Natural Medicine South Africa - May 2017

In this issue

This issue takes into consideration the immense stress our beloved nation is under – pick up some tips on how to cope with day-to-day stressors, how to use yoga to destress, and how adaptogens can support a stressed system. We also feature useful articles on managing menopause naturally, treating Candida and the benefits of low level laser therapy. Enjoy all this and more.

How To Introduce Your Cat To A New Cat

A step-by-step guide

4 mins

Candida & Thrush

One of the most common gut infections of all is an overgrowth of a kind of yeast called Candida albicans – a tiny microbe which has the potential to cause myriad health problems.

6 mins

Menopause Managing Naturally

It is easy to say that menopause is merely a state of mind until it actually happens and you feel there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. Although menopause is a natural process, and you know you are not alone, the symptoms persist year after year, and then it really is not that easy!

4 mins

Does Exercise Age Us?

We all know that exercise is good for us, but can we do too much? Perhaps even so much that we age our bodies quicker? Ian Craig takes a look at this intriguing question.

5 mins

How Permaculture Can Restore Ecosystems & Commmunities 

Maddy Harland tells the story of the Shona African community who healed their damaged ecosystems. They restored their springs, rebuilt their soil, regenerated their agriculture and alleviated poverty and malnutrition. Permaculture farming has proven effective all over the planet.

3 mins

Healthy Hair – Through Thick & Thin

We all have a bad hair day from time to time. Whether it’s flat, frizzy, oily, dry or just doesn’t want to stay where you want it. This can leave you feeling pretty drab, and losing hair is even worse, as you have less and less hair to have a bad hair day with!

3 mins

Destress With YOGA - Essential Tips

Life is stressful! The key is to keep stress manageable and positive – the happier you are, the more you laugh, and the longer you will live. Yoga is a peaceful way to assist with letting go of your stresses and worries of the day.

4 mins

Truth

Nothing of our physical senses can ever fully satisfy our Soul.

1 min

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Natural Medicine South Africa Magazine Description:

For more than 15 years, Natural Medicine has been dedicated to inspiring and guiding the general public and practitioners across all modalities on the uses and benefits of complementary and integrative medicine.

A panel of independent experts, consisting of doctors and other healthcare professionals, write our objective, specialist articles from practical experience. As a result, Natural Medicine delivers the industry’s most credible information.

As people across multiple demographic groups become increasingly aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, we see a growing trend toward self-medication and increased confidence in natural products, which are led by well-known brands.