How to start your own organic food garden

Is there anything better than eating a fresh grown strawberry whilst standing in your own garden? Growing your own herbs, fruit and vegetables is not only a healthy and rewarding activity but think about the long-term benefits of saving the amount of money you spend on groceries. By growing your own produce you can be […]

A Guilt-Free Festive Season

The simple joys of Christmas can often be overlooked due to the constant chaos surrounding it such as sourcing gifts or organising Christmas day lunch which can negatively have an impact on our overall health. But just because it’s Christmas it doesn’t mean completely forgetting the healthy habits we’ve gained throughout the year. So, this […]

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

 The term ‘inflammation’ is used to describe a natural process in the body’s tissues, brought about by the body itself, which involves redness, heat, swelling and pain. It is essentially the body’s way of dealing with an irritant in the form of a build-up of metabolic waste products, a toxic man-made chemical or a ‘germ’. […]

The Power of the Sun

Vitamin D, also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, is a hormone that’s produced when skin is exposed to sunlight and is used by every cell in your body to assist with the absorption of calcium, phosphate and magnesium. It’s essential for our bones, muscles and regulating our immune system for overall health and wellbeing. Vitamin D […]

Medical doubts about the planned Coronavirus vaccine

The AMA rejects mandating a COVID-19 vaccination Doctors are urging governments not to compel Australians to have a COVID-19 vaccination, warning that the fast-tracked approval process could create a risk of harmful side effects. Australian Medical Association President, Omar Khorshid, said that while the Association was “very supportive of vaccination generally … it’s not going […]

Annual General Meeting 2020

Tuesday 22nd September, 2020 at 7.30pm by Zoom  Register here All current members are entitled to attend and vote for the nominated committee members.  The details of the members that have been nominated so far are below. If you would like to help keep the Society moving ahead and commit to several hours a month on one of […]

Our first webinar series still available

The cancellation of the Seminar in March 2020 due to the Covid 19 government restrictions was disappointing but it led to our first webinar which turned out to be very successful. People were able to interact with the speakers when they might not have been able to attend the seminar or were able to watch […]

Natural Health Society 60th birthday!

By Roger French, Health Director NHS We’ve done it! We have reached a whopping 60 years – pretty good for a not-for-profit organisation pushing healthy lifestyle and the self-discipline that goes with it. We are the longest-established lifestyle teaching organisation in Australia, as well as having no political or religious affiliations and definitely not beholden […]

Keeping Your Health Freedom

by Elizabeth French As a result of the corona virus, governments are stepping up the requirements for vaccination.  As from 1st May, all  visitors to aged care homes will not be allowed in unless they have a certificate stating that they have an up to date flu vaccination. The requirement already exists for all staff […]

Coronavirus – half the story is being missed

By Roger French, Health Director, Natural Health Society The Federal Government’s medical advisers appear to have forgotten some of their elementary training, and this is that our bodies have powerful defences against pathogenic microorganisms – our immune systems. However, our immune systems are only fully effective if they are strong. If they are weak, then […]