A-Z of natural therapies

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Reasons your tummy's bloatedThere is nothing more disheartening than starting the week feeling limber and lithe, and ending it feeling like a bloated whale. Both men and women are prone to sudden weight gain and for most, it's not due to a fast food frenzy. What is dysentery?Dysentery is a disease that primarily affects the intestines. Usually found in poorer areas of the world, the Shigella bacteria causes diarrhoea along with the passing of mucus and blood. Although dysentery is a relatively easy disease to cure, mortality rates can be high, and particularly among children. Seven ways to lower your blood pressureAccording to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than two million Australians have high blood pressure, which is known as the "silent killer" because it has no symptoms, and can occur at any age. Personal trainer and nutritionist Andrew Cate looks at seven ways to lower your blood pressure naturally. Whole grains: why they're good for youWhole grains are necessary for proper digestion, calming the nervous system, encouraging sleep and satisfying hunger and taste, thereby decreasing cravings, while promoting energy and endurance, elimination, good reflexes, a long memory and clear thinking. Whole grains require a different digestive procedure than refined grains do. Stretches to super-boost your dayStretching to help you wake up each day has benefits for your body, mind and spirit. Personal trainer Andrew Cate explains how to get the most out of your stretches.

A-Z of natural therapies

B

Biomesotherapy: miracle therapy or cool craze?

C

Colonics: the lowdown

E

Ear candling

G

Gold treatment

I

Iridology

J

Japanese complimentary therapies

K

Kinesiology - the facts

L

Light up your life

M

Magnet therapy

Music therapy: the Tomatis Method

R

Reflexology - top feet treats

Reiki — healing power

S

SLM Bodywork

T

T'ai chi

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