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Love your heart. |
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Here comes the sun. |
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To your health! |
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Get up and get out. |
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Supps for smarter bubs. |
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BioRevive's Nasodren. |
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Bio Chef. |
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Alka Power's alkaline water. |
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So Good Almond milk. |
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Logona make-up. |
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CUT CHOLESTEROL
Natural remedies and supplements are strikingly effective at cutting cholesterol. Try:
* Fish oil contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), dietary fats that take aim directly at high triglycerides, and boost HDL ('good') cholesterol. They're also blood thinners.
* The herb guggul (Commiphora mukul) contains plant sterols that cut both total cholesterol and LDL; the B vitamin niacin lowers cholesterol; grapeseed extract has polyphenols, which reduce the stickiness of the blood; and Chinese red yeast rice contains lovastatin, a naturally occurring statin.
* Fibre-rich psyllium seed husks lower cholesterol. In one study, taking a teaspoonful in water three times daily lowered total cholesterol levels by an impressive 15 per cent in eight weeks.
* Garlic (Allium sativum) contains organo-sulphur compounds that reduce levels of unhealthy fats in the blood, relax the heart muscle, and help to lower blood pressure.
* Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, protects cholesterol from oxidation. It also lowers your overall risk of heart disease by thinning the blood and reducing C-reactive protein. |
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LET THE SUN SHINE IN
After all these years of being told to slip, slop, slap, it turns out moderate amounts of sun may actually protect you against skin cancer, with a Journal of Clinical Oncology study showing that women with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer had a 57 percent lower risk of developing melanoma if they took vitamin D and calcium. |
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CHEERS!
Reach for the corkscrew with confidence - especially if you're opening an organic wine. According to a Journal of Wine research study, organic wines have 30 percent higher levels of heart-healthy resveratrol than conventionally produced wines, because this antioxidant is only produced in response to fungal or bacterial attack. |
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GET OFF THAT COUCH
Australians spend an average of 30 percent of their daily free time in front of the TV, which, according to a Journal of the American Medical Association study, increases your risk of heart disease by 15 percent. Exercising for just 150 minutes a week - the equivalent of five brisk half-hour walks - lowers heart disease risk by 14 percent. |
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BABY TALK
You already know that mums-to-be who take folic acid significantly reduce the risk of neural-tube defects, like spina bifida. Now, research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows folic acid supplementation also means babies and children are 45 percent more likely to have normal language skills by age three. |
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'Like' us - and WIN!
Congratulations to Margarita Deyell, who has won a one year's subscription for liking us on Facebook.
You could also be in the running to WIN* a year's subscription to Nature & Health, Australia's original and best natural health magazine. |
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'Like' us and you'll get natural health news, holistic remedies, beauty tips and join in the conversation with our team and other readers. Go to www.facebook.com/natureandhealth |
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*This offer is only open to readers with an Australian address. The competition closes on January 30 2011. The winner will be judged on the premises of the promoter Yaffa Publishing Group 17-21 Bellevue Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. The judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The prize is not redeemable for cash. Winners will be notified in the February 2012 Nature & Health e-news.
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NEW AND NATURAL PRODUCTS WE LOVE:
The latest products and information from our advertisers.
* BioRevive's Nasodren is an all-natural treatment for sinusitis based on cyclamen, a herb traditionally used to treat nasal catarrh and associated headaches. www.biorevive.com
* The versatile, easy-to-use Bio Chef Food Dehydrator has an endless range of uses - dried fruit and veg, dried flowers, real fruit roll-ups … Let your imagination run wild! www.biochef.com.au
* Alka Power's alkaline water is guaranteed to hold its pH longer than any other bottled water on the market. Discover ultimate hydration at www.alkapower.com.au
* Delicious new So Good Almond milk has a third less calories than low fat milk, plus the rich creamy taste is perfect for smoothies, cereal, or enjoyed icy cold. www.sogood.sanitarium.com.au
* New Logona make-up is certified with Natrue. Organic, natural and eco-responsibly packaged, Logona is a company of 30 years standing. Try it, you will love the feel! www.organichaircare.com.au |
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nature&health's December 2011/January 2012 Issue is out now, an issue that will reach readers across Australia and New Zealand.
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EDITORIAL
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