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Simone du Toit (Blackmores)

Simone is the editor of blackmores.com.au and writes about all aspects of natural health and wellbeing, with her passions being current affairs, fitness and the online world. She has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Technology Sydney and a Bachelors of Economics/Social Sciences (Major in Psychology) from Sydney University. Simone worked as a health journalist before joining the Blackmores Online Team. Outside of work she loves running, swimming, netball, the beach and travel.

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Fish oil making a splash

29 February 2012
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Up to $4.19 billion could be saved if Australians with heart disease took fish oil, a Deloitte Access Economics analysis commissioned by the Complementary Healthcare Council has found.

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No ordinary run

24 February 2012
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Running from one end of the earth to the other gives you a lot of time to think and there were times Pat Farmer thought nobody gave a damn about who he was and what he was trying to achieve. Upon setting down in Sydney yesterday he found out how wrong he was.

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If the dream is big enough, anything’s possible

21 February 2012
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For most, running two marathons a day is unfathomable, doing this for a week is unattainable and to continue running for just short of a year is impossible. Not however, if you’re Pat Farmer.

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Hello Sunday Morning

20 February 2012
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Off the back of an atrocious hangover, Chris Raine decided to do something that would change his life forever. He committed to a 12-month break from alcohol and shared his story through a blog he called Hello Sunday Morning.

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Foolproof tips for a happy, healthy Valentine’s Day

10 February 2012
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Valentine’s Day is here again, a golden opportunity to take some time out of our hectic lives to let someone close to us know just how special they are. It’s easy to take those close to us for granted, but takes just a little effort to let those who occupy the biggest part of our hearts know how special they are. Whether you are spending the day with your partner, hanging with friends, or paying a little attention to the relationship you have with yourself, here are some healthy tips to make the day extra special.

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Promising antioxidant effects using CoQ10

7 November 2011
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A recent study has found promising antioxidant effects using CoQ10 supplementation in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).

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Harnessing the power of pumpkin

25 October 2011
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With Halloween fast approaching and lollies and chocolates the order of the day, many of us forget the power of the humble pumpkin. Traditionally carved out and left on doorsteps to ward off evil spirits, pumpkins have a range of health benefits that are still being unveiled.

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