The Ins and Outs of Healthy Digestion

What Goes In, Must Come Out

A healthy, well-functioning digestive system is important for our health and wellbeing. Our digestive systems are designed to absorb and utilise the nutrients we need from the foods we eat...

Is Pain Slowing You Down?

Is pain and inflammation stopping you from getting the most out of every day? Many people report that their pain is poorly managed and as a consequence, their quality of life is impaired. Are you having trouble swinging your golf club, tying your shoe laces, doing the gardening, vacuuming, moving across the dance floor...

Banish the Burn of Heartburn and Indigestion

Do You Suffer from Heartburn?

If you answered yes, then you are not alone! Up to one in five people will experience heartburn regularly, so chances are you, or someone close to you can relate to the uncomfortable burn of acid reflux.

Detoxify Your Body and Feel Fabulous!

Are you still feeling the effects of the festive season? Do you feel bloated and find it difficult to fasten the top button of your trousers after all that party food? Do you feel tired, run down, sluggish, or flat? Find out more.

Back to School - Tips for Staying Healthy This Year

It’s been a summer of fun with Christmas holidays, long sunny days at the beach and sleep-ins; but now it is time to pack up the books and head back to school. Kids will be excited to catch up with friends, settle into class, and launch into a new school year. Find out more.

Crackers Over Christmas

The festive season is upon us once again which usually involves endless celebrations, cocktails, puddings, late nights, and over-indulgence. It is the time of year when many people fall off the band wagon and forget to make their health a priority. Find out more.

Enjoy Your Pregnancy, Naturally

If you are thinking about having a baby, your health in the months leading up to conception can have a powerful influence not only on your ability to conceive and have a healthy pregnancy, but also the future health of your bouncing baby. Find out more.

Look Into The Health Of Your Eyes

Sight is arguably our most precious of senses, yet the health of our eyes is so frequently neglected. It is not until our vision begins to deteriorate that we realise what a valuable gift eyesight really is. Remember, we are only blessed with one pair of eyes, so it is never too early to start taking care of them! Find out more.

Unlocking The Secrets To Happy Healthy Ageing

Close your eyes and picture what you will be doing and how you will be feeling in your later years? Will you be enjoying retirement, spending valuable time with family and friends, going on a tropical cruise and being active? Unfortunately, for many people, this does not always become a reality. Find out more.

Due For A Detox?

Do you feel tired, run down, sluggish or flat? Have you been overindulging in fast foods, alcohol and making poor lifestyle choices? Do you suffer from gas and poor digestion? Are you feeling bloated and finding it difficult to fasten the top button on your trousers? Find out more.

Feeling Tired?

We all suffer with fatigue from time to time which can leave us feeling as though we are not quite firing on all cylinders. How energetic you feel is dependent upon many factors including your sleep patterns, the amount of stress in your life, your level of physical activity... Find out more.

Be Prepared This Cold and Flu Season

As we come into the cooler winter months our likeliness of getting sick increases. Not surprisingly, the most common type of illness affecting both adults and children, is the common cold or flu. Coming down with a cold or flu is not only uncomfortable, but... Find out more.

It’s Time to Pull Out Your Winter Woollies!

As the colder, winter months approach, many of us are not only searching for our scarves and fluffy socks, but also for natural options to boost our immune system to help prevent common winter ills. Whilst enhancing immune function is essential to fight off... Find out more.

Ladies, Are You Experiencing Uncomfortable Vaginal Itch and Irritation?

If you are, you are not alone! In fact, up to 73% of women may experience vaginal itch at some point in their lives? As if one episode isn’t bad enough, vaginal itch can become a recurrent condition, with 52% of women experiencing two to four episodes yearly.¹ Find out more.

Conquer Those Dreaded Cold Sores

Not another cold sore! You may know them all too well, those dreaded and often painful blisters that always seem to appear on your mouth, right before you are preparing to go on that all important first date or job interview. Find out more.

Healthy, Happy Kids Means Healthy, Happy Parents

Most parents will agree that keeping their children happy and healthy is essential if they want to be happy and healthy themselves. Although there is no denying that raising healthy kids is a big job, there are less troublesome steps you can take to encourage your children to be the healthiest possible. Find out more.

