Detoxification diet Clean out the old, and make way for the new! Tiva Luckett shares a great detox diet.  ...Read more

	Eating out the healthy way Following a healthy, balanced diet can seem like a tall order if you dine out regularly, or often eat on the run due to a rushed and pressured lifestyle. Even though most of the meal choices in restaurants are on the opposite end of the scale from healthy eating, there are many wholesome and healthy choices available. Andrea du Plessis gives some pointers. ...Read more

Homeopathy for eye health Never before have our eyes been challenged to the extent they are today. Pollution, computer work, contact lens use, air conditioners, sun exposure and drugs can all affect eye health. Should we provide relief with natural, gently acting eye drops, or put additional strain on our eyes by applying chemical drugs? Homeopathy is an interesting alternative to conventional self-medication of eye irritations, providing sustainable relief as opposed to suppression of symptoms.  ...Read more

Histamine intolerance the ‘red wine headache’ effect Aching head, stuffy nose, flushed face, light-headed, upset tummy, itchy skin, mucus in the throat, bloated, burning stomach, fatigued, anxious, highly emotional or even depressed – do you feel like this after a weekend with friends, beer, wine, hot dogs and pizza? Work stress may not be to blame for your symptoms. You could be suffering from histamine intolerance.Read more

	fish oil & fats. New evidence, new perspectives For many years medical teaching held that fats are unhealthy because they are deposited in the tissues, including the coronary arteries, causing obesity and increasing the risk of heart disease. The latest scientific evidence shows that these theories are incorrect, and that their practical implementation may be very dangerous. ...Read more

	Sage - Salvia officinalis Probably one of the most valuable of ancient medicines, the most loved sage for cooking and the most cultivated sage anywhere in the world remains Salvia officinalis. Often known as culinary sage, common sage or garden sage, this sturdy mauve-flowered perennial holds a special place in every herb garden. ...Read more

	Canola oil Canola oil’s fatty acid profile makes it beneficial for the prevention of heart disease, and it’s widely promoted as the world’s healthiest commonly used cooking oil. Sounds good, doesn’t it? But there have also been claims that it is harmful to human health. What’s the truth? Hannah Kaye looks at some facts. ...Read more

WELCOME TO NATURAL MEDICINE NATURAL MEDICINE IS MORE THAN TAKING A PILL FOR AN ILL PHILOSOPHY Natural medicine also encompasses nutrition, lifestyle, spiritual health, exercise, and emotional and mental wellbeing. All articles are written by professionals with practical experience in their subjects.  In this issue!