Iron Up

Did you know that 1 in 4 Australian women may be iron deficient? In her latest article for HIF Susie discusses the symptoms of iron deficiency, recommended daily requirements and also offers her own advice on the right foods to consume to achieve optimal energy production.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

Women and AIDS Did you know that 20 million women worldwide are living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) fully half of those living with HIV/AIDS are these 20 million women....Read Full Post...
Dental Health Article by Dr Emma – "Variations on Normal" Did you know there could be ‘variations’ in your mouth that make you unique? We’re not talking about diseases like tooth decay, but rather conditions which are considered to be a ‘variation on normal’. According to Dr Emma, these are physical quirks that not everyone has, but simply sets us apart from the crowd. Read Dr Emma’s latest post to find out more. ...
HIF Increases Dental Benefits Again Our members already know that HIF dental cover is a smart choice, that’s why they joined. And now our SmartTeeth cover just got smarter, because we’ve increased dental rebates – some of them by up to 12.9{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d}! ...
Question for Dr Emma – "Removing Amalgams" Amalgam fillings - should you have them removed? According to Dr Emma, “Although recent evidence has shown that the removal of amalgam fillings will reduce the level of mercury in your body, it is yet to be seen whether or not there are any long term health benefits.” In this post, Dr Emma answers a reader’s concerns by explaining the best way to remove old amalgam restorations. She also discusses why it’s important to weigh up the perceived benefits with the potential risks before completing this procedure. ...
Healthy Caesar Salad All hail Caesar, king of salads! If you’re a fan of this classic crunchy delight, you’ll love our Caesar recipe (with a twist!). Provided by HIF health expert Susie Burrell, the dish includes Cos lettuce, cherry tomatoes, soft boiled eggs and shaved parmesan, drizzled with a quick and easy homemade dressing of avocado and Greek yoghurt. You can also throw in proteins like low fat bacon, grilled chicken and anchovies for extra texture. ...