Tang Kuei has been used for centuries in China as a general nutritional tonic, it is particularly beneficial for women. The root of the plant is preferred because it is a rich source of B Vitamins, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and essential oils. In the Chinese system, Tang Kuei is considered a “superior herb” that can [...]
Poor diet and physical inactivity are the most common risk factors for heart disease. The role of diet and nutrition is influenced by a range of social, cultural, economic and physiological factors, including the available food supply and cost. The role of fat intake in heart disease is now fairly clearly established. The direct protective [...]
According to the Australian Nutrition Survey, about 90 per cent of women and 70 per cent of children do not achieve the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for calcium. The role of calcium. Calcium plays a role in: Strengthening bones and teeth Regulating muscle functioning, such as contraction and relaxation Regulating heart functioning Blood clotting Transmission [...]
Appetite suppressants are designed to keep people from eating too much by stopping them from feeling hungry. The theory is that, when a person does not feel hungry, he or she will not eat, and so weight loss will occur. The calories that are being burned by a person will be greater than the calories [...]
One in four Australian men over the age of 60 will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis. Fractures from osteoporosis are less common in men than in women but when fractures occur in men they cause higher disability and death rates. Musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritis and osteoporosis affect around 6.3 million Australians. Joint trauma. Avoiding [...]
Good nutrition is essential for everyone, but it’s especially important for growing teenagers. Unfortunately many Australian teenagers have an unbalanced diet. One in four adolescents buys unhealthy takeaway food every day or even a few times a day. If you eat takeaway food regularly, you are more likely to put on weight than if you [...]
Aloe is cherished for its wound-healing and pain-relieving effects. Many people keep an aloe plant in their kitchen so it is readily available to treat burns from grease splatter or hot utensils. (Severe burns require treatment by a physician.) Aloe is even safe for use on children. Aloe contains slippery, slimy constituents that have a [...]
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Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day primarily due to it breaking the overnight fasting period, replenishing your supply of glucose and providing other essential nutrients to keep your energy levels up throughout the day. Skipping breakfast Extensive research in Australia and overseas has found: • Many people who skip breakfast are [...]
It is has been widely publicized that both women and men are in diabolical need of a healthy lifestyle but the number one excuse for the lack thereof is time… So what has society opted for as a time saver for ‘food nutrients’? Supplements.. Up until recently pregnancy and supplements were never to be mixed [...]