SPRING 2011 True $5.00 Natural Health The Magazine of the Natural Health Society of Australia Food for feeling great Part 1 - fresh fruits Safe breast screening Teen anger - why? Our amazing feet Bowen Therapy Veggie garden, Part 2 – spring planting Recipes - from Laos An unusual new study Editorial Imagine my surprise when a young naturo- product promoted in this magazine is first This issue initiates a series path phoned and said she is looking for vetted by us. Quite often, there is a fasci- of articles on the different “unvaccinated adults” to participate in a nating and passionate story behind how food categories, Part 1 covering study to investigate the health of people the proprietor became interested in the fresh fruits. We also continue the series who have never been vaccinated. What product in the first place. In this issue, we on veggie gardening with Part 2. a great idea! Come to think of it, this is present two such stories. Vegetarian restaurants are not only found something that the medical authorities Joe Ciancio markets an air purifier-ioniser in Sydney! We branch out to Adelaide in should have done long. (which keeps the pollutants within itself), this issue, and will present restaurants in Because vaccination has become a because he had discovered – almost to other states in future issues. In fact, our sacred cow in Australia, it is very difficult his peril – the dangers of polluted air and readers may be able to make some rec- to obtain objective information about water. His eye-opening story is on page 14. ommendations re their favourites and put its merits and demerits. However, this us in touch with the owners – please? ‘Uncle Harry’s Natty Foods’ – that we have research by Najwa Reynolds for her PhD promoted for some time – are the result project is seeking information that all of efforts by Allan Rodd who wanted high Roger French, sides of the controversy re vaccination quality veggie burgers for his own health must agree with – basically, whether it Editor and Health Director shop and decided to manufacture them prevents or causes health problems. himself. His story is on page 22. If you happen to be an unvaccinated Also promoted once again are the marvel- adult, there is a notice seeking your par- lous (to my taste) gluten-free and grain- ticipation in the study on page 13. free quinoa loaves produced by former The Natural Health Society has a highly marathon runner, Robert de Castella, and ethical advertising policy, so every his team who bake them in Canberra. 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Red apples cocktails of minerals, vitamins, in a glass of water is about right. which tends to dissolve calcium contain the extremely powerful other antioxidants, fibre, natural At other times of the day, still out of spurs and arthritic joints. antioxidants, anthocyanins, sugar and thousands of phyto- well diluted, lemons and limes which magnify these benefits. Low GI makes grapefruit chemicals, all in a high content are marvellous cleansing fruits, In people who smoke, apples suitable for people with of ‘pure’ water. The water tending to relieve colds, sore have been found to partially diabetes. Because grapefruit content ranges from 75% in throats and congestion. For the can interfere with certain medi- protect against pulmonary and bananas to 93% in watermelon. digestive system, these fruits cations, including statins and bladder damage. are antiseptic and detoxifying. The Natural Health guideline is calcium channel blockers, keep They reduce uric acid in gout The excellent supply of pectin, to consume approximately 350 consumption low if on these and gallstones. concentrated in the peel, stimu- to 700 gram daily – as part of medications. lates and cleanses the digestive a total of fruits and vegetables Oranges system and slows the absorp- per day of around 1000 to Pineapple An excellent fruit for taste and tion of sugars, making the apple 1250 gm. Have some fruit each A delicious and nutritious fruit energy. A limitation is that it is low GI (36) and very suitable day. High-sugar fruits, such as when ripe, but often difficult to easy to over-eat oranges and with diabetes. grapes, should be limited in find ripe. It is the richest fruit in take in too much sugar. Also, quantity. Fruits are the most the enzyme, bromelain, which One or two apples a day – when there is a phytochemical in suitable energy foods in hot promotes protein digestion and in season, which is autumn and oranges that can upset the liver, weather, except that winter so assists weak digestion, and winter – could do wonders for producing a headache. fruits are fine for cold weather. is anti-inflammatory, so is helpful wellness and wellbeing. All fresh, ripe fruits are highly Oranges are high in vitamin C for gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Pears alkali-forming, due to their very at around 50 mg for an average Pineapple is a blood thinner In the same genus as apples, rich content of potassium and fruit. Also abundant are the and can reduce the risk of clots. pears are another great modest levels of magnesium bioflavonoids, rutin, quercetin, It is a good promoter of healing, all-round fruit. This fruit rarely and calcium. The acid fruits, hesperidin and naringin which particularly for the respiratory causes allergic reactions, so although containing significant enhance the efficiency of system. Its high manganese is suitable for elimination diets levels of organic acids, are also vitamin C and are essential for content is good for the brain and ideal for weaning infants. ultimately alkali-forming. strong blood capillaries and and nerves and helps protect against free radicals. prevention of varicose veins. Pears contain plenty of soluble This article describes only the Both C and bioflavonoids are fibre and are very gentle on the common, everyday fruits, and Available all year. essential for healthy skin and digestive system in contrast to does not include the numerous hair, which is why vitamin C de- Sour berries exotic varieties. harsh wheat bran. This fibre ficiency results in scurvy. Berries are mostly sub-acid, binds with toxins in the colon Oranges are richer than most but if unripe, they then rate as and removes them from the ACID FRUITS fruits in calcium and also folate acid fruits.