Do You Wake Up With a Spring in Your Step?

Do you wake up every day with a smile, excited by the prospect of your day ahead? Unfortunately, this is a dream for many people as it is estimated that up to 50% of Australians and New Zealanders suffer from fatigue. Find out more.

The Lifestyle Prescription: Nutrients for Health

We all have busy lifestyles which is why many of us wait until we get sick or come down with a condition that interferes with our day-to-day activities before seeking assistance from a doctor or healthcare professional. Find out more.

Helpful Hints for a Healthy Gut

It’s easy to sometimes forget about the state of our digestive system, often called ‘the gut’. After all we can’t see it - so why worry about it? However, a healthy digestive system is the key to a healthy body because when the gut is healthy, the rest of the body benefits. Find out more.

Healthy Hints for a Happy Heart…

Maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system is important for your overall health, wellbeing and longevity. Statistics show that more than 3.7 million people living in Australia and almost one million New Zealanders have poor cardiovascular health. Find out more.

Spring Allergies are Nothing to Sneeze At!

Spring should be a time of excitement and happiness as we move into the warmer months and flowers begin to bloom. However, for hayfever and sinusitis sufferers, the change in season may mark the beginning of a dreaded time of year. Find out more.

Slim Down for Spring!

As we come into the warmer weather, it should be a time to celebrate! No longer is it a struggle to get out of your cosy bed in the morning, you don’t have to race to get into the warm shower... Find out more.

Don’t Let Sugar Cravings Control Your Life!

Poor energy levels, sugar cravings, a “foggy” head, headaches and mood swings… Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? If so, perhaps you need to consider what is going on with your blood glucose (sugar) levels... Find out more.

How Probiotics Boost Immunity

To build a solid foundation for your health, the best place to start is where good health begins – in your digestive tract. Many pathogens and toxins enter into your body through your skin, lungs, even your mucous membranes! However... Find out more.

Ward Off the Winter Woes

The wintery weather is upon us and now is the time to begin taking care of your health if you don't want to fall prey to the colds and ‘flus which inevitably come with the cooler weather. Find out more.

The Change Of Life

Menopause is often referred to as “the change of life”, when a woman no longer gets her monthly period. During this transition, the ovaries begin to produce lower levels of sex hormones, including oestrogen and progesterone. Find out more.

What Is Eczema?

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is an inflammatory skin condition that results in red, painful, dry and itchy skin. These symptoms are not easy to live with by any means, yet so many people who suffer from eczema put up with these symptoms every single day. In more severe cases, eczema can even cause the skin to weep, bleed and crust over... Find out more.

Make The Most Out Of Going Back To School

"Back to school!" These three words make a weary parent cheer. However, as happy as you may be about the end of the holidays, the kids may be a little less excited about the end of fun-filled summer days and of sleeping in... Find out more.

A New Year, A New You!

Many of us overindulge in rich, unhealthy food and drink around the Christmas and New Year period. If you have had your fair share of alcohol, sweet treats and junk food, you may be feeling sluggish and tired. To restore your energy, why not kick off 2010 with the 2 week Ethical Nutrients Energy and Detoxification Program. Find out more.

The Festive Season - Fun Or Frazzling?

For many people, the festive season isn’t just about fun and celebrations. Increased social activities, present buying, meal planning and prospective travel or visitors can all increase stress levels, transforming an otherwise fun season into a frazzling scenario. Thankfully, there are ways you can successfully manage your stress levels to help make the festive season the fun time it should be! Find out more.

Have you had your Inner Health Plus today?

Inner Health and Inner Health Plus are probiotic supplements that contain medical strength acidophilus and bifidobacterium to therapeutically raise the levels of good bacteria in your digestive system. These probiotic supplements are best taken every day to help maintain your digestive function and support optimal immune system function. Find out more.

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

Is lack of sleep affecting your ability to function happily in the world? Sleep is essential and impaired sleep can lead to a variety of problems, including poor concentration, poor memory, irritability, disturbances in mood, impaired coordination, poor judgment and slower reaction times... Find out more.

