In today’s modern world, we have access to a wider variety of food than ever before. However, despite the widespread availability of nutrient-rich food, nutritional deficiencies are still a common problem in Australia. Below we explore the symptoms and causes of some of the most common nutritional deficiencies, and discuss some of the most effective natural therapy-based treatment options.
Channel 7’s Sunrise aired a news segment last week that was focused on the use of Berberine, and this supplement’s apparent rise in popularity within the wider public. The segment was predominantly focused on it’s possible use as a “weight loss drug” and made strong comparisons with that of the pharmaceutical medication Ozempic, using strategic headlines such as “Berberine vs Ozempic”, “Berberine’s Big Promises” and...
Recent news headlines have highlighted the launch of telehealth consultations via the HealthyLife wellness platform, with free 15-minute Naturopathy consultations as part of the service offerings. In light of this development by retail giant Woolworths, ANTA has felt it necessary to provide a response to the relevant parties in order to protect and uphold the integrity of our association members and the wider...
Herbal medicines are a common remedy used in many fields of natural medicine, including homeopathy, naturopathy and traditional Chinese medicine. However, in this day and age of modern medicine it can be easy to dismiss natural remedies in favour of over-the-counter or prescription pharmaceuticals.
When you’re trying to get pregnant, it can feel like everyone’s an expert. Whether it’s positions, supplements, diets, or time frames, there’s seemingly no end of suggestions, tips and tricks to help you along the way. And with so much advice to sift through, it’s hard to know what to try and – most importantly – what will work best for you.
Whether you use them in a diffuser or dilute them with a carrier oil, essential oils are thought to have a variety of health benefits, from skincare to stress relief. They also have a long history — stretching from 4500 B.C. to the era of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt. Egyptians at this time cultivated plants and harvested their essential oils which they used in the embalming and mummification processes.
It’s no secret that our physical and mental health are intrinsically linked. Maintaining good mental health can often help with managing physical ailments – and vice versa! Massage therapy is one way you can explore this connection further, with holistic healing properties that blur the lines between the emotional and the physical.
Homeopathy and naturopathy are two unique forms of natural therapy that have been practised since the 18th century. One of them deals solely with homeopathic remedies, and the other a much wider variety of treatments.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is fundamental for good health. But with so many diets out there it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to healthy eating. In this guide to the ancient Ayurvedic diet, we cover everything you need to know to determine whether an Ayurvedic diet is right for you.
Ayurveda Day is celebrated every year on the occasion of Dhanwantair Jayanti (Dhanteras). This year, we celebrated Ayurveda Day on 23 October 2022.