What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ

What Doctors Don’t Tell You is a bi-monthly magazine which publishes the latest healthcare news, alongside information on complimentary therapies and alternative medicines, with a host of features and stories written by leading experts and our highly-respected regular contributors. We aim to bring our readers world-leading research and ground-breaking news. Our hallmark is in-depth research, and hard-won information of a quality that can change lives for the better.

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What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ

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The rewired generation: Smartphones and the youth mental health crisis • Rates of mental health problems in teenagers have risen astronomically with the advent of the smartphone, but the problem is not being recognised or remedied

Worried about stroke? Drink more tea (and less coffee) • Drinking too much booze has always been one of the big risk factors for stroke. But colas, fruit juice drinks and coffee could also be increasing the risk, a new study has discovered

A sick planet • Diseases aren’t things you catch anymore. Instead, they’re caused by a poor lifestyle, and soon they”ll account for most deaths around the world

THE HIDDEN CAUSE OF HEART DISEASE • Forget cholesterol—homocysteine is a more accurate test of your risk of dozens of conditions, including vascular disease and cognitive decline. And you can lower it without drugs, says Celeste McGovern

What causes high homocysteine?

Why lower homocysteine?

The Four B’s

What is optimal homocysteine?

BEYOND THE WEIGHT LOSS JAB • You can drop the pounds, curb your appetite and get your blood sugar under control without surgery or drugs - and without horrifying side effects. Celeste McGovern reports

Medical weight loss interventions

Splash in some vinegar

Spice things up

Easy Flaxseed Crackers

The cortisol connection • Cortisol is a vital hormone for immune system function, says Marcelle Pick. Here’s how to keep your levels balanced and ward off colds, flu and seasonal burnout

9 proven ways to address stress

Homeopathy for the holidays • Stock up on homeopathic remedies to relieve sleeplessness, digestive issues and negative feelings, homeopath David Needleman says

How to take homeopathic remedies

A FINE BALANCE • Many common physical, mental and emotional conditions have a similar cause: too much or too little of one or more minerals. Cate Montana investigates

Mineral imbalance symptoms • The symptoms below can point to a possible imbalance, although only testing can confirm you have one.

How minerals can influence you

TESTIMONIALS

Better together • If you’re following a plant-focused diet, combining the right foods and nutrients is vital to ensure healthy bones. Dr Laura Kelly, Helen Bryman Kelly and Jummee Park show you how

An ounce of prevention… • Invest in your health now to ward off cancer and other chronic issues later in life, says Dr Leigh Erin Connealy

Look into a liquid biopsy

Bright, shiny objects • Medicine has ignored the vital role that glucagon plays in diabetes