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By Anne Gastinger A figure from Greek Mythology came to mind when the World Health Organisation (WHO) in May 2011 announced it was classifying radio frequency radiation, (a non ionizing type of electromagnetic radiation) as a Class 2b possible carcinogen.   It is Cassandra, the Trojan woman Homer writes of in his epic, ‘the Iliad’. On viewing the monumental horse left outside the city gates, she senses ruin... Read More | Share it now!

A Herbal Life By Wendy Kendall   Creating natural potions was one of my favorite childhood pastimes. Whether it was from various plants, flowers, leaves and seeds from my mother’s abundant garden, or from various items in our bathroom (my mother never kept anything toxic there!), I loved mixing natural substances together to make something “magic”. I was a flower child of the late 1960’s,... Read More | Share it now!

A Herbal Life

Jul 26, 2012 |

A Herbal Life By Wendy Kendall   Creating natural potions was one of my favorite childhood pastimes. Whether it was from various plants, flowers, leaves and seeds from my mother’s abundant garden, or from various items in our bathroom (my mother never kept...

Editor’s Introduction   This article, contributed by Philip Tomlinson recounts how he and his family worked together to help his elderly mother recover metastacised cancer. The story illustrates the importance of making a commitment to health after a cancer diagnosis – and how invaluable family member’s love and practical support are in the recovery process. How My Mother Recovered from... Read More | Share it now!

Good News for the Alphabet Kids:  How to reverse learning and behavioural disorders without drugs (Expanded and updated third edition) by Michael Sichel DO, ND, PhD with Greta Sichel Paperback, 292 pages $A38 available from http://www.addkidsdrugfree.com/ ISBN 978 -980364118 Autism is still largely blamed on genetic rather than environmental causes.  It is true that some people with rare genetic conditions such... Read More | Share it now!

Natural Health Products Bill by Katherine Smith   UPDATE Nov 9, 2012:  The Health Select Committee has now produced its report on the Natural Health Products Bill.  The Report may be downloaded from this link: http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/SC/Documents/Reports/0/9/f/50DBSCH_SCR5643_1-Natural-Health-Products-Bill-324-2.htm I will be reading the bill and will post an update on this section of this site as... Read More | Share it now!

Natural Health Products Bill

Feb 11, 2012 |

Natural Health Products Bill by Katherine Smith   UPDATE Nov 9, 2012:  The Health Select Committee has now produced its report on the Natural Health Products Bill.  The Report may be downloaded from this link:...

Flower  Essences for an Emotionally Distressed Child Editor’s introduction The following article  is essentially a case history as recorded by the mother of the patient and the  natural health practitioner.  Ann (a  pseudonym) sought help for her 11 year old daughter Ruth (a pseudonym) from  practitioner Jeanette Shearer.    Ann was concerned about Ruth  as Ruth had problems relating to others... Read More | Share it now!

Maggot Therapy vs. MRSA –The Antimicrobial Bio-surgeons that Know Best by Jade Rogers December, 2011 The battle between infectious bacteria and the antibiotic drugs used to treat them is not a new one, and is far from over. The World Health Organisation reports that many infectious diseases of today are at high risk of becoming uncontrollable due to antibiotic resistance. Approximately 440,000 new cases of... Read More | Share it now!

Maggot Therapy in the Treatment of Infections Caused by MRSA

Feb 1, 2012 |

Maggot Therapy vs. MRSA –The Antimicrobial Bio-surgeons that Know Best by Jade Rogers December, 2011 The battle between infectious bacteria and the antibiotic drugs used to treat them is not a new one, and is far from over. The World Health Organisation reports that...

Editor’s note:  This is the story of how symptoms caused by an undiagnosed urinary tract infection (UTI) were mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease, leading  to the prescription of the drug Haloperidol – which in turn caused life threatening side effects.  It is crucial reading for anyone with elderly friends or relatives.   “Hell”operidol and Back   April 2010 … was a life changing... Read More | Share it now!

First published issue 3 of The New Zealand Journal of Natural Medicine (November 2011 – February 2012) The Natural Health Products Bill has just passed its first reading in parliament. Retiring Green MP Sue Kedgeley had the following to say about the bill: “It will set up a low risk regulatory scheme which is appropriate for the low risk nature of natural products; not a heavy handed regime…Before... Read More | Share it now!

