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• Herbal Medicine More Effective Than Drug Therapy for Infertility

  In an Australian Government-funded study, Ried and Stuart of Adelaide University reviewed 8 RCT's and 22 smaller studies involving a total of 1851 women with poor fertility. Meta-analysis of studies involving over 1000 women found roughly double the likelihood of achieving pregnancy with Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) than with western drug therapy. Over a 4 month period pregnancy rates were 60% for CHM verses 32% for drug treatment 9n=1005, odds ratio = 3.5, 95% confidence interval 2.3-5-2, p < 0.0001).

  Other studies, involving over 600 women, compared CHM with IVF and revealed a mean pregnancy rate for CHM of 50% compared with 30% for IVF. The Adelaide study also provided evidence indicating that herbal treatment tailored to the specific traditional diagnosis of what was wrong with each individual's reproductive health was a key factor in successful treatment.

  The authors write: "Our meta-analyses suggest Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine to be more effective in the treatment of female infertility achieving on average a 60% pregnancy rate over 4 months compared with 30% achieved with standard western drug treatment, or IVF over 12 months."

  It will be interesting to see if these findings provoke the usual backlash from the powerful medi-business lobby who, according to past form, will wheel out an "expert" to rubbish the findings and suggest that CHM treatment is unproven and dangerous.

   

  Efficacy of Traditional CHM in the Management of Female Infertility: A Systematic Review.

  K Ried, K Stuart

  Complementary Therapies in Medicine  Vol 19 issue 6 Dec. 2011

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• Keep Your Child Healthy. Naturally - Special Offer

  Children of all ages can benefit from a natural approach to health. Learn about the benefits of staying healthy though good nutrition, exercise and taking care of their bodies as they grow.

  
  Special offer: During April 2013, Jaime O'Sullivan will offer $45 Well-Child Visits (includes one free bottle of paediatric herbs per child).

  
  Your child will be assessed based on the principles of Oriental medicine, which will identify your child's:

  •    Current physical health
  •    Constitutional patterns
  •    Nutrition and digestive needs

  This offer valid for one Well-Child Visit and one bottle of paediatric herbs per child. Multiple children from the same family may not be seen as a group; one appointment per child is required. This appointment intended for a wellness evaluation only. Other health issues or treatment must be addressed during a separate appointment. This offer valid April 2013 only.

  Learn more about how you and your child can benefit from a natural approach

  Schedule your apppointment today email or call 0414 35 77 99

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• Children's Health

  Children’s health problems can leave even the most optimistic parent with a nagging sense of worry. Luckily, natural health practitioners can get to the root of the problem and provide a lasting cure.

  We find that parents are often amazed at the effectiveness of natural health care at treating common children's ailments, including upper respiratory infections, ear and sinus infections, ADD/ADHD, eczema and asthma. While it’s not always easy to change a child’s “lifestyle,” natural health practitioners can help guide you and your child through gradual changes.

  Annual wellness evaluations are an important component of preventative health. Paediatric wellness evaluations include a comprehensive assessment of body systems, physical observation and personalised preventative screening program to evaluate your child's current physical health and growth. Make an appointment.

  Most often, paediatric health problems can be treated with natural medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

  Learn more about how you and your children can benefit from a natural approach.

  You can also contact Jaime O'Sullivan on 0414 35 77 99

  
  
  

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• Swine Flu

  

  This informative article was written by Dr. Joseph Mercola and was recently published on his website. It discusses:

  • what a pandemic is
  • the vaccine & it's effects
  • previous occurences of swine flu
  • the symptoms of swine flu
  • natural alternative to vaccination 

  Click here to read the full article

  The practitioners at Art of Health are able to asisst you in strengthening your immune system and resistance to disease AND reducing the severity of any viral symptoms utilising the very best in natural medicine including homeopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture and many other modalities. 

  Contact your practitioner for more information or the clinic 1800 089 770 to make an appointment today.

  
  
  

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• Paediatric Wellness Care

  Natural health care for children is an ideal way to educate parents and young children on the benefits of staying healthy though good nutrition, exercise and taking care of their bodies as they grow. At Art of Health & Wellbeing, children are offered both preventative care and immediate care for acute and chronic conditions.

  Immediate care includes evaluation and treatment of:

  • Fever, Colds & Flu
  • Rashes
  • Earaches
  • Cough
  • Allergies
  • Eczema
  • Asthma
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Behavior disorders
  • Sleep disorders
  • And many other conditions!

  Learn more about natural health for children and schedule an appointment today.

  
  
  

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• White Tea Fights Obesity

  Thursday, September 03, 2009 by: David Gutierrez, staff writer

  Regular consumption of white tea might help prevent obesity and encourage weight loss, according to a study conducted by researchers from the German health food company Beiersdorf AG and published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism.
  
  "In the industrialized countries, the rising incidence of obesity-associated disorders including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes constitutes a growing problem," said Beiersdorf nutritionist Marc Winnefeld. "We've shown that white tea may be an ideal natural source of slimming substances."
  
  Made from the same plant as other true teas such as green, black or oolong tea, white tea is brewed from undamaged leaves that have been only lightly steamed, rather than being fermented or allowed to wilt or bruise. It is typically made with the youngest leaves of the plant and may also contain unopened tea buds, which are covered with a downy white hair that gives the tea variety its name.
  
  Researchers exposed laboratory-grown human fat cells (adipocytes) to an extract of white tea. They found that exposure to the tea extract led a decrease in activity among the genes associated with new adipocyte formation, "while also prompting existing adipocytes to break down the fat they contain."
  
  Scientists believe that because it is the least processed variety of tea, white tea contains the highest levels of health-promoting phytochemicals. The Beiersdorf researchers believe that methylxanthines and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) contributed to the effects seen in the current study.
  
  The earliest evidence of white tea consumption dates to the Ming Dynasty, between 1366 and 1644 CE. It is now more popular in Western countries than in China. To prevent it from becoming bitter, white tea should not be brewed at any temperature higher than 180 degrees Fahrenheit (80C). The ideal tea to water ratio, according to experts, is 1.5 teaspoons per 200 milliliters (6.7 fluid ounces).
  
  Previous research has linked white tea to lower blood pressure, increased bone strength and a reduced risk of cancer.
  
  Sources for this story include: www.telegraph.co.uk.

  
  
  

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