Australian Natural Health Magazine

10 ways to get moving at work

Charmaine Yabsley investigates

Research into office-based, call centre and retail employee behaviours revealed that 77 per cent of their working day is spent sitting. And this has long-reaching effects on our health in such ways as obesity, heart problems, depression and diabetes ...

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Alkalise your life

The forgotten factor in fat burning

Imagine a world where burning body fat is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Too good to be true? Perhaps, given the impact poor liver function and stress can have on our waistlines. However, there is a way of eating that can make an enormous difference to whether your body is willing to let go of a few unwanted kilos, says holistic nutritionist and author of the bestselling Accidentally Overweight, Dr Libby Weaver ...

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8 ways to balance hormones

The array of experiences controlled by hormonal fluxes is truly phenomenal, says naturopath Sally Mathrick

Ever overreacted? Ever felt like you’ve put on weight despite eating the same as always? Ever experienced period cramps or felt agitated before menstruation? Felt totally hyperactive or totally lethargic? Exhausted or excited? Horny or totally uninspired? Trusting or suspicious? ...

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Endorsement logos - what they really mean

Angela Tufvesson distinguishes the credible from the not so credible.

With so many endorsement logos adorning your favourite food and beauty products, it can be difficult to distinguish the credible from the not so credible. Here are the certification schemes you can trust ...

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Silent retreats

Could you resist the urge to talk in a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat?

Is true happiness to be found in a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat? Jade de Souza finds out ...

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7 tips to happiness at work

How to achieve personal happiness at work

Started a new job only to discover it's a mindfield of gossip and negativity? Is your workload causing your social life to shrivel up? Whatever your issue, Dr Mary Casey shows us how to find happiness in the workplace ...

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Green cleaning home recipes

Everyday natural products you can use to clean your home, without hurting the environment

What does it take to clean your home in an eco-friendly way? Tamie Wexler investigates ...

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How to quit smoking for good

4 tips to help you stay on track and free from cravings

Making the decision to change your habits is the first and biggest step you’ll take on the journey to a healthier lifestyle. Charmaine Yabsley has some top tips to help you stay on track and free yourself from cravings. ...

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Going green in the kitchen

10 ways to 'greenify' your life

In a world where we’re all time-poor, maintaining a kitchen that’s healthy, green and ‘alive’ can seem like an impossible dream. But according to Rosie Percival, Melbourne co-author of Martha Goes Green: a vegetarian cookbook, going green in the kitchen isn’t as tricky as we might think ...

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How to stay healthy at any size

If experts agree on anything, fitness is key and kgs on the scales are less important than body fat around the tummy.

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in Australia is increasing. Recent studies estimate that more than half of all Australian women (52 per cent) and two-thirds of men (67 per cent) are overweight or obese. That is, almost 60 per cent of the adult population in Australia is overweight or obese ...

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