New Research Shows Camu Camu Superfruit Improves Obesity Biomarkers

Animals that received the pulp of Camu-camu had reduced fat in white adipose tissues and improved biochemical profiles of obesity including glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-c and insulin blood levels. There was also an increase in beneficial HDL-c levels. The research suggests there may be potential use for Camu-camu in the control of obesity and as a functional food.

Simon Hutchinson Cycling New Zealand for Epilepsy

Simon Hutchinson has been undertaking an epic challenge this year – all in the name of a cause that is very close to his heart. Simon has been cycling across the world to help raise funds for epilepsy – a neurological condition characterised by recurring seizures; one of the most common neurological conditions in the world – and has now arrived in New Zealand!

Kiwi Celeb Breathes Life Into Battle Against Deadly Disease

Vicks Breathe for Life Project launches today as Kiwi celeb breathes life into battle against deadly disease. Well-known New Zealand personality Carly Flynn has announced her involvement in the initiative which sees the Procter & Gamble brand Vicks partner with Save the Children in a quest to reduce the number of child deaths from pneumonia.

Say No To Stress Seminar in Auckland

Global Health Clinics is holding a ‘Say No to Stress’ seminare in Auckland 23rd April 2012 at the Pumphouse in Takapuna. It will include speeches from Olympian and World Champion Barbara Kendall, Naturopath Eric Bakker B.H.SC, ND, Naturopath David Holden M.Sc (USA) ND, and Psychologist Amberley Meredith, M.Sc.

First NZ Holistic Cancer Congress

Everyone is invited to be part of the first-ever national Holistic Cancer Congress that will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, on March 31st and April 1st 2012. The 2012 Holistic Cancer Congress will take place at Quality Hotel Barrycourt, 20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 31st of March, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the 1st of April.