Spring has Sprung and Allergies have Arrived!

Spring is upon us and, although it's a beautiful time of year, for some, the abundance of flowering plants brings an element of misery. Pollen is a key trigger for the allergic response that causes hay fever. Other triggers (known as allergens) include grasses, dust and animal dander. Allergens can irritate the nasal passages causing inflammation... Find out more.

The Pain Pandemic

Pain relief medications are some of the most widely used medications in Australia, with an estimated 25% of the population being on some sort of pain relief at any one time.1 Despite this, many people report that their pain is poorly managed and, as a consequence, their quality of life impaired. In an acute situation... Find out more.

The Power Of Probiotics

The term "probiotic" refers to any strain of bacteria or yeast that, when consumed, is beneficial for our health. We naturally have a mixture of good and bad bacteria residing in our digestive tract (on average, each individual carries around 2 - 3 kg of bacteria in their digestive system!). The key to a happy digestive system is... Find out more.

Don't Catch Your Death Of Cold This Winter

The cooler months are upon us, and with that comes an influx of cold and flu viruses. Influenza and cold viruses prefer the dry, cool conditions of the winter months, when they are better able to survive and spread from one unfortunate person to the next. Short of staying indoors and isolating ourselves from others, there is not a lot we can do, however... Find out more.

Something Fishy is Going on!

How often do you hear that you should eat more fish for better health? Much research has been done on the benefits of adding fish and fish oils rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids to your diet. One of the best sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids are the Ethical Nutrients Hi-Strength Fish Oils... Find out more.

Stressed? Need More Energy?

Magnesium plays a vital role in helping your body to cope with stress. It also relieves muscular aches, pains, cramps and spasms, and is needed for energy production. Unfortunately, magnesium deficiency is extremely common because many aspects of our day-to-day lives, such as poor diets, stress and alcohol consumption, increase our magnesium requirements... Find out more.

Osteoarthritis - A Pain in the Knee!

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It affects around 15% of the population and causes pain and discomfort to millions of Australians and New Zealanders every day. Osteoarthritis is basically inflammation and degeneration of key joints in the body... Find out more.

Focus On Arthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It affects around 15% of the population and causes pain and discomfort to millions of Australians and New Zealanders every day. Osteoarthritis is basically inflammation and degeneration of key joints in the body... Find out more.

New school year = New challenges

The start of the high school year can be filled with anxiety, dread or excitement. While some teenagers may thrive in this environment, it may be wise to check on your teenager to see how they are coping with the many new challenges that may be facing them this year. Find out more.

Back to school – back to fighting off germs!

There is often an increase in sickness at the beginning of the school year. Factors such as getting up early for school and dealing with the sudden stress of beginning a new school year, can adversely impact the immune systems of your children. The start of the school year also means your children will be in much closer contact with other children – and their germs... Find out more.

Are you going to have a happy Christmas?

Christmas is a time for family and friends to gather in celebration. Many of these gatherings involve relatives, loved ones, and vast quantities of alcohol and unhealthy foods! Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. It is believed that low to moderate alcohol consumption may offer some protective health benefits. However... Find out more.

Probiotics for little tummies...

In the past, children acquired good immune system function by rolling around in muddy puddles, or even eating from the floor! Today, with the majority of people using disinfectants and antibacterial soaps, our exposure to germs has decreased dramatically. This may be one of the reasons we are experiencing an increase in immune system disorders. Find out more.

Dreaming of a holiday?

Travel is becoming more and more accessible for all of us. Within a matter of minutes of logging onto the internet, you can have flights and accommodation booked for nearly anywhere in the world! Holidays can be a fantastic time for relaxation and rejuvenation. However, getting sick while you’re away can turn your dream trip into a nightmare! Find out more.

Want to "upgrade" your memory?

Wouldn't it be great if we could walk into a shop to buy additional brain memory as quickly and easily as we can purchase extra memory for our computer? Unfortunately, it's not quite that easy to "upgrade" your memory, but there are some great natural supplements you can take to give your brain a boost and enhance your memory. Find out more.

