Health

Your body’s largest organ is its skin and it is an organ that plays a critical role in any detoxification regime

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects millions of women Australia-wide and is one of the most common forms of hormonal imbalance in women of childbearing age. It varies in symptoms and degree from woman to woman but can significantly disrupt life. Thankfully, there are herbal, nutritional and lifestyle choices that can get your PMS into balance.

We all know more movement is better than less, but there’s a growing community who think some movement is more nourishing than others. Followers of the “movement culture” are ditching weights and treadmills to move the way we evolved to — and it’s spreading fast.

Conventional wisdom tells us that you can feel a little happier if you simply smile, but is this research verified? We take a look at the latest.

The salad you ate for lunch today may have used more fossil fuel than you did driving to work all week. The solution? Grow your own!

Cabot Health is 100 per cent Australian owned and operated. Their doctors and naturopaths are committed to nutritional medicine and clinical research. Cabot Health’s medical advisors and formulators are headed by Dr Sandra Cabot, a leading Australian medical doctor. Here, they share with you the best ways to stay healthy.

Antioxidants defend against cell-damaging free radicals, which increase your risk of disease and premature ageing. Including a variety of antioxidant-rich foods in your diet is one of the best ways to optimise health and longevity.

Native bee populations are struggling because of loss of habitat and food, often caused by urban and suburban development. The good news is that a single tree or shrub can produce thousands of flowers with high-quality pollen and nectar, providing bees with the protein and carbohydrates they need to thrive.

By aligning with the rhythms of nature and connecting to its wisdom, you can channel your inner wild thing in the tameness of suburbia.

Speculaas is a traditional Dutch biscuit made with a delicious spice blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom and cloves. I grew up eating these biscuits in Holland, especially around the festive season when they’re traditionally eaten. This is a version using more nutrient-dense flours such as brown-rice flour, blanched almond meal and spelt flour.

We know that spending time in nature reduces stress but until now it was unclear how much is enough. What’s the recommended dose according to research?

It’s easy to get hung up on fat content when it comes to dairy products, especially if you’re watching your calories. So which is best for your health and your waistline: full-fat or reduced-fat?