Description
NB: The print version of Issue 56 went on sale in shops in NZ and Australia in September 2025 and it is available from our online shop as a printed copy (NZ and Australia only) as well as a PDF (available NZ, Australia and elsewhere).
Introducing Issue 56 of The NZ Journal of Natural Medicine
What if an enzyme found in a traditional fermented food (also available as a supplement) could help shrink plaque in the arteries, boosting circulation? This is the exciting news that we share in the Cardiology section of Issue 56 of The NZ Journal of Natural Medicine.
With a focus on heart health, this issue also includes articles on niacin (vitamin B3) and cardiovascular health – as well as how nutrient deficiencies may contribute to heart failure.
A feature article by Contributing Editor Greg Fredericks also discusses how dyslipidemia can be a factor in the development of heart disease and contribute to the risk of stroke – and what you can do to lower your risk.
Also in this issue is an article by Editor Katherine Smith about the importance of movement to the healthy development of babies and children. The article, based on a conversation with “The Brain Nanny” Bette Lamont, also discusses and how a form of therapy known as “Neurodevelopmental Movement” can help children who have suffered a difficult birth that has resulted in some degree of brain damage – or have other conditions arising from another type of damage to their brain (such as an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, or ADHD type symptoms). This form of movement based therapy can also be of assistance to adults who have experienced a stroke or traumatic brain injury.
Our “Men’s Health” section features an article about why “watchful waiting” is not a good strategy for hernias and how a proactive approach that includes dietary adjustments and targeted exercises (while wearing an appropriately supportive hernia truss) can provide an alternative.
Our “Women’s Health” section for this issue includes an article about a trial of simple nutritional intervention that resulted in healthy pregnancies in women who had previously been diagnosed as having “unexplained infertility”.
Two talented NZ herbalists have contributed articles to this issue; Contributing Editor Amy McComb’s article profiles NZ’s ancient native Horopito tree (Pseudowinera colorata) – best known for its antifungal properties. Richard Whelan’s article describes the benefits offered by Motherwort (Leonurus cardica) for women’s health – and cardiovascular health.
If you have been suffering from debilitating symptoms when you are exposed to electromagnetic radiation from devices such as cell phones, Clare Swinney’s article about the work of Dr. Magda Havas PhD, who has developed a protocol to assist people who have developed electrohypersensitivity to recover, will be vital reading.
If you live in an area where guavas grow, you may be interested to read the article in this issue on the health benefits of this delicious fruit and our recipe section for this issue features Food Editor Lju Adam’s refreshing paw paw salad – and a turmeric chicken dish.
Our Reviews section includes a review of The Banerji Protocols (which provide guidance for how to use specific homoeopathic medicines to treat many different conditions, including some types of cancer) and The People’s Position: Covid-19 Lessons Learned. This latter book provides a concise history of the NZ government’s response to Covid-19 and the harm it caused to many individuals and families – and society as a whole.
Altogether this issue will provide you with extremely helpful information you can easily use.
To your good health!
– Katherine Smith and Jonathan Eisen, Editors
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