HealthMasters Blog — Natural Medicine

Inflammation: The Hidden Cause of Depression 0

Inflammation: The Hidden Cause of Depression

Think back to the last time you injured yourself. Perhaps you fell over and hurt your knee, or sprained your ankle playing sport. Along with the pain, you can probably recall how swollen, red and hot the area became. These changes were a sign of your body’s protective inflammatory response springing into action. Although uncomfortable,

10 Natural Things You Can Do for Your Chronic Pain 0

10 Natural Things You Can Do for Your Chronic Pain

Our Pain is Insane With 20% of Australians suffering from chronic pain, and pain being the most common reason someone will visit a healthcare Practitioner in Australia,[¹] there is no question that we’re a nation in pain and inflamed! To understand how to reduce pain, we need to look at its main cause, inflammation, which

What to do when you can’t poo 0

What to do when you can’t poo

The Purpose of Poo As you read this, your body is working hard to: Clear waste produced during its normal, healthy activities Remove compounds (e.g. hormones) from circulation that have completed their tasks. Neutralise toxins that can harm your body, and Fight off pathogens (infectious organisms) that could otherwise make you sick Once it’s completed these

Antibiotics and Probiotics – Get the Facts 0

Antibiotics and Probiotics – Get the Facts

Fact 1: Antibiotic overuse is a serious problem. When you’re faced with an infection that your immune system is struggling to overcome, antibiotics can be lifesavers. However, we do have a tendency to overuse these medications. According to an Australian survey, in 2014, around 38% of hospital patients received antibiotic therapy and 23% of these