding a yoga posture in stillness for 10 to 20 seconds. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 13:43

Bloat away with yoga

Did you know two thirds of women aged 17 to 49 suffer bloating in their lower abdomen?

If you’re one of these women, you can beat the bloat with yoga breathing techniques. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 11:14

Brainy business

Eat for your mind – and you’ll be able to ward off brain-degenerative diseases and keep your brain young.

Our brains rely on carbohydrates and B group vitamins for optimal memory, amino acids for the regulation of mood and polyunsaturated fatty acids in order to balance hormones in the body. ...

Submitted by ANH Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 11:10