You can take a more natural approach to your health with help from the right experts.
There’s been much debate about the value of conventional versus alternative medicine – but who says you have to choose one or the other? Many Australian doctors take a holistic approach to healthcare and offer evidenced-based complementary therapies as well as conventional treatments. We asked some integrative medicine practitioners for tips they give family and friends on how to feel better naturally.
Kindness and gratitude are great healers
“I tell my friends that compassion costs nothing and that there’s scientific evidence that it can have a massive impact on your physical health and wellbeing. Kindness triggers the release of natural brain chemicals like oxytocin and dopamine, which can normalise your blood pressure, improve circulation and reduce inflammation in your body.
Investing the time and effort to support others is important but remember to be kind to yourself too. Taking time to focus on the things you have, rather than worrying about the things you want, can also have major health benefits.
Gratitude can improve your sleep quality, boost your mental health and even help control your cholesterol. I meditate every morning in my garden and this always generates feelings of gratitude for the beauty of nature. No matter what your situation, there is always something to be thankful for. Expressing your gratitude is even better because it’s contagious – simply saying ‘thank you’ can create a cycle of gratitude and empathy among those you meet.” – Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos, GP at Dunstan Dental & Medical, dunstandental.com.au
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Unwind your MIND
DOES YOUR BRAIN SWITCH TO YOUR NEVER-ENDING TO-DO LIST WHEN YOU SIT DOWN TO RELAX? TRUDIE MCCONNOCHIE LOOKS AT WHY THIS HAPPENS AND HOW TO PREVENT IT
True Health
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR NATS LEVI TALKS TO ERIN FISHER ABOUT UNREALISTIC BODY IMAGE GOALS AND THE HEALTH SCARE THAT PUT AN END TO HER EXCESSIVE EXERCISING
To the point
ACUPUNCTURE HAS BEEN USED IN TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS. ERIN FISHER LOOKS AT HOW IT CAN BE USED TODAY AS A PATHWAY TO A HEALTHIER BODY AND MENSTRUAL CYCLE
Sonia regains her sparkle
SINCE HER STRICTLY BALLROOM BREAKOUT ROLE TO PRIME-TIME TV PRESENTER, SONIA KRUGER HAS COME FULL CIRCLE. SHE TALKS TO PAUL EWART ABOUT DANCING AS MEDITATION, OVERCOMING ANXIETY AND BECOMING A MUMLATER IN LIFE
Gifts of gratitude
MONIQUE MCKENZIE EXPLAINS THAT OUR GRATITUDE TOWARDS OTHERS AFFECTS HOW WE SEE OUR LIVES, AND HAS SOME IDEAS TO SHOW THOSE WE KNOW, AND DON’T KNOW, OUR APPRECIATION
The Naked Chef Bares All
British food hero Jamie Oliver talks to Paul Ewart about his recent weight loss, struggle to find balance and his mission to inspire healthy eating
Breaking Through
From battling the bulge to dealing with professional burnout, Australia’s first lady of comedy, julia morris, opens up to paul ewart about the newfound health revelations shaking up her life
From Nature To Plate
Michelle Grant is committed to educating others about sustainable food consumption. She talks to erin fisher about what we can all do to lead a positive change
Cocktails With A Twist
At Andrea Waters’ London-based bar, you can drink as many cocktails as you please without suffering the next day. She tells Erin Fisher about her vegan and alcohol-free establishment
Calm Within The Chaos
Our busy editor-in-chief Nicky Dewe travels to India and discovers how our mental, physical, and spiritual health are all connected
