The Preventative Health Journal - Australia & New Zealand

Save your sight

By Sandi Rogers Ed.D.

One of the most important considerations in maintaining eye health is circulation. When congestion occurs in the body, disease manifests; if sluggishness occurs within the circulatory response from the vascular system to the capillaries – the fine blood vessels that come into the eye – diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts develop.

Crossroads for natural medicine

Natural medicine is at the crossroads of change. It’s something every profession goes through – including the medical profession: 150 years ago, allopathic medicine was not universally accepted, just as natural medicine isn’t today, although inroads are being made.

Alzheimer’s: Reducing Risk and Prevention

Alzheimer’s is a disease most of us dread, especially if we’ve seen parents or other close relatives go through it, which many of us have.

The truth about depression

The first thing I want to say about depression is that – in my view – both the word ‘depression’ and the use of antidepressant medication should be reserved for the small number of people who suffer from a chemical imbalance in the brain.

Regulating natural therapies

By Sandi Rogers

One of my key objectives as president of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) – and a reason I took on the role again – is to achieve regulation of the natural therapies profession under the co-regulation model.

Relieve yourself of stress and despair

No doubt, you have heard of Eckhart Tolle’s teachings since his appearance on the Oprah Show. The Release Technique shows you the simple and practical way to find/be your true self.

Nature’s bone builders

August 1st to 7th was National Healthy Bones week, which is an initiative between Dairy Australia and Osteoporosis Australia to raise awareness of the disease – and the importance of eating three servings a day of calcium-rich foods such as dairy products to build and maintain a strong skeletal system.

Emotional acupuncture helps weight loss

Psychological acupuncture has shown to play a significant role in weight loss by reducing food cravings in people who are overweight or obese.

Scientists home in on new bowel cancer gene

Scientists have identified a region of DNA that appears to be involved in the development of pre-cancerous bowel growths (polyps) and that may contain a gene involved in the progression of bowel cancer.

Exercise could help prevent fibromyalgia

A person’s weight and the amount of time they spend exercising may affect their future risk of developing the chronic pain syndrome fibromyalgia.

Diet linked to dementia risk

People who eat lots of nuts, fish, poultry, salad dressing, tomatoes and green vegetables, while avoiding high levels of fatty dairy products, red meats and butter, appear to be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, US scientists have shown.

National herbalists support regulation

The National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) comes out firmly in support of the former President of the AMA, Dr Kerryn Phelps’ in her call for the regulation of natural therapists.

Boost in the battle against Multiple Scelerosis

The NSW Government and Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia has announced $1.4 million in funding and a new network to help researchers in their battle against Multiple Sclerosis.

$10.7 million to combat Indigenous smoking

The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon has announced 14 sites across the country that will benefit from a $10.7 million funding round to promote innovative anti-tobacco campaigns and prevention strategies.

Urgent action needed on dementia

In addressing the National Dementia Congress recently, Glenn Rees, CEO of Alzheimer’s Australia, said that “Dementia has to be front of mind in the reform of the Australian health system”.