It's time to start shedding that extra padding that crept onto your waistline over winter. The most effective way to get into action is by embarking on a detox program. Our detox is gentle and won't leave you feeling tired and grumpy (for more than a couple of days) and will have you reducing a couple of kilos easily. 
    And, you will be able to eat great food like this chicken paella which is featured in The Detox Cookbook. Our special 14-Day Detox offer includes:

• Two consultations - one consult to get you started and a final consult to determine your improvement
• Two Cellular Health Analysis reports (more) - one to check your cellular health pre-detox and another to check the improvements from the detox
• All the supplements you need for the 2 weeks including Thermophase Detox Powder, Phyto Pro and EPA/DHA oil
• And, one copy of The Detox Cookbook, Cleansing for Food Lovers  (value $35) which will give you loads of inspiration at meal times.

If you were to pay for all these items separately it would cost $380. Our offer is $335 which gives you a great spring saving. (We realise some people already have a copy of the book, in this case the price would be $305.)
    We do a detox program at least once or twice a year and find that it helps us maintain a healthy weight and keeps us feeling fabulous. This too could be you! 

Have you ever wondered if your hormones are controlling your life?

Have you heard of Salivary Hormone Testing?

Salivary Hormone Testing is an accurate test that measures levels of hormones in your body from a saliva sample. It is useful to both females and males. In fact, men with low testosterone levels are more prone to an aggressive form of prostate cancer (as discussed on the Radio National Health Report just last month).  Also, there may be a relationship between hormonal imbalance in women and breast cancer. All women should have this test done, especially those with a family history of breast cancer.

Another reason to do a Salivary Hormone Test is if you are thinking about stopping or reducing your hormone replacement therapy. The results of your test can help us at food, body + health make your transition much easier and with fewer symptoms.

At food, body + health we seek to restore hormonal balance through the use of diet advice, herbs and nutritional supplementation.

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Statistics on breast cancer are pretty frightening. In fact, according to recent figures one in 11 women up to age 75 are likely to develop breast cancer within their lifetime. 
    Breast cancer is usually a hormone driven cancer. This means that an imbalance in hormones can make your risk of developing the disease higher. 
    There are simple measures you can take to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. This article is a must-read for all women.

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We often hear about fish oil and how good it is for us.  But what exactly are the benefits of taking fish oil (omega 3 fatty acids)?

Here are some of the main reasons that a daily dose of fish oil is beneficial for your health and longevity.

• Cardiovascular health – fish oil improves circulation and maintains healthy cholesterol
• Improved brain function – consumption of omega 3 fatty acids in fish oil are associated with a decreased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and improved cognitive function
• Overly active children who have difficulties concentrating will benefit from daily fish oil - in fact omega 3s in fish oil are essential for the development of the brain
• People with mental conditions such as bi-polar disease are reported to feel more balanced when taking fish oil on a daily basis (as reported on Radio National Health Report August 28th 2006)
• Pain relief – especially from arthritis and rheumatism
• Fat loss – fish oil actually assists with the body’s fat burning mechanism
• Increased wellbeing – omega 3 fatty acids are used in every cell of your body – your cells need them to thrive and be happy!

So, why do we at food, body + health recommend taking a high quality practitioner-only product when it comes to fish oil?  The benefits include:

• Added vitamin E – this protects the fish oil from going rancid
• Higher potency – it usually contains more of the active ingredient per capsule
• Pesticide and heavy metal free – extensive testing is done to ensure it is completely free of harmful substances

If you would like to boost your health and protect your body for now and your future, we recommend a daily dose of high quality fish oil.

From 1st September until 31st October this year, we are discounting our cookbooks by 15%.

The Detox Cookbook, Cleansing For Food Lovers by Jan Purser and Kathy Snowball ($35) is now $29.75.

Juices, Nature's Cure-all for Health and Vitality by Jan Purser and Dimitra Stais ($19.95) is now $16.95.
    Drop in if you would like to take advantage of this great Spring offer!