The Preventative Health Journal - Australia & New Zealand

Crossroads for natural medicine | Features

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.

Regulating natural therapies | Features

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.

Existing health care falling short | News

Good health is about thriving; not just surviving says Dr Martin Harvey. He says much of today’s healthcare is focused on treatment of symptoms when equal priority should be given to whole body wellbeing through pro-active consideration of health and lifestyle issues.

Are you being reasonable? | Business Coaching

I had a very interesting conversation with a client recently. When asked what the year ahead would look like for him, he replied that he figured it would look pretty much the same as last year, but with some incremental improvements in turnover.

Reducing carbon can improve health | News

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) has called for the introduction of comprehensive policies to address climate change following the release of a series of six papers in The Lancet demonstrating that policies to tackle climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions can substantially improve health at the same time.

Words of wisdom from a $10000 a day consultant | Business Coaching

I was lucky enough to spend some time recently with one of Australia’s smartest and most esteemed “Strategic Advisors” to the coaching and seminar industry.

How to get testimonials for your practice | Business Coaching

A lot of you have heard me say again and again – “collect testimonials from your clients”! Not only are they a fantastic marketing tool, but they are a great pick me up for times when you may be feeling run down or low.

1000% increase in your fees - Here’s how Sam did it | Business Coaching

I simply had to share this amazing success story with you…Sam Gowing is a nutritionist and yoga teacher who offers one on one consults as well as cooking demonstrations and wellness lectures to corporate clients.

Obesity – are drugs the answer? | News

Australia is losing the battle against obesity and more attention must be given to the role of drugs in managing weight loss, according to leading obesity researchers from the University of New South Wales.

How does someone work 20% less and make 40% more? | Business Coaching

This quick story might resonate for many of you. I just met with a client recently who completely amazed me. Karen (not her real name) owns a big practice with a lot of staff, a great reputation and a very high turnover.

Preventative Health watchdog must add real value | News

Australia’s food and grocery industry urges the Senate to pass the Bill to establish a new National Preventative Health Agency as it’s essential that Australia focuses more on keeping people healthy rather than just treating illness, the Australian Food and Grocery Council has said.

Body image linked to stress | News

Stress plays a significant role in young people developing body image problems, but the causes of that stress are very different for males and females, according to research from The Australian National University being released as part of National Psychology Week.

Why is Movember important? | News

November marks the beginning of Movember, the annual moustache-growing charity event aimed at raising awareness and funding for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer and depression.

Australia’s First Preventative Health Agency | News

Australia’s first ever Preventive Health Agency will soon be established following the passage of important legislation in the House of Representatives.

Heart shows the head how it’s done | News

Methods used for analysing a person’s risk of cardiovascular diseases are shedding new light on assessing and modifying a person’s risk of depression, according to a study from The Australian National
University.

Mortality rates too high for Indigenous children | News

The Save the Children report released earlier this week shows Indigenous children are three times more likely to die before their fifth birthday than non-Indigenous children.

$21m for better health | News

The Rudd Government will provide $21 million for the first ever nationwide Partnership for Better Health Grants.

Psychologists welcome overhaul of health | News

Australian psychologists have welcomed the wide-ranging recommendations contained in the Government’s three recent reports on the restructuring of health services in Australia.

Nutrition experts welcome Preventative Health Taskforce report | News

Australia’s peak nutrition body has welcomed the release of the Government’s National Preventative Health Taskforce report – ‘Australia: The Healthiest Country by 2020’, which outlines a series of proposals to improve the health of Australians.

New trial supports community nursing | News

With almost half the adult population obese or overweight and even more making unhealthy lifestyle choices involving alcohol and tobacco, Australia is facing a crisis of premature death and rising health costs, a fact highlighted this week in the federal government’s National Primary Health Care Strategy.

$1.2m for veteran health and wellbeing projects | News

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Alan Griffin has announced more than $1.2 million in funding to support 78 health and wellbeing initiatives for veterans and their families across Australia.

Natural therapies create a buzz at Health Conference | Features

Many new insights into improving health through natural therapies were shared at this year’s Natural Health Conference and Expo, which focused on cancer, allergies, fertility and menopause.

Shakti mat relieves wary feet at Health Expo | Videos

The Shakti mat was on display at the Natural Health Conference and Expo 2009 and it helped to rejuvenate tired practitioners and visitors at the show. We interviewed the director of Shakti Life, Kram Magnus, about the health benefits of the mat.

Based on the Indian ‘Bed of Nails’ the mat can be used all over the body to increase the circulation and blood oxygenation and is suitable for people with love levels of energy, high levels of stress, insomnia and depression, amongst other things.

Moderate drinkers less likely to develop dementia | News

People who drink light to moderate amounts of alcohol in later life are less likely to develop dementia than people who abstain from alcohol consumption, a study from The Australian National University has found.

The Natural Health Conference and Expo brings health professionals together | Blogs

More than 1000 healthcare professionals, naturopaths, massage & beauty therapists, pharmacists and health food retailers from around Australia, New Zealand, Japan and India attended Australia’s largest Natural Health event this month - the Natural Health Conference and Expo at the AJC Convention Centre, Randwick, Sydney.