Natural Health Society of Australia

06/09/2026

When recovering from illness, you often have lower activity and appetite levels. Adding spices to your meals adds a high volume of phytonutrients and antioxidants for a small volume of food. This can be as simple as a cinnamon sprinkle on oats or a smoothie, dressing your salad with homemade basil or rosemary pesto or adding antioxidant curry spices into a chickpea and pumpkin soup.

05/09/2026

Convalescence is an old-fashioned idea we think is due for a comeback. Convalescence is the opposite of 'soldiering on'
It is a crucial time post injury or illness, when we alter our daily schedules and nutrition to make space for healing and restoration. This month we'll be sharing practical and powerful restorative practices. Looking forward to supporting healing with you.

05/09/2026

https://www.health.org.au/2025/12/07/zucchini-prune-fritters-with-quinoa-salad/ Are you looking for a healthy recipe for Father's Day celebrations? These zucchini and prune fritters are budget-friendly when you have a crowd to feed.

Recipe from Autumn 2019 issue of True Natural Health Courtesy Australian Prune Industry Assoc.

02/09/2026

https://www.health.org.au/2025/06/23/miso-soup-with-seaweed-and-fermented-vegetables/ Easy to digest and packed with nutrition, broths are classic convalescent foods. When acutely unwell our appetite often drops as our bodies focus energy towards the acute phase of fighting illness. This simple miso dish is a great recovery meal. Simple to prepare, easy to digest and a source of minerals from seaweed and probiotics from fermented foods.

(Serves 2) A light yet deeply nourishing soup rich in gut-loving probiotics and minerals. This quick miso broth with seaweed and fermented vegetables is an excellent addition to any winter meal and supports immunity and digestion with every comforting sip.

29/08/2026

https://www.health.org.au/2023/09/06/carrot-and-ginger-soup/ This winter-warming vegan soup is a great lung tonic, making it a great post illness/recovery food. In this simple, nutritive recipe, carrots provide a rich source of carotenoids that help dampen residual inflammation, garlic and onions nurture immune function, and ginger stimulates circulation and fights inflammation, easing our way through recovery.

26/08/2026

At this time of year, our vitamin D levels are often at their lowest. It's the ideal time to seek time outside.

25/08/2026

One of the best things about our Annual Seminar isn't on the program.

It's the conversations over lunch, meeting people who share your interest in health, catching up with old friends and making new ones.

The NHSA Annual Seminar returns on Saturday 7 November, bringing our natural health community together for a full day of learning, conversation and connection.

Come along on your own or bring a friend — newcomers are very welcome.

Saturday 7 November 2026

Book your place today.
https://www.health.org.au/product/nhsa-seminar-2026/

24/07/2026

https://www.health.org.au/2026/07/24/a-tale-of-berries-and-regulation-woe/ Some thoughts from the NHSA on recent berry headlines. Stay tuned for part 2 where we will do a deep dive on all things berry washing and pesticide avoidance.

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