Fat, fat, fat!

Would all of our weight loss problems be solved if we just eliminated fat from our diets? Unfortunately, it's not that simple. We actually need fats - can't live without them, in fact.

It's easy to get confused about good fats vs. bad fats, Emed outlines the 'skinny' on fats. 

Some bad news for all the bacon lovers out there.

Eating one sausage a day or two rashers of bacon raises the risk of pancreatic cancer by a fifth, according to research.

Scientists have found that even relatively small amounts of processed meat increase the chance of developing this deadly illness.

Pancreatic cancer is called ‘the silent killer’ because it often does not produce symptoms in early stages.

A problem with insulin could be preventing your from losing weight.

Insulin resistance is a common problem and causes obesity, heart disease, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and rapid ageing.

It also increases the risk for cancer,  Diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis.

How could one little hormone do all that?

Each year we are promised the diet to solve all weight loss problems.

Some diets can help to re-educate people about nutrition while others are well and truly fads that set us up for failure.

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) annually publishes its Top 5 Worst Diets.  

Find out those diets that did not make the grade.

One in six Australian couples find it difficult to have a baby. The problem can lie with the female (40% of all cases), male (40%), or both partners (10%). In 10% of cases, the cause in unknown.

Emed takes a closer look at factors that can affect female fertility, and how they might be resolved.

Is your day consumed by thoughts of chocolate, lollies and other sugary treats? Need that sugar hit after lunch to get through the afternoon?

You are a sugarholic but you are not alone.

Follow these 5 simple steps to quit sugar for good!

In 2010, approximately 60,000 children received pharmaceutical medication for ADHD.

A recent document about ADHD released by the National Health and Medical Research Council may see this figure increase even further.

The Draft Clinical Practice Points (CPPs) on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Adolescents was recently released for public comment.

One statement in particular is causing ripples of concern.

Witholding pharmaceutical medication may have the potential to alert child protection agencies. It is effectively stating the only option is to medicate.

Surely our children deserve better than this.

Most people today are living extremely stressful, busy lives, so it is normal to feel tired sometimes.

This tiredness generally resolves itself after some rest and relaxation.

If you have to drag yourself out of bed and struggle through your day, then you may benefit from some natural supplements to help give your energy levels a boost.

Looking for easy ways to eat healthy and keep off those added kilos this Christmas season without sacrificing the foods you love?

Enjoy Christmas without regret - here are some simple suggestions.

Cancer is an insidious disease that is an unfortunate sign of the times. Now more than ever, our bodies are continually exposed to irritants that can affect how a cell behaves in the body.

Our defences are also low - processed diets, little exercise and lowered nutrition means our surveillance mechanisms are not what they used to be.

Evidence is indicating that the medical Kill to Cure strategy is not necessarily working. Instead, treating cancer as a process rather than as a rogue invader may be the better option.

The pain of a headache is unwelcome at the best of times and can be downright debilitating.

You may be reading this because you've experienced a headache that is so bad you’ve had to take a day off work. Or maybe you have had to shut yourself away in a darkened room for a few days until you could stand the light again. 

Too often, this kind of headache or migraine drives people to pop an Imigran tablet and perhaps top it up with some Nurofen Plus. Emed urges you to put away the pharmaceutical drugs and consider these top 5 natural, safe and effective ways to halt headaches...

Oestrogen dominance is becoming an all too common condition today; one that if left unaddressed can bring about serious health challenges.

Bringing your hormones into balance is the key to feeling great, looking great, and living well.

Emed explains what can go wrong when you have too much of the ‘female’ hormone oestrogen.

Are you confused about the Pill? You’re not alone.

Are you busy and just want quick and reliable contraception? Do you want birth control that’s easy to use? Are you in a relationship and pregnancy is simply not an option? 

If you’re on the Pill did you go on it for skin or period problems? Or are you thinking about going on the Pill and wondering if it’s as effective as they say? Do you want to know what the potential side effects may be? And if you don’t go on the Pill, what else is there?

Read this article to determine what is right for you. Decisions about contraception are really important, so it’s worth exploring your options.

