The gut microbiome: A foundation for family wellness
In recent years, the gut microbiome has emerged as a key player in health, earning its title as the “second brain”. This intricate ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, influences everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immune function and even...
Australian Government Agencies Failing to Keep Up With Cyber Security Change
More Australian government agencies failed to meet the required levels of cyber security maturity in 2024 than in 2023, according to an assessment by the Australian Signals Directorate. The ASD reported that only 15% of entities achieved Maturity Level 2 on Australia’s Essential Eight cyber...
Young Gorilla Rescued From Box In Airplane’s Cargo Hold
ISTANBUL (AP) — A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, officials said Sunday, while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat. The 5-month-old gorilla was discovered in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight from...
Progress Made In Talks Over Israel-Hamas Ceasefire And Hostage Release, Officials Say
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal hasn’t been reached yet, officials said Monday. Three officials acknowledged that...
Gaza Death Toll Is At Least 40% Higher Than Reported, New Study Estimates
A new independent study published in The Lancet medical journal estimates that Gaza’s death toll in Israel’s ongoing military offensive has been severely underreported — a finding that aligns with the very real challenges local officials continue to face in counting the Palestinian territory’s dead...
Building a thriving practice
Discover how ATMS Biz Club empowers natural medicine practitioners with business skills, ensuring better care and client outcomes. Health and wellness are constantly evolving, and with that comes a growing need for more personal, holistic care. Accredited natural medicine practitioners play a pivotal role in...
The Year of the Platypus
2025 is the Dreamtime year of the Platypus and is cosmically influenced by the constellation of Ursa Minor. The Stars, Dubhe, Merak, Phecda, Megrez, Alioth, Mizar and Alkaid, will all display an equal share of energy and spiritual guidance as they influence the importance of...
Pomegranates
Pomegranates have a long, varied, mythological and multicultural history. They are fruit-bearing deciduous shrubs in the Lythraceae family, grow in semiarid climates, are drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frosts. Pomegranates are thought to have originated in Northern India, Afghanistan and Iran before spreading to...
Supporting Addiction
Discover holistic strategies for overcoming addiction, including diet, supplements, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes. A 45-year-old man came to see me as he felt his life had been getting out of control. He had a long history of various addictions — in his teens and...
Five essential western herbs
Explore the benefits of western herbs like chamomile, marshmallow, milk thistle, bilberry, and withania for humans and pets. At work, we keep our herbs in a dispensary. It’s a passageway with timber shelves along both sides. There are rows of bottles of herbal tinctures, pots...
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