Dealing with diarrhoea - how probiotics can help

While our bowel habits are not something many of us talk about (even to our nearest and dearest), it is important to realise that bowel disorders are very common, with most Australians affected at some time during their lives. Fortunately you may be able to manage diarrhoea using probiotics or "good" bacteria for your digestive system. Find out more.

What is a probiotic?

Probiotics are friendly bacteria that we need for good health and vitality. Probiotics beneficially affect humans by improving the balance of flora in the digestive system. The word probiotic actually means "for life": pro + bios = "for life". Find out more.

How to boost immunity

During the winter season, it is important to think about how you can boost your immune system in order to get the better of those nasty cold and ‘flu bugs that are flying around. Immune function can be increased or decreased depending upon factors such as what we eat, which supplements we take, how much sleep we get and even our stress levels! Find out more.

News Flash: Some fats are good for you!

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are fats that you need. They are called "essential" because the body cannot manufacture them and therefore they must be obtained through the diet or supplementation. There are two families of EFAs: Omega-3 and Omega-6. Find out more.

Super Charge Your Life!

Who wouldn't love more energy? To wake up and jump out of bed in the morning full of energy would be a dream for many people! Find out more.

Why am I so sad?

We all have days when we don't feel like getting out of bed in the morning, but some people experience these feelings every day. Symptoms such as energy loss, lack of motivation, loss of confidence, change in appetite and change in sleep pattern can be signs that what you are experiencing is more than just "a bit of the blues". Find out more.

How Do I Beat Stress?

Everyday we encounter stress that, over time, can take its toll on our health. Work deadlines, paying bills, family demands, distressing news on television or radio, conflict with a co-worker, sickness, exams, traffic jams... Do any of these sound familiar? Stress is a part of modern life – we cannot escape it. Generally, a small amount of stress can actually be good for us. Stress can help motivate us and can help us achieve things. Stress only becomes a problem when it continues for an extended period of time or is too intense. To maintain our health and vitality you must keep stress at a manageable level and deal with the symptoms of stress. Find out more.

New Year, New Beginnings?

Many of us start the year with a new lease on life; joining a gym, going on a diet or making a list of goals to achieve in the year to come. This normally lasts a little while and then falls by the wayside. How can we manage to stick to our health goals long enough to achieve them? Find out more.

Stressed This Silly Season?

The festive season is meant to bring out the best in all of us. However, too often sleep deprivation, too many parties and overindulgent eating leave us feeling bloated, sluggish and stressed! Find out more.

Who Wants to Keep Their Energy Levels Up?

In the last article we addressed the three D's of good health and energy – Diet, Digestion and Detoxification. Many of you will have completed the detox and would have been feeling fantastic until... you had that really stressful day at work or had to juggle organising a barbeque while looking after three children... and then it felt like it all fell apart. Where did all that energy go and how do you get it back? Find out more.

Spring Clean with the 3-D's of Good Health and Energy

There is a lot of truth in the old saying 'you are what you eat'. Just think about how lousy you can feel, mentally and physically, after eating just one unhealthy meal! If you continue to eat poorly this can really leave you feeling tired and unhealthy. Multiple days of eating refined, processed, fast foods can have a significant impact on energy levels. This month we want to take a look at how what you eat affects your health and energy levels. We will also look at the importance of digestion and detoxification for maintaining your health and energy. Find out more.

Allergies & Hay Fever

Spring has sprung and although this should be a time of joy as we shake off the winter blues, for many it is a season of sneezing, itchy teary eyes, runny nose and for generally feeling lousy as the grass and flowers blossom and the pollens hit the skies. If you, a family member or friend cringe at the thought of the spring bloom, then the answer may be as simple as taking some extra nutrients to promote the health and strength of your upper respiratory tract and immune system. Find out more.

Why Am I Tired?

Do you jump out of bed every day full of energy and excitement? If you have to force yourself up and drag yourself through the day then you may need to support your body and help it make more energy! Find out more.

Improving Immunity

We explore ways to improve your immunity so that you can enjoy the winter months without succumbing to common colds and 'flu's. Find out more.