As much as spring is one of the prettiest seasons in Melbourne and other states, all those delightful blossoms can be a serious health challenge.
Itchy, watery eyes, scratchy throat, sneezing, running nose, headaches, hives… an exhausting list of symptoms. And of course, with COVID restrictions our only main option for exercise is outside.
In recent newsletters I have been sharing some of my favourite soup recipes. The roasted cauliflower soup seems to be the best loved. I am addicted to this flavoursome potage!
However, this month it’s time for a curry. Spring in Melbourne can still be a little on the cool side (indeed summer doesn’t seem to start until January these days), so plenty of time to enjoy my chickpea, spinach and lemon curry.
Okay, let’s be blunt. Tracksuit pants, active gear, even the all-day PJ habit (oh dear) can help delude… working from home with accessible food available 24/7, no incidental exercise such as walking to work or even just walking from the train, tram, or car park to work.
Continue Reading →Peace, tranquillity, sunrises, sunsets, birdsong, butterflies, blossoms… these are a few of my favourite things! Also raindrops on roses, but not schnitzel with noodles. All have been enhanced by the COVID-19 shutdown!
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Finally, I am packing up my laptop and heading back to my beloved clinic! I am now back on deck… hooray! I’ll still be conducting tele-health consultations for those who prefer, but will also be available for in person appointments as well.
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Over the past few years I have been on an indoor plant mission! Yes, I think I may have slowly mastered the Green Thumb (thanks grandad)!
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Here is my latest favourite soup. It sound strange, roasting the cauliflower but, believe me that roasted flavour adds to this delicious soup’s appeal!
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I have written extensively in many past newsletters about the effectiveness of saffron plus turmeric in combination in treating depression.
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Over the decades I have harped on endlessly about the importance of a good gut microflora. The positive effect on gut health, mental health, immunity, learning disorders, inflammatory diseases etc.
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New research demonstrates that art therapy practices can reduce headache frequency.
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