Scientific evidence now proves what Naturopaths have long known: “leaky gut” not only exists but is linked to a multitude of acute and chronic health symptoms and diseases.

Emed breaks the silence on the why, what, how and when of leaky gut.

Ageing does not have to mean degenerating.

A number of health concerns specific to ageing - menopause, cardiovascular disease and even weight gain - can actually be attributed to the level of inflammation.

A harsh fact is that our innate antioxidant supplies peak in the mid 20s and then progressively decline. 

It is possible however to boost these dwindling antioxidants and tame inflammation.

Read on to ensure that your Third Act is a triumphant one!

Matt Maguire, one of over 30 professional Australian Football League players at the Brisbane Lions, finds having to show his ‘weak spot’ difficult: his ankle is not particularly telegenic.

Matt however, is much happier to discuss the treatment he receives for his ankle ligament weakness.

Bauerfeind MalleoTrain is one of the superstar products used successfully by AFL players and recommended by the musculoskeletal therapists that treat them.

Find out more about the benefits of this ankle support - and how it could help you.

If you are looking for a super health food, you most certainly want to consider broccoli sprouts. 

You have probably heard of the wonderful health benefits of mature broccoli heads, but did you know that three-day-old broccoli sprouts contain 20-50 times the concentration of compounds like sulforaphane? 

This particular compound is the subject of a great deal of interest and study into it’s amazing role in preventing/fighting many forms of cancer.

Emed sheds some light on this powerful superfood. 

When we think of the Mediterranean diet, we picture Europeans leisurely dining on meals of fish, vegetables, fruits, olives, and crusty whole-grain bread dunked in olive oil, along with a glass of wine.

If eating and living healthier is one of your goals, then consider a Mediterranean diet and eating more like the Italians.

A Mediterranean diet has many significant health benefits, while not skimping on taste or making you feel like you are depriving yourself.

How a ferocious lion named Superoxide met his match in a heroic Lion Tamer named Glisodin and what this means for your health.

Follow the Lion Tamer into the Big Top to see how you can combat ageing, as well as other chronic disease like arthritis, asthma, cancer, heart disease, neurological and immune disorders. There is finally a simple way to get your body to fight back!

It's all in the genes.

Genetic testing has undoubtedly contributed to the survival rate of breast cancer. 

Previously, a family history of breast cancer increased your risk for the disease.  Recent research has now narrowed this risk factor even further.  

Got Milk? We are led to believe that milk and other dairy products are an essential and healthy component of a balanced diet and that reduction or avoidance will only lead to nutrient deficiency, namely calcium.

However, there is much evidence to support the reduction or avoidance of dairy products even if you are not allergic to them.

You may wish to consider adopting a dairy free diet if you are struggling with acne, arthritis, irritable bowel, asthma, eczema, autism, ADHD, sinus or respiratory infections.

Emed explores the world of dairy free and finds that avoiding dairy to improve your health may be easier than you think.

Fibre has been called the weight watcher’s dream.

Research shows that people who have diets high in fibre typically have lower body weight, lower body fat and lower body mass indexes.

Here's how this wonder substance works - and why you'd have to be nuts to let a day pass with less than your recommended 25 grams.

Your brain is highly vulnerable to oxidative stress.

In Schizophrenia there is a growing body evidence that supports certain antioxidant treatment to improve brain function and defences.

Find out more about the 'rust' that may be influencing schizophrenic behaviour and what can be done about it.

In the last couple of weeks, the natural medicine industry has been attacked by the media, doctors and the pharmaceutical industry.

Outrageous claims that 'vitamins will kill you' hit news stands and websites. 

What they failed to report was that it was a fabricated scare campaign to discredit the natural medicine industry.

Emed exposes the fraudulent studies and lies to try and stop you from being healthy. 

After the introduction of mercury into the process of hat making in the 17th and 18th centuries, mercury poisoning became extremely common among the hatters in Victorian Britain.

You may think this is just a piece of historical trivia but the modern world is still highly exposed to this heavy metal and the effects may be closer to home than you'd imagine.

Mercury toxicity is a real issue and a common cause of many health disorders. Emed explains why you may be acting 'mad as a hatter' and what can be done about it.

