I don’t particularly like the word awesome… this poor word is overworked and so often inappropriately assigned. I once had a fantastic spin instructor who kept describing our progress through her very tough class as awesome… a little overblown I would say. We were hot, sweaty and cycling as fast as we could, but it […]
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Too much noise out there! A valuable lesson I have taken away from my time in rural France is to lower the volume. Generally, the French speak quietly (no one would dare to answer their phones on TGVs), at cafés and bars no one talks loudly. And, I have observed that the French are happy […]
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Many of you well know that I am somewhat obsessed with the gut! A fascinating piece of human plumbing, of which we learn more each day. How about this for contemplation. Literally right this second, there are over five hundred million nerves in your intestines sending feedback to your brain via the vagus nerve. That […]
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12 tsp of linseeds 1 cup chopped dates ¼ cup boiling water 1–2 ripe bananas 60g melted butter (cooled) 3 tsp baking powder (gluten-free if required) 2 eggs ½ tsp nutmeg Preheat oven to 180°C. Soak dates in boiling water. Grind linseeds until a fine meal. Mash bananas, add nutmeg and combine well. Mix through […]
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Collagen seems to have achieved quite a following this year! Great for skin hydration, skin repair and regeneration, scar prevention (e.g., post-procedure, acne) and protects from free radical damage. It also helps with the dreaded cellulite! But not all collagen products are equally as effective. Hydrolysed collagen (HC) which provides hyaluronic acid, has been shown […]
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Most women going through menopause will experience, to differing degrees of bothersomeness, hot flushes and night sweats. Many women also have mood changes, weight gain and a sense of not being so mentally sharp. There are many herbal remedies to assist with the above which I have previously discussed. Herbs such as Dong Quai, Black […]
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As many of you know, I am a little obsessed with counting how many kelpies, whippets, greyhounds, tabby cats, wattlebirds, magpies…the list is endless…that I see on my morning walks. Such a huge motivation to get outside and start searching…amