HEALTH & WELLBEING

Things Australia Approves: More Dangerous than Raw Milk?

You may have heard of resveratrol, a miracle antioxidant found in grape skins (and many other foods) that's linked to a lower risk of heart disease and enhanced longevity.Among all the raw milk madness happening right now, NaturalNews recently covered the biased information coming from government sources and how it makes dispelling the myths and regulations surrounding raw milk difficult.

It's Time, Be Ready For a Healthy and Safe Work Check-up

Australia is now less than six months away from the introduction of nationally consistent health and safety laws and new model codes of practice. The aim is to improve work health and safety for all Australians but what will the impact be for business?
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Want to Fight Fat? Eat Spicy Foods

Adding turmeric, cinnamon and other spices to a high fat meal will reduce the negative effects of eating high-fat foods by about 30 percent compared to a eating a meal without spices, according to U.S. researchers.

How to Turn Your Backyard Into a Food Producing Machine

There's a lot of crazy news, it seems, happening around the world: London riots, stock market volatility, rising food inflation, and so on. But the way through all this is to focus on SOLUTIONS that help us be better prepared for the hard times that are already beginning to unfold around us.

Who’s Hurting Chimpanzees Now?

Should a wild animal be forced to sell car insurance, dance the Macarena, and smoke cigars to provoke a laugh? Not that it matters if there were millions of chimpanzees around to abuse, but a new study concludes that chimpanzees may be doomed as a species as long as the public continues to see them in commercials and movies.

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly Collide in 'Buck'

The new documentary film "Buck" chronicles the life of real-life "horse whisperer" Buck Brannaman and his work to help, as he calls them, "horses with people problems." The film follows Brannaman as he tours the country, giving guardians a deeper understanding of their horses and, at the same time, insight into themselves.

Tips on Having Healthier Babies

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics adds to this, having found that pregnant women who supplement with Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) during their pregnancies produce children that are much healthier and less prone to sickness than those born to women who do not supplement with, or otherwise consume enough, DHA.

Research on Destroying Harmful E.Coli Advancing

Researchers from the University of Minnesota recently discovered and patented a naturally occurring lantibiotic, a peptide produced by harmless bacteria, that could be added to food to kill harmful bacteria, like E.coli, salmonella, and listeria.

NAB survey: strong confidence in dairy and beef despite deteriorating conditions

The National Australia Bank (NAB) has released results of the June 2011 post farm gate agribusiness survey. The results show strong confidence in commodities on the back of high global prices and solid production prospects, despite the lingering effect of floods, the high Australian dollar and shaky consumer confidence.

Practicing Yoga During Pregnancy

Yoga holds a number of benefits both before and during pregnancy, however these practices call for modifications in order to accommodate the growing baby and protect the placenta.

Centering meditation

Today I am going to share about meditation and prayer. One of the goals is to get the mind's velocity below the supersonic level and further down to the point where you are ready to touch down on experiences of being. We will wash our minds and bring our awareness into the heart chakra, into the chest, and from that feeling center expand out.

Nuts: Adding a Hand Full in Your Diet

Nuts are great sources for nutrients and are an easy option that are not only tasty, but contain protein and vitamins that increase the body’s energy and immune system.

Pilates: an Exercise in Balance

Pilates exercise relies on a variety of special body movements which stretch, strengthen, and tone the various muscle groups of the body.

Drug may reverse Down syndrome symptoms

Dr. Alberto Costa has a personal stake in his Down syndrome research: his daughter, Tyche. Costa's life and work changed direction after she was born 16 years ago and Costa - a physician and neuroscientist - decided to dedicate his career to the study of Down syndrome.

Steggles targets ‘premium’ market in cafes and school canteens

Baiada-owned poultry brand Steggles has announced it will launch a new range of premium products targeting the foodservice industry to be known as the Steggles Premium Food Service Rance; it includes Premium Chicken Breast Fillets, marinated chicken breast that is packaged for cafes, restaurants and hotels..

Plant for the Future on National Tree Day

It’s time once again to roll up your sleeves and prepare to get your hands dirty as Australia’s biggest community tree planting events, National Tree Day and Schools Tree Day, are just days away.

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