The New Year is the perfect time to implement a few minor shifts in attitude in order to benefit in all aspects of physical and mental health. Some say the key to a contented life is to have the following: something to do something to look forward to something/someone to love. Let’s […]
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Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), affecting almost 80% of patients. It can have a major impact on the patient’s quality of life, with 55% reporting it as one of the worst symptoms experienced, often independently of the level of disability. Fatigue in autoimmune conditions is also of […]
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Many of you have been enjoying my Seed Mix over the years, great on oats soaked overnight with yoghurt and berries, delicious toasted and sprinkled on salads for a nice crunch factor and very tasty when mixed into an avocado and yoghurt dressing. There is a plethora of delicious ways to use these demure seeds. […]
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Monthly menstrual visits should never arrive with a code red warning of heavy bleeding. New research involving 102 patients investigated the use of Boswellia and ginger (both two very strong anti-inflammatory herbs) for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding. In addition to non-steroid anti-inflammatory medication, patients were randomly assigned to receive either 300 mg of […]
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Last year was a truly challenging year for far too many. With wars raging in the most vulnerable of countries, the devasting effect of climate change, and an uncertain political world scene, we can all feel a little helpless and overwhelmed. But we can find strength and hope in contributing to a better world in […]
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Melbourne is truly glorious in springtime. Suburban streets are lined with cheery pink apple blossoms, jonquils and irises rise from their wintery sojourn and the heady scent of jasmine permeates the spring air. Blackbirds eagerly and expertly building their nests and those magnificent wattle birds cheerily hanging from the bottlebrushes! We should stride into […]
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A combination of various pre and probiotics have been shown to help to control Streptococcus mutans growth, a bacteria strongly correlated with dental cavities. These species are Lactobacillus (L.) herveticus, L. rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum and Sacchromyces cerevisiae and are often found in combination in probiotic supplements specific to dental health. This combination has also been […]
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Ingredients 1kg of small, waxy potatoes 2 garlic cloves ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Parsley and herb stems, reserved from the dressing 125 g plus of kalamata olives, pitted 100 g feta Herb dressing 1 cup parsley leaves ½ cup tightly packed herbs, such as dill, mint, basil or tarragon 1 cup tightly […]
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Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine for woman’s health. Certain constituents within Shatavari are capable of binding to oestradiol (E2) receptors, promoting an oestrogen-like effect upon muscle and bone health. Observational data has suggested that in women, postmenopausal oestrogenic deficits may promote the agerelated associated decline in muscle strength […]
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Life in rural France is delightfully local. The villages and hamlets are small and there is a great sense of bonding amongst residents and a true sense of wanting to help others. Jams are made and offered to friends, fruit and veggies are left at the front door from a neighbour’s garden and everyone says […]
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