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Read the latest from the Age Newspaper on how Fish Oil could prevent schizophrenia in young people.

http://www.theage.com.au/national/fish-oil-could-prevent-schizophrenia-in-young-people

New Melrose Botanical Shampoo and Conditioner

After many years, and much research and development the well known Melrose Everyday shampoos are being discontinued, and have been replaced with a new formula in fresh looking packaging. The new look retains part of the well loved Everyday heritage and customer have been pleased to see the copies of the original hand drawn images are still part of the new look. The exciting new range will be called “Melrose Botanicals - Everyday Shampoos & Conditioners”.

It is 100% Sulphate Free, Proudly Australian made, Comes in 13 variants; Including shampoos, conditioners and a body lotion all packaged in economical 475 ml bottles.

The Melrose Botanicals range will be made up of Shampoos & Conditioners and an apricot and calendula body lotion. The new improved Melrose Botanicals formulae contains blends of natural plant oils, herbal extracts and essential oils of: Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon Myrtle, Jojoba, Chamomile as well as a Fragrance Free (Base) variety for sensitive skin types

Look for it in your local health food store, pharmacy or selected supermarkets.


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Lignans linked to healthier, thinner women

Women with increased intake of lignans, and subsequently levels of metabolites in the blood, tend to have lower BMIs and total body fat mass, says a new study from Canada.

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Fighting Fat with Flaxseed

As scientists continue to uncover more about the health benefits of flaxseed oil and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, even seasoned health professionals are becoming excited. Could this humble plant oil be the key to weight loss?

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Apple Cider Vinegar: Nature’s Medicine Chest

apple cider vinegar has been an essential part of every kitchen cupboard and medicine chest for generations—every grandmother knew dozens of ways this natural vinegar could be used. Taking vinegar can help your digestion.

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Lignans linked to healthier, thinner women

By Stephen Daniells, 06-Feb-2009

Women with increased intake of lignans, and subsequently levels of metabolites in the blood, tend to have lower BMIs and total body fat mass, says a new study from Canada.

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Geoff Steinicke Wins Complementary Healthcare Council Award

The Complementary Healthcare Council’s most prestigious award is the Lady Cilento Award.

It is awarded in recognition of an individual’s outstanding contribution to the industry and/or community over an extended period of time. The Award acknowledges an individual’s professionalism, contribution of outstanding merit and reflection of high aspirations benefiting the complementary healthcare ethos.

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Flaxseed Oil Review

Many people now realise the importance of consuming good fats and reducing harmful fats. A considerable amount of research and clinical evidence shows the health benefits of these good fats. The good fats are the two polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that can not be made in the body.

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Drink Your Greens

Drinking green vegetable juice daily is a great way to detox, replace that nasty mid-afternoon snack and boost your diet with all-natural vitamins and minerals. But it doesn’t have to be hard. There is an easy way to benefit from vegetable juice—green vegetable powders.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Mood Disorders

ABC Radio National - The Health Report

A paper in the American Journal of Psychiatry from Gordon Parker, Neville Gibson and other colleagues at the School of Psychiatry and Black Dog Institute at the University of NSW argues that diet and lack of omega-3 fatty acids typically found in seafood play a strong role in mood disorders.

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Melrose Sponsors Chimpanzees

Melrose sponsors the older chimpanzees Fifi and Bessie at Taronga Zoo with Melrose Flaxseed Oil. Their keeper Allan Schmidt uses high omega 3 flaxseed oil to manage their arthritis and sore joints.

Visit Taronga Zoo Website

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