Health Freedom Report #3

Jan 29, 2012 |

First published issue 3 of The New Zealand Journal of Natural Medicine (November 2011 - February 2012) The Natural Health Products Bill has just passed its first reading in parliament. Retiring Green MP Sue Kedgeley had the following to say about the bill: “It will...

(First published in the first issue of The New Zealand Journal of Natural Medicine (August – November 2011)   Since our first issue there have been some significant developments that impact on our health freedom – both in New Zealand and internationally. In NZ, the government has now officially responded to the Report of the Health Select Committee following its Inquiry into how to improve ... Read More | Share it now!

Health Freedom Report #2

Jan 27, 2012 |

(First published in the first issue of The New Zealand Journal of Natural Medicine (August - November 2011)   Since our first issue there have been some significant developments that impact on our health freedom – both in New Zealand and internationally. In NZ,...

Health Freedom Report #1 (First published in the first issue of The New Zealand Journal of Natural Medicine (May-July 2011) We are fortunate in New Zealand to have the choice of a side range of over-the-counter nutritional supplements, herbal medicines and other health-promoting products.  We also have to choice of being able to consult natural health practitioners who practise a wide range of modalities. This... Read More | Share it now!

Health Freedom Report #1

Jan 27, 2012 |

Health Freedom Report #1 (First published in the first issue of The New Zealand Journal of Natural Medicine (May-July 2011) We are fortunate in New Zealand to have the choice of a side range of over-the-counter nutritional supplements, herbal medicines and other...

Site editor’s note. This guest article by naturopath Loula George discusses preconception care (also known as preconceptual care) as a way of improving parents’ health prior to pregnancy with the aim  of having an enjoyable pregnancy and a healthy baby. The article by Loula George was posted on this site in 2011.  Since that time, new research has shown that exposure to microwave radiation to can... Read More | Share it now!

The first contribution to this category is from Robert McGowan, an expert in rongoa Māori and author of the book  Rongoa Māori:  A practical guide to traditional Māori medicine.  Robert McGowan also teaches rongoa Māori through Titoki Education.  (See:  http://www.titokieducation.co.nz/),   The impacts of the loss of biodiversity on the continuation of rongoā Māori (traditional Māori... Read More | Share it now!

Silenced Witnesses Vol. 2:  The Parents’ Story:  The Denial of Vaccine Damage by Government, Corporations and the Media Written by the Parents, Edited by Martin J. Walker 290 pages, paperback, with index Copyright Slingshot Publications www.slingshotpublications.com First published November 2009 ISBN: 978-0-9519646-6-8 12.95 (pounds)   Reviewed by Katherine Smith “On the 17th May 1993 we received a card... Read More | Share it now!

When Barbara Pheloung’s second child – a cherished little girl called Karen – was born, Barbara had no idea that her daughter would become the catalyst in her professional life for the last thirty years; helping the 15-20% of the population who have learning disabilities of one kind or another learn to overcome their difficulties and begin thrive and fulfill their potential. Back when their daughter was... Read More | Share it now!

If you would like to contribute a story, please contact the Editor at the Contact Us page.   Editor’s introduction: This article was contributed by Pam Brukx who shares her story of how she embarked on a quest to determine what was causing her chronic tinnitus – and the surprising conclusion she reached after years of carefully observing her condition and keeping a diary of her symptoms.  Please note... Read More | Share it now!

Is Tinnitus Perhaps Nature’s Gift?

Dec 3, 2011 |

If you would like to contribute a story, please contact the Editor at the Contact Us page.   Editor’s introduction: This article was contributed by Pam Brukx who shares her story of how she embarked on a quest to determine what was causing her chronic tinnitus –...

By Rona Wang.   Editor’s introduction: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient and sophisticated system of healing.  TCM has its own theory of how the different systems of the body are interrelated.  This theory allows different patterns of dysfunction to be identified and treated accordingly using acupuncture, herbal medicine or other means such as personalised dietary changes. For practitioners... Read More | Share it now!

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