Yours Magazine Australia — January 04, 2018

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Give your body a boost

Samantha Gemmell

Nutritionist

Tasha Jennings

Naturopath

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Clever fixes

Hawaii

Hawaiians drink a pungent juice, packed with
antioxidants, that comes from the evergreen
noni tree as a treatment for painful inflammatory
bone conditions. “It’s also believed to support
healthy bone metabolism and may support
treatment of osteoporosis,” naturopath Tasha
Jennings says. A study in Phytotherapy
Research also found noni juice can be
effective in decreasing pain and joint
damage caused
by arthritis.

The secret DRINK

NONI JUICE FOR

STRONG BONES

This herb has been used for centuries

by the Egyptians for its effects on the

digestive system. In addition to calming

nausea and boosting appetite, coriander

can significantly ease abdominal pain.

“Coriander contains powerful compounds

that help optimise metabolism and

alleviate digestive upset. It’s also

packed full of antioxidants that

reduce inflammation,”

Samantha says.

Egypt

The secret

CORIANDER FOR

TUMMY ACHE

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Papaya can be applied externally to

treat skin wounds and has long been used

in traditional African medicine to dress burns,

bites, rashes and cuts. “It provides

antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal

activity, which helps to prevent infection

and support wound healing,” Tasha says.

“It contains enzymes that break down

proteins, as well as antioxidants

and vitamin C,” nutritionist

Samantha Gemmell adds.

Africa

The secret HEAL

WOUNDS WITH PAPAYA

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