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ANTIBIOTICS – NATURAL ALTERNATIVES
Natural antibiotics can often be more effective than the synthetic medical antibiotics for common infections. Medical antibiotics can be lifesaving in special circumstances but should be used sparingly and on the advice of a specialist or M.D. The following are our choice of natural antibiotics that can be as effective without the unwanted side effects....
Read morePARACETAMOL DEPLETES GLUTATHIONE
Glutathione is considered to be one of the most important and abundant cellular antioxidants in the body. It is critical for regulating oxidative stress, detoxification and immune function and is most concentrated in the liver, where it is involved in the detoxification process. As paracetamol is almost completely metabolised by the liver, up to...
Read morePAIN VERSUS FUNCTION
The difference between pain (effects) and function (clues to underlying causes). PAIN: Is the END EFFECT of an underlying pattern of dysfunction and usually occurs in the tissues which are stressed (overloaded , stretched or compressed). The structures which are painful are simply stressed but may actually be functioning (i.e. coping) - at least...
Read moreFood sources high in L-Methylfolate (Folate)
Food sources high in L-Methylfolate (Folate) Activated form of (Folic Acid) Most leafy green plant sources contain approximately 80% of folate in the active L-methylfolate form. In other words all of the folate in green plant sources is reduced (ready to be methylated if not already methylated). Virtually none of the folate in fresh food is...
Read moreWhat is MTHFR Gene Mutation?
MTHFR specifically is a gene that holds the instructions for the enzyme methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. When functioning properly, it is highly efficient at helping our bodies convert vitamin B9 (folate), folic acid into a usable form called methylfolate. This process is called methylation. When the MTHFR gene is mutated, the capacity to convert vitamin B9 into...
Read moreCold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy is a non invasive drug free option. What is Cold Laser Therapy? Cold Laser Therapy is a non invasive drug free option that offers a natural solution to pain management. The cold laser device emits 4 radiances of light that identify and target inflamed tissue without damaging healthy tissue. The different lasers...
Read moreHolistic Health Care Facts and Statistics
The World Health Organization estimates 65 - 80 percent of the population use holistic naturopathic medicine as a primary form of health care. The Baby boomers-those born 1946 through 1964-are the largest population to require health care than ever before. Medical practitioners and pharmaceutical companies are focusing on what pills, potions or surgeries the...
Read moreFibre in fruit juices is good for diabetes
It is a frequent misconception that eating fruit is bad for you as it boosts blood sugar, but whole fruit with all its fibre does not do this! And as this article suggests can break down seeds so you get even more fibre and nutrients. Published in Herald Sun 11/10/17 Original Article...
Read moreAutumn – A Chinese Medicine Perspective
Autumn is the time to harvest and gather energy for the colder months ahead. Autumn is a time to nurture and support our organs, fluid and blood, as the yin energy of autumn pushes the body energy in and down. The two organs associated with Autumn are the Lung and Large Intestine. The Lungs...
Read moreSPINAL CARE – BACK, NECK AND OTHER BODY PAIN
At the Natural Healing Centre we specialise in handling pain with spinal care using a number of different modalities. We do a range of techniques for back pain and disease such as arthritis, inflammation, muscle spasm, pinched nerves of the spine and joints, to help restore structural integrity of the body. We also assist with migraines,...
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