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Latest news and information on food, diet, eating well, and nutrition, with helpful expert advice from our nutritionists on everything from veganism, detoxing, and natural cholesterol cures to weight loss and the latest superfoods for preventing and treating illness.

Keep kids healthy, naturally

13 May 2013 Learn natural first aid for babies and children and how to treat their health problems safely and effectively at home.

The e-smog solution

13 May 2013 Electricity has made life easier, but experts worry that our constant exposure to electromagnetic radiation may also make it shorter.

A nano nightmare?

06 May 2013 Minuscule nano-sized articles will potentially be used in your cosmetics, skincare, sunscreens and health products. What are the risks?

Soothing shirodhara

06 May 2013 This Ayurvedic therapy uses trickling warm oil, buttermilk or rosewater to calm and heal mind, body, and spirit. Here's how to go with the flow.

Healing with flowers

06 May 2013 Does your child have autism? Leading Australian herbalist Ian White reveals how bush flower essences can help heal mind and soul.

TV habits predict waist size

05 May 2013 Each hour of TV watched by a child contributes to his or her waist circumference by the end of grade 4 and his or her sporting ability.

Too much TV = aggressive teens

05 May 2013 Children and teens who watch a lot of television are more likely to manifest antisocial and criminal behaviour as adults, according to a study.