2017 – Page 2 – Nature Temple

KAVA – Nature’s Muscle Relaxant & Anti-Anxiety Herb

June 28, 2017

In Captain Cook’s 1768 recount of his voyage in the Southern Seas, he wrote of his discovery of an intoxicating ceremonial drink prepared from Piper methysticum (better known as Kava): “the Kava first causes a numbing and then astringent effect in the mouth. This is then followed by a relaxed, sociable state where the muscles are relaxed from the drink and fatigue and anxiety are lessened. Eventually a deep, relaxing sleep arrives and the person that has had the kava awakes refreshed and without a hangover or any after-effects of the herb.” Given the proven anxiolytic activities of Kava root, it is most commonly used to calm anxiety, stress, restlessness and treat insomnia. It’s also used for the treatment of ADHD symptoms, epilepsy, psychosis, depression, migraines and...

Dirty Dozen List 2017 & the Clean Fifteen 2017 List

June 26, 2017

Gut Health, News

The Environmental Working Group released it’s 2017 Dirty Dozen list and it highlights the importance that there is still a lot of work to do when it comes to cleaning up the food chain. This year, the annual report found that almost 70 percent of 48 non-organic samples tested positive for at least one pesticide. (In many cases, the numbers were much higher.) And get this - a single strawberry sample harbored 20 different pesticide residues. And while spinach nutrition is loaded with calcium and vitamins, there’s one reason to always try to choose organic. Researchers found DDT, a neurotoxic insecticide banned in the U.S., in an alarming number of samples. A “Clean 15” list is also included in the report, identifying the non-organic produce least likely to be contaminated with pesticide...

Why Juices and Smoothies Aren’t As Healthy As You Think

June 2, 2017

News

Juices and smoothies can be healthy either as a supplement to a meal or meal replacement, but only if you know what ingredients went into making them. With store-bought smoothies and juices, there can be four issues: Portion size As a meal replacement, 473 ml is a serving; 237 ml if drunk as part of a meal. But some smoothie lovers have portions up to 1900 ml on their menu. That is anywhere from 4 to 8 times as much as what is considered a portion. The volume is one thing, but you are also getting way more calories than you need. Added sugar At home, you can control the amount of sugar you add, if any. Keep in mind there is naturally occurring sugar in the fruit, milk and...

Immune Boosting Herbs for Winter Health

May 30, 2017

Colds & Flu, Fatigue, Herbs, News

There’s always something refreshing about the end of the hot, humid summer months and the arrival of the crisp, cool nights and warm days of winter in Queensland. However, what is not refreshing and invigorating about Winter is when the cold and flu season descends upon us and those nasty viruses get shared around which make us feel sick, depleted and low in vitality. Thankfully there are specific herbs that are incredibly helpful during this period to give us a bit of additional help to boost our immune fighting capabilities and increase our energy levels gently yet effectively. Herbs which can help you keep away those pesky viral infections and keep you going about your daily activities with as much health and energy as possible, are: Siberian Ginseng –...

5 Natural Remedies for Headaches

May 1, 2017

Herbs, News

Headaches can be extremely painful. Often times they can leave you down for the count. If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from headaches on a regular basis, this article is for you. Before you decide to reach for the medicine cupboard, try these all natural remedies the next time you have a headache. Here are some non-drug remedies for the three most common types of headaches. Tension Headaches Of the three main types of headaches, tension headaches are the most common. With this type of headache the muscles contract and it feels like something is literally squeezing your head. The pain can run from one ear to the other and back around. Tension headaches are usually caused by a lack of sleep...

8 Natural Fatigue Remedies

April 27, 2017

Fatigue, News

Have you been feeling exhausted or lethargic lately? If so, you are probably experiencing fatigue. When you are fatigued, you are both physically and mentally drained. Daily tasks that were once so easy to perform can now feel like you are trying to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. There are many different reasons why fatigue may occur. Some of them include chronic stress, depression, lack of sleep, illness, over-stimulation and mental stress. No matter what the reason, here are a few natural remedies that can give you the energy boost you need without the crash later. #1 – Eat a Good Breakfast When you wake up in the morning one of the first things you should do is eat breakfast. As you have heard so many times before, breakfast is...

Healthy Heart Herbs

March 8, 2017

Herbs, News, Services

When heart abnormalities are confronted the first point of call is always the doctor and if required, a pharmaceutical medication is always prescribed. Currently when a patient presents with a health problem such as abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure, angina (heart pain), tremors etc., they’re treated with pharmaceutical drugs known as Beta Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers. Beta Blockers act by blocking adrenaline receptors (norepinephrine and epinephrine) from attaching to the beta receptors located on the nerves. Their actions primarily reduce blood pressure by dilating blood vessels however, they also may constrict air passages by stimulating the muscles that surround the air passages to contract (which is considered an adverse side effect of the drug). Yet, there are some really wonderful herbs that can also be...

If you are FATIGUED, you HAVE to read this….

March 6, 2017

Fatigue, News, Services

Now more than ever before the most common complaint that practitioners and doctors hear from their patients is that they are “tired” all the time. Data shows that up to 25% of patients suffer or have suffered from prolonged fatigue. Fatigue affects the nervous system which is a major part of the body’s control mechanism. It has the function of coordinating the activities of the organs with one other. This coordination allows the body to coordinate as a whole to changes in its external and internal environment. As this control is effected by a dense network of fibres that impulses travel along (very much like telephone wires), the system is supported by complex relay stations in ascending order of sophistication throughout the central nervous system to the...

HPV Vaccination or Not?

February 16, 2017

News

Before you sign the paperwork to allow your child to receive the HPV Vaccination, there are some facts you should know. Not just the facts that government and pharmaceutical companies publish because they want you to know but the REAL facts. Take a read of this article below by clicking on the link and THEN decide for yourself. This is called making an informed decision based on ALL the available information. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/16/hpv-vaccine-effectiveness.aspx ...

4 Herbs for Gut Health

February 6, 2017

Gut Health, Herbs, News

Your gut doesn’t lie. It gives you that “gut feeling” when something isn’t quite right, “growls” when you’re hungry and gives you that “upset tummy” feeling when there’s something not quite right in your body. The gut is also sensitive to emotion. If you’re upset or worried you often don’t feel like eating and vice versa. If you are not feeling well in the tummy, then you can feel sad, upset, worried, anxious, irritated – a range of negative emotions. The gut-brain connection is now widely recognised and for good reason. Around 95% of the brains serotonin receptors are located in your bowel! So it makes sense that if your gut is not feeling right, it will ultimately affect your mood. This is another reason why it is so...

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