The White Pine (Pinus strobus) is an evergreen tree beloved throughout the world. Its deep symbolism of strength, resilience and survival has resonated throughout history and many communities have held it in high regard. It grows in the most rugged […]

Victorian MP Dr Catherine Cumming* has tabled a motion urging the Government to recognise the effectiveness and role of complementary therapies in Victoria’s healthcare system. Dr Catherine Cumming’s motion, tabled on 26 May 2021, notes that complementary therapies demonstrate effectiveness in areas […]

Many animal and insect species have created their own pharmacies from ingredients that commonly occur in their natural environments. One example is chimpanzees being observed consuming the bristly leaves of a bitter African plant. The medicinal plants were purging parasites […]

Back pain is Australia’s second leading cause of disease burden.1 Around 8 in 10 Australians have back pain at some point in their lives.2 Several things can cause it, including your posture (especially from sitting long hours in an office […]

Public backlash has resulted in the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) formally announcing today that it has abandoned plans to target medical practitioners who provide complementary and unconventional medicine and emerging treatments. The MBA has announced that it will not change the existing […]