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommends that adults eat 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit every day.

Are you getting your 5 and 2 each day?

If your answer is no, then you are not alone.

The nation of Finland has now openly admitted that the swine flu vaccine "conclusively" causes narcolepsy, a chronic nervous system disorder that makes people uncontrollably fall asleep.

The Finnish government, in acknowledging this link, says it will pay for "lifetime medical care" for 79 children who have been irreparably damaged by the swine flu vaccine.

Narcolepsy isn't the only side effect now admitted to be caused by swine flu vaccines: 76 of the 79 children also suffered hallucinations and "paralysing physical collapses," say Finnish researchers.

Remarkably, even though the link between swine flu vaccines and permanent neurological damage in children is now openly admitted by the Finnish government, there is absolutely no talk about halting the utterly unscientific ritual of injecting children with flu vaccines in the first place.

Well it's official.  There is a looming Global Health Crisis.

By the year 2030, the global economic impact of five leading chronic diseases will reach the trillions.

This highlights the need for a re-think on how we approach our health.

Sperm may be energetic, but sperm aren't particularly hardy. There are many things that can effect sperm production, sperm mobility, and sperm viability that can impact male fertility, leaving some men infertile.

Are you aware of some of the ten biggest fertility threats for men and their sperm?

We all want to stay young, active and vibrant.

But what happens when our joints and bones begin to fail us?

The loss of quality of life associated with osteoarthritis, back pain and osteoporosis is significant and there is more to managing these joint and bone complaints than calcium and glucosamine.

Emed shows you how to maintain cracking good joint and bone health!

It is a rare thing to be free from stress these days.

Most of us can also get extremely fatigued as a result of our response to stress.

Labelled Adrenal Exhaustion, this serious state of fatigue is currently NOT a recognised medical condition.

How do we identify the symptoms and what are the health options?

Millions of people are currently fighting a battle against a single-cell fungus they cannot see.

Candida can be an embarrassing and itchy problem thats effects over 75% of Women.

If you think you may be suffering from a yeast-related problem, keep reading. Emed helps you identify Candida overgrowth and, more importantly, how to overcome it.

Most of you would have heard something about the Blackmores “Coke and Fries” deal with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia in the last week or so.

Controversy has absolutely erupted in the media over this new agreement and the turn of phrase 'sleeping with the enemy' has been used to describe this contentious shaking of hands. 

Emed gives you a run down on the deal and what it means for you.

Who controls your DNA? Epigenetics does.

Turns out, we do not have to be helpless victims of our genes.

Though we think about our genes mostly in terms of the traits we pass on to our children, they are actually very active in our lives every day, regulating how various cells in our bodies behave.

Emed explains the many ways we may be able to fight disease, stay young, lose weight and improve performance by tweaking our DNA expression...

Standard protocol for many doctors seems to be something along the lines of, when in doubt, just prescribe an antibiotic.

Antibiotics are handed out like candy without a second thought to what the long term effects are.

Next time you are sick, don't reach straight for the antibiotics - Read on to find out the dangers of Antibiotics and what they are really doing to your body!

It is a moment many men dread - the barber asks if they want a haircut to help disguise their bald spot.

For women, it can be equally if not more distressing to realise they are losing their hair.

Emed looks at hair loss from all angles. Find out what you can do to regain your mane.

Running is an ideal way to improve your health, lose weight and reduce stress.

To get the most from your running, read on for adequate fuel, hydration and supplement guidelines.

It's time to lace up and clock up those kilometres! 

A New York company that manufactures a mouth cancer detection test kit is suing Johnson and Johnson, the makers of Listerine mouthwash.

Oral Cancer Prevention International (OCPI) claims that Johnson and Johnson interfered with their distribution contract of the test kits.

OCPI argue that Johnson and Johnson hamstrung their sales of the kit to protect the image of one of its best sellers; Listerine.

But why? The controversy continues as Emed goes behind the label...

It's a confronting thought. Food is supposed to fuel us and give us essential nutrients for a healthy life. Isn't it?

The reality is though that food intolerances affect many people these days, causing them all sorts of distressing symptoms and eventually culminating in a change of diet.

