US Study Confirms the Danger of Using Plastic Bottles

A report from USNews.com states that "the U.S. government's National Toxicology Program yesterday agreed with a scientific panel that recently expressed concern about physiological changes that occur in people when they ingest BPA (Bisphenol A) that has leached from plastics into their food."

BPA is particularly dangerous as it can mimic the role of estrogen in the human thus causing hormonal imbalances in both men and women. The effects of BPA have also been shown to "have a greater risk of developing uterine fibroids, breast cancer, decreased sperm counts, and prostate cancer."

Drinking from and reusing plastic water bottles have been proven to be a popular source of BPA intake. Even well-known brands such as Nalgene have produced bottles that contain BPAs.

A healthy alternative to plastic drinking bottles are glass bottles and stainless steel bottles. Stainless steel bottles hold the advantage over glass bottles as they are lighter and more durable.

To purchase BPA-free stainless steel bottles in Australia, go to buttnatural.com.au. Buttnatural.com.au stock BPA-free brands such as Klean Kanteen and Eco Tanka.

Switching to stainless-steel water bottles will not only save you from toxic chemicals leached through plastic, it will also help you take a responsible step to reducing plastic waste that is polluting our precious earth.

Eight Simple Methods to Alleviate Insomnia

Insomnia is a condition that effects many people. Unfortunately, counting sheep jump over a fence doesn't help everyone and a more effective strategy may be needed for most.

Natural News has published eight helpful tips to help you get a better night's sleep:

1. Make sure that you don't eat anything at least two hours before bed
2. Try drinking some water 30 minutes before bed
3. Greatly decrease and/or eliminate processed foods from your diet
4. Press on the Bubbling wells point in the middle of each foot
5. Practice short breath holding exercises
6. Try taking Melatonin 1-2 hours before bed
7. Take some proven herbal supplements before bed
8. Meditate

To read the complete article, click here. If you need more help getting a quality night's sleep, feel free to contact us on 1800 644 733.

The Foods That Are Most Affected by Pesticides

Naturalnews.com have posted an excellent article about the foods which are most and least effected by pesticides.

Here's a short list of the foods most effected by pesticides (making them a higher priority when buying organic):

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Sweet Bell Peppers (Capsicum)

Here's a short list of the foods least effected by pesticides:

1. Broccoli
   
2. Eggplant
3. Cabbage

You can read the rest of the article here

Food: A Live Healthy, Live Longer Seminar

Gary Martin ND., founder of Living Valley Springs Health Retreat, will be holding a series of seminars in Launceston, Tasmania.

Dates: 7th - 9th October 2008
Venue: The Chelsea Room, Archers Manor,
17 Alanvale Rd. Newnham
Time: 7.00pm-10.00pm.

Digesting Food

Tuesday, 7th October

A guide to achieving perfect digestion. This lecture looks at the entire digestive system, its structure, function and potential ailments. Gary explains why so many people today suffer with common complaints such as indigestion, heartburn, burping, bloating, constipation, gallstones, Candida Albicans, flatulence, food sensitivities, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, hiatus hernia, polyps, Crohn’s Disease and even bowel cancer. He presents effective methods to cleanse out unfavourable bacterial colonies and rebuild a healthy gastrointestinal mucosa.

Planning Food

Wednesday, 8th October

In this lecture, Gary identifies the nutrients essential for optimal health. He discusses the ideal protein-fat-carbohydrate ratio for energy, clarity & immunity. This lecture provides detailed meal planning. Gary shares his favourite recipes & presents some vital rules for maintaining a healthy diet.

Special Feature

Thursday, 9th October

The truth about mercury amalgam dental fillings and their effect on the digestive system, the brain and health in general. Gary has helped thousands of people recover health through dental revision. In this lecture he shares volumes of empirical and scientific evidence. If you have mercury amalgam dental fillings, root canal therapy, dissimilar metals or bite dysfunction, this lecture is vital. You need to be informed! Gary's research was influential in the decision by the Norwegian Government to ban mercury amalgam fillings in January 2008.

7th, 8th, 9th October, 7- 9pm. $10 per night.

To register:
Call Debbie Crick on 0419 449 879,
Living Valley Springs on 1800 644 733,
or email seminars@lvs.com.au

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Australia is Number One... when it comes to National Obesity

There was a time when Australian's could point to American's as the world's most obese country. That has now changed as an alarming new report has officially named Australia as "the fattest nation in the world."

The report states that "more than 9 million adults now rated as obese or overweight" and if nothing is done to change this statistic, "health costs could top $6 billion and an extra 700,000 people will be admitted to hospital for heart attacks, strokes and blood clots caused by excess weight."

Click here to read the full report.

How Jim Carrey's Son Recovered From Autism

Autism is often view as an illness with no cure. The mercola.com website has a special feature about recovering from Autism and cites the example of Jim Carrey's son as a success story.

Carrey, who is an A-list Hollywood celebrity; believes his son's recovery is because of "breakthroughs that may not be scientifically proven, but have definitely helped, such as a gluten-free, casein-free diet, vitamin supplementation, detox of metals, and anti-fungals for the yeast overgrowths that plagued his intestines."

It is also intersting to note that "not a single member of the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, or any other health authority has asked to evaluate and understand how Evan recovered from autism. Instead, they simply posit that he was misdiagnosed and never had autism to begin with."

You can read the original artyicle about Jim Carrey's son here and view the comments and tips that Dr Mercola has for other Autism sufferers here.