Natural Health Society of Australia

Natural Health Society of Australia We are dedicated to informing people about issues that affect their health and happiness

28/10/2025

We are about to go live with Cathy Bell! So looking forward to her insights. 😀

21/10/2025

We are about to go live!! Join our webinar now :) 😁Can't wait to learn with Ela Gold

Mark your calendars, everyone! 🎉 Join us for the final Wallacia Wellness lunch of the year on November 30th! Prepare for...
19/10/2025

Mark your calendars, everyone! 🎉 Join us for the final Wallacia Wellness lunch of the year on November 30th! Prepare for a delightful wholefood vegetarian feast and an inspiring talk from Roger French, who will dive into a topic close to his heart - The Cholesterol Myth. Don't miss out; registrations are essential! Secure your spot now at https://www.health.org.au/product/wallacia-wellness-event-2/

https://www.myselfreliance.com.au/event-details/myself-reliance-freedom-summit-live-24th-26th-oct-2025 Head to the MSR f...
17/10/2025

https://www.myselfreliance.com.au/event-details/myself-reliance-freedom-summit-live-24th-26th-oct-2025 Head to the MSR festival and seek out some of our amazing volunteers who are hosting their own tables and activities at the festival. Candace Coughlan - Wild Health Hub will be there with her fabulous ferments and more, and the lovely Cecil and Marilyn will be selling some of their gorgeous organic goodies. You'll also be treated to Qigong, Yoga and more!

True Self Reliance is rare - but Community Reliance makes everything possible! This year you will find your people at the MySelf Reliance Freedom Summit!

The lovely Ela Gold, writing about how what's on your plate can impact UTIs.
16/10/2025

The lovely Ela Gold, writing about how what's on your plate can impact UTIs.

16/10/2025

Just one more reason why those term 4 lunch boxes need to have 🍏🥝🍓🫐🍎🍊🍉🍇🍍🥭🍒🥒🥑🥦🥕 and less inflammation-inducing ultra-processed foods.

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16/10/2025

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🌱 “Think about it: Heart disease and diabetes, which account for more deaths in the U.S. and worldwide than everything else combined, are completely preventable by making comprehensive lifestyle changes. Without drugs or surgery.” — Dr. Dean Ornish

Dr. Ornish’s research has shown that lifestyle isn’t just about prevention, it can actually reverse chronic disease. His four-part approach: “eat well, move more, stress less, and love more”, addresses the root causes of illness and activates the body’s natural healing systems.

As he reminds us: “Our genes are a predisposition, but our genes are not our fate. If you change your lifestyle, you change your genes.”

💡 The takeaway? The choices you make every day: what you eat, how you move, how you manage stress, and how you connect with others are more powerful than any pill.

👉 Learn how to start small and make lasting changes at www.ornish.com

Snack Smartly: Nutrient-dense snacks stabilise energy and prevent overeating. Tips: Choose whole foods like nuts, seeds,...
10/10/2025

Snack Smartly: Nutrient-dense snacks stabilise energy and prevent overeating. Tips: Choose whole foods like nuts, seeds, fresh fruits, or veggie sticks with hummus. Stock your fridge and pantry; Keep healthy options on hand to resist processed snacks.

10/10/2025

Your gut does more than digest food—it plays a vital role in your energy, immunity, mood, and overall wellbeing. In this session, Ela will guide you through the essentials of gut health and the microbiome. Drawing on over 25 years of holistic practice, she’ll share practical insights into how stress, diet, and lifestyle impact gut balance—and how to restore it naturally. Whether you’re navigating digestive issues or simply seeking to feel your best, this talk will empower you with simple, science-backed steps toward better health.

09/10/2025

At this point in the day, most of us are 2 meals down with 1 to go. Time for a quick check in, how many colours in the plant rainbow have you eaten today? What's missing? Do you need to reach for anthocyanin-rich purple plant foods (blackberries and other berries are more affordable now than they were a few weeks ago), lycopene-rich red (perhaps a tomato-based pasta or minestrone for dinner) or perhaps yellow capsicum sticks with hummous for and afternoon lutein snack. Let's stay on a good health track together .org.au

It's time to get excited! Our series goes live next Tuesday. Join us for 5 weeks of learning together with your natural ...
09/10/2025

It's time to get excited! Our series goes live next Tuesday. Join us for 5 weeks of learning together with your natural health community. Register today @ health.org.au

08/10/2025

We are super excited to be hosting Dr Peter Johnston in our next webinar series. Peter is a dietitian that holds a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as a PhD in Human Genetics. He is a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and
and is a founding Advisory Council member for Doctors For Nutrition. Peter will be providing us practical insights on what the research says we can do to help prevent dementia.
https://www.health.org.au/product/nhsa-webinar-series-oct-to-nov-2/

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Our History

The Natural Health Society of Australia was started in 1960 by Leslie Owen Bailey and Madge Cockburn. These two amazing people had worked together for many years. Mr Bailey had some health issues in his forties and found a book called “The Fast Way to Health” by a Dr McCoy. He started to follow the principles expounded by Dr McCoy and found that his health improved dramatically.

During the Second World War Mr Bailey set up a home for unmarried mothers to support them during their pregnancies. He provided a natural health diet and educated them in how to be healthy. During the course of the war about 200 mothers were helped. Many of the babies were adopted and for one reason or another, 86 of them were not able to be adopted. Mr Bailey set up Hopewood House on a 600 acre dairy farm at Bowral. These children had a very healthy diet and lifestyle and “the experiment” was observed by a Sydney doctor and dentist, Dr Goldsworthy. He discovered that these children were exceedingly healthy and had an excellent record of dental health compared with other Australian children on the same age at that time.

In 1960, the children were growing up and leaving home. Mr Bailey decided to do something for the wider community and set up Hopewood Health Retreat at Wallacia NSW where people could stay and experience the Natural Health lifestyle for a few days or weeks. If they had health issues, they could fast under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

At the same time Mr Bailey set up the Natural Health Society as a place where people could meet regularly to feel supported in their choice to live a Natural Health lifestyle and learn more about how to restore and maintain their health.