Health

Echinacea has been a popular treatment for wounds and skin conditions for centuries. In recent times it has become popular as a cold and flu treatment and research is substantiating its healing versatility.

Many describe the ginkgo tree as a “living fossil” and with good reason; varieties of its family date back more than 270 million years. This is great symbolism for a tree that’s thought to increase longevity.

If you are looking for just one supplement that addresses a myriad of health concerns, grapeseed extract might just be what you need.

One of the most widely used herbal medicines, milk thistle has a long history of use in the treatment of digestive and liver problems. In the past few decades, the plant has been the focus of extensive research and clinical trials examining the effects it has on the liver.

Quercetin — a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine — may well be responsible for an apple a day keeping the doctor away.

Who knew that one little flower could reduce inflammation, fight bacteria, support immune function and promote healing all at the same time? Read why Calendula, or marigold, is gaining so much praise in the world of herbal medicine!

Packed with nutrients, delicious, low in calories and currently under investigation for their medicinal properties — there are countless reasons to include mushrooms as one of your daily vegetable serves.

As a healthfood, seaweed is hard to beat. It’s high in protein, minerals and antioxidants, has a low GI, is environmentally sustainable and is grown without the use of pesticides and fertilisers.

Agave is a Mexican family of plants that has given rise to tequila and now a sweetener that is both sweeter and healthier than sugar.

Here are a few simple natural therapies to help you detox and protect the precious organ that is your liver!

Detox diets have no doubt taken over the health industry. But do you really need to detox? And if so, what’s the best way? Naturopath Sally Mathrick answers the most frequently asked questions in this Detox 101!

Today, it is estimated that over 2.6 million Australians, or 15 per cent of the population, have some form of arthritis. It’s important to understand this crippling condition and know that there are natural therapies and remedies that can help.