Considering Supplementation and Medication? Do These 8 Things
Are supplements right for you? With the amount of knowledge that we now have about the human body I am flawed by the fact that when you go to most medical doctors they do not ask if you are doing the fundamental ingredients for health, but instead subscribe medications or suggest synthetic supplements. Here are […]
Glutamine; Hoax or Healer?
I’ve been in the nutrition world far too long to see a new supplement trend on TikTok and become a best seller not to be a little suspicious as to its ability to do all the things claimed. I also wonder how the demand for this nutrient can be maintained worldwide. Is it an extract, […]
Obesity Drug – is it the one pill wonder?
I was reading the weekend Australian paper front page as I dropped into my local newsagent. The Nations Weight Divide – Personal Problem or Society’s Fault? I had to buy it. I wanted to know what mainstream media was saying about what we need to do regarding the amount of obese people in Australia. Personally, I’d […]
Liposomal Nutrient Delivery – Is It Just A Gimmick?
The Nutrition Academy gathers students from all over the world and from all walks of life. The most consistent quality possessed by the students and graduates is their thirst for knowledge about health and nutrition and their incessant inquisitive minds. Recently one of the students asked the following question: “I’m seeing many naturopaths and nutritionists […]
The Case Against Sunscreen: A Natural Health Perspective
Sunscreens, Recalls and Sunshine As a young mum, I was called a child abuser because I refused to put sunscreen on my children. One mum could not believe I was endangering my children’s health in such a manner. It was not worth telling her why I didn’t, because she refused to listen. Now 30 years […]
Let’s talk all about synthetic biology – a synthetic route to natural
What is Synthetic Biology? Synthetic biology, bioengineering, biodesign and biotechnology are just some of the names that are being used to describe the production of a relatively new wave of ingredients in our food supply. This science behind synthetic biology is not new. Insulin, the life-saving medication required for people with type 1 diabetes, is […]
Paracetamol in Pregnancy – What You Need to Know
The history of medicine at best is assorted. Just 100 years ago medicine consisted of alcohol, opium, heroin, morphine, cocaine and cannabis. The history is clearly talked about in the book Pharma: Greed, Lies, and The Poisoning of America by Gerald Posner. A worthwhile read. There have been disasters in medicine, like thalidomide, but also life savers, like insulin – and then everything […]
VITAMIN K INJECTIONS FOR NEWBORNS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Vitamin K injections are administered to most newborns. But are they essential?
The Importance of Mechanism vs Vitalism
It’s important to consider the principles of vitalism and mechanism when it comes to health.
In this video Cyndi breaks down these principles further and gives interesting insight on how to use them in your daily life.