But how do you know if you have a food intolerance? An IgG Test may be able to give you some much needed answers.

Read on for more information and remember, nothing tastes as good as healthy feels.

It is that time again, we shake off our winter coats and welcome Spring.

Our bodies, however, may not be so quick to leap into this new season. The effects of antibiotics, comfort eating and little movement have made us sluggish.

Don't be afraid of a Detox Program - it can be an effective way to spring clean the body.

High protein diets are nothing new. Their popularity has cycled in and out of cultures for decades. Who hasn’t heard of The Zone, the Atkins diet, or the Duncan Diet?

New research finally explained why increasing protein in our diet make us feel fuller and helps us lose weight.

Emed explains how this hunger fighting hormone can get you ready for summer in no time!

If there is a man in your life who has become withdrawn, worn out and not himself, don't dismiss it as a passing mood.

Rather than being in the midst of a mid-life crisis, he could be dealing with Manopause.

While the life-expectancy gap between men and women has decreased, it's no secret that men still need to pay more attention to their bodies.

Several things work against men. They tend to smoke and drink more than women. They don't seek medical help as often as women. Some men define themselves by their work, which can add to stress.

Find out which 10 tests every man shouldn't go without.

500 Million people will be using health apps by 2015.

But not all apps are created equal - how do you know that your health app is feeding you the correct information?

Emed investigates the good, the bad and the ugly world of health apps.

Our wellbeing is dependant upon the health of the thyroid gland.  And yet this gland is commonly overlooked in routine blood tests.

Do you potentially have a thyroid disorder?  Find out what can be done to keep this gland healthy.

We are all well aware of the harmful effects of too much sun.

Spray tanning was heralded as the safe alternative to sun bathing. But how much is too much?

More importantly, what exactly are you spraying on your body?

Can cutting sugar and loosing weight be the key to getting rid of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome for good?

The contraceptive pill is not the only option for sufferers. Find out what else can you be doing to ditch your PCOS today!

From drug junkies to shop-a-holics, there's all sorts of addictions — but food addiction?

You've got to be kidding, right?

The quality of a product is not simply determined by the "active ingredients" written on the bottle.

There are secret ingredients, deemed 'inactive', known as excipients that are in your supplements and could be damaging to your health.

Emed opens the lid on dodgy extras manufacturers sneak into your products...

'High Potency Anti-Inflammatory Herbs' have been specifically designed for the relief of muscular and arthritic pain and inflammation, combining the traditional knowledge of Western herbal, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.

This innovative product contains tumeric, in the form of the exclusive BCM-95 extract. So what makes this type of tumeric so much better than your average health food store supplement or spice rack filler? 

A new study with lab rats has suggested that supplementing with blueberries for one, two or four months may slow and even reverse the declining mental function associated with age.

Whether embarking on a week-long getaway to Hawaii, or trekking for months in India, people often get sick while travelling.

Aside from drowning yourself in hand sanitizer and wearing a face mask wherever you go, there are several simple and smart choices you can make to stay healthy while travelling.

Emed lists the essential supplements to include in your luggage.

Delivering a forceful kick to the shins of multivitamin sceptics, Swedish scientists have produced evidence that multivitamins protect against heart attacks in women.

In women with no history of cardiovascular disease, the researchers observed that use of multivitamins alone was associated with a 27 percent lower risk of heart attack.

Even more encouraging was the long-term benefit of multivitamin use on heart attack risk, with five years of supplementation producing a 41% reduced risk.

After the excesses of Christmas and New Year, many of us are tempted to 'detox' to get back on track and clean ourselves up.

Thanks to lemon concoctions and extreme dieting regimes, detoxing has become a topic of much debate. A lot of us would associate 'detoxing' with starving ourselves for a week to achieve a 'cleaner' body.

Do we really need to detox? Or is healthy eating enough? Correct detoxification can help you achieve a healthier body and mind naturally and help you to shed unwanted body fat. Read on to find out more about how to detox the healthy way and to download your free copy of the exclusive Emed Detoxification E-Book.

So don’t let the word ‘detox’ scare you off! Start the New Year in a healthy way and see how good you can feel and look!