Nutrition

First identified in the 1950s, the genetic vitamin deficiency pyroluria is at last being recognised as a major cause of depressive illnesses.

How do you help a teenage boy who’s prone to sore knees get back on the soccer field? Naturopath Karin Cutter takes a look.

Chemical and physical stressors can unbalance your child, but you can take steps to rectify this.

Eating a diet rich in antioxidants may be the best way to protect your skin and body from the havoc wreaked by free radicals.

With bulk-billing rates for general practitioners at an all-time high, raising awareness of some simple principles could reduce the health budget considerably.

Supporting and nurturing the body with wholesome, nourishing foods, and eating mindfully, will improve your health — and your yoga practice.

The humble, versatile, nutrient-dense kale has been touted as a superfood — with good reason.

Fermented foods are gaining widespread attention for their beautifying properties and preparing them is simple.

Worried about your elevated cholesterol? Increasing the plant sterols in your diet can help you reduce it to a safe level.

Red yeast rice, an ancient Chinese food, has cholesterol lowering effects equal to modern statin drugs.

Lunch is often a neglected or hurried meal but with a bit of thought you can reinvigorate your lunchtimes.

Companion planting in the vegetable garden can reduce pests and weeds, and help feed your garden.