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AUTUMN 2013 True $5.00 Natural Health The Magazine of the Natural Health Society of Australia Food Combining Salad Dressings Self Confidence Compassionate Relationships Mercury Madness - assessment Bach Flower Remedies Food Part 7 - extras NHS Annual Seminar; Salad Editorial dressings; Food combining The Natural Health Society’s Annual Seminar For better nutrition through better Do you breathe through your comes up this month (March) and will be held digestion, the topic of ‘Food Combining’ mouth? In ‘YQA’, page 8, we reveal in Sydney as usual. We offer apologies to can be found on page 4. Based on the some extraordinary benefits of breathing members in other States that we don’t have work of the world’s leading naturopath, through your nose. the resources to run seminars elsewhere. the late Herbert Shelton, it is an authori- Lastly, your editor decided that it was tative statement. The Sydney function on Sunday 24th time he had a short detox at Hopewood March has an exciting program of speakers, The ‘Food for Feeling Great’ series Health Retreat, so I spent a week there in and we feel certain that there is something concludes in this issue with Part 7 November 2012. I was mighty impressed there for everyone. Details are given on covering ‘extra’ foods – those that don’t with Hopewood, and will leave you to read page 13. For New South Wales members, fit classically into the categories of fruits, the details. a leaflet is included with this magazine. veggies, protein-rich, starch-rich, con- centrated sugary and fat-rich foods that We have the secret for making bland foods were the subjects of Parts 1 to 6. This Enjoy the reading! enticing. Recognising that many people completes coverage of all the common find veggie salads and steamed veggies foods. somewhat bland, we present an appealing Roger French, collection of dressings in the recipe Another series that continues in this Editor and Health Director section in the centerfold. The top favourite, issue is ‘Mercury Madness’ with Part super-tasty dressings are the four that we 3 on how to assess our own mercury have photographed, commencing with the bodily load. Mercury is so incredibly Flax Oil Dressing, which is a marvelous way toxic and becoming so widespread, that to get your omega-3. this topic is vital for all of us. About Natural Health Society Acknowledgement Contents The Natural Health Society The Natural Health Society is ] Discounts on environmentally- gratefully acknowledges [02] Natural foods that boost Australia’s longest established friendly household cleaning and the continuing and your metabolism organisation that is dedicated to personal-care products; generous support of the [04] Food combining for informing people about issues ] Discounts at our seminars. Australian Youth and good digestion that affect their health, happiness Health Foundation, which [07] Runing raw around Australia and quality of life. Committee established the Society. Established in 1960, the Society Elizabeth French, President [08] Your questions answered is not-for-profit with no vested Richard Stepniewski, [12] NHS notices Vice-President interests. Recognising that The publishers, authors and [13] NHS annual seminar 2013 prevention is far better than Amalia Pezzutto, Treasurer editors of, and contributors cure, the Society’s objective is Vicki Pickup to, this publication shall [14] The confidence muscle to explain how best to achieve Michelle Beech not be liable in any action [16] The magic of compassionate genuine long-term health and Vanessa Zamprogno or proceedings arising out relationships wellbeing, using drug-free of information provided in [18] Detoxing at Hopewood self-help methods as far as Staff Roger French, Health Director this publication, nor shall [20] How can Bach Flower practicable. The result can be they be responsible for greater enjoyment of life and and Editor Remedies help you? any error or omission in enhanced peace of mind. Tracey Priest, Office [22] Recipes - salad dressings Administrator such information. They Natural Health guidelines expressly disclaim all and [24] Gerson Therapy case studies have been influenced by the For more information: any liability to any person [26] Herbs for every reason experience gained at the Phone 02 4721 5068 or persons arising out of - Part 1 Basil Hopewood Health Retreat at Email [email protected] anything done, or omitted [28] Mercury Madness Wallacia, NSW, which is owned Website www.health.org.au to be done, in association - Part 3 assessment and operated by the Australian or write to Suite 28 Skipton’s with the publication of this [32] From Dr Mercola Youth and Health Foundation. Arcade, 541 High St, magazine. The publication The Foundation is a registered Penrith NSW 2750. does not purport to provide [34] Food for feeling great - Part 7 extras charitable organisation and the medical advice or opinion founder of both the Society and Subscription form and readers should not [40] New products. Hopewood. Turn to page 42 or use the rely upon any information Restaurant review telephone or website. Subscribers to the Society which is contained in this [41] Natural Health Society shop receive: Graphic designer, Melissa publication for that purpose. [42] NHS shop order form ] 4 issues a year of our vital Howard Design 0402 796 254 Any reader wishing to obtain [43] Tri-Nature cleaning and skin care magazine, True Natural Health; medical advice or opinion Printed by Focus Press, ] Discounts on selected books, should consult his or her [44] Kindred Organisations Port Botany 8218 5300 juicers and other health products; own health professional. [45] Health products Autumn 2013 True Natural Health | P1 Natural Foods that Boost Your Metabolism By Maz Pugoy Metabolism is comprised of biochemical Leafy Greens Recipe processes that allow our bodies to use Leafy green vegetables like spinach and the foods we eat and transform them into kale are low in carbohydrates and calories energy. Metabolic rate is specifically the but some are rich in iron, which helps to The Metaboliser rate at which the body is able to convert improve your metabolism by supporting the foods into energy. It is directly related to process of your red blood cells carrying your basal metabolic rate, which is the rate Green Smoothie oxygen around the body. Enjoy raw greens at which the body uses energy to perform Serves 2 in delicious salads, or, if you have trouble basic bodily functions when at rest. It is also getting them down, try starting off your day related to the amount of energy expended with a green smoothie (see recipe below). Ingredients during exercise. A higher metabolic rate results in faster and more effective fat burn, 2 large kale leaves, shredded weight loss and weight control. Celery 1 cup shredded spinach Celery is what is known as a ‘negative calorie ¼ cup broccoli florets There are several factors that can improve food’. This means that it takes more energy metabolism including exercise, adequate to eat and digest the celery than the energy ¼ cup celery, chopped rest and food intake. Metabolism can be you get from the food itself. Any negative 1 tsp cinnamon naturally increased by incorporating certain calorie food is going to offer a positive con- 1 apple, cored and diced foods into your diet. Foods that are the tribution to your efforts to naturally increase most effective are commonly known as metabolism. Celery is delicious with almond 2 bananas, peeled, chopped and frozen ‘metabolism boosting foods’. butter or raw zucchini hummus. 2 – 3 cups coconut water (depending on Below are some common natural foods how thick you like your smoothie) that kick-start and improve the metabolism. Broccoli These foods are easy to find and are best Broccoli contains calcium, which triggers consumed raw so that all their enzymes and your metabolism, and vitamin C, which Method nutrients remain intact. assists your body in absorbing more Blend all ingredients in a high powered calcium. Broccoli is delicious chopped into blender on high speed until smooth and Water small florets and added to your favourite salad. You can also add broccoli to your creamy. Enjoy as your first meal for the day Water has zero calories. When consumed juices and smoothies. to kick-start your metabolism. cold, it needs to be warmed up by the body before it can be absorbed and used. This heating process requires calories, and Grapefruit over time this can add up to boosting your Grapefruit is high in fibre and lowers the metabolism. Water also helps you lose insulin levels in your body that trigger weight by encouraging you to feel satiated the storage of fat. Fibre speeds up your as your body often confuses thirst for hunger. metabolism because the body needs to burn extra calories in order to break it down. Enjoy grapefruit peeled and segmented in Spicy Foods your salads or eat them on their own. Certain spicy foods such as chilli, cayenne pepper and jalapeños contain capsaicin Apples which is the component that gives them their Apples are another high fibre food that fiery kick. Consuming these foods can raise can improve your metabolism naturally. the body’s temperature, which is related to Like grapefruit, apples are low in calories metabolism. As energy is burned, heat is and high in fibre, requiring your body to released. By increasing your internal body burn additional calories in order to break temperature, spicy foods may temporarily the fibre down. Fibre-rich foods also help raise your metabolism and stimulate the you feel full sooner, which causes you to use of stored fat for energy. Add some eat less overall. Enjoy apples as a healthy fresh chillies to your meal or sprinkle a bit snack, as part of your daily green smoothie of cayenne into a glass of lemon water and or as raw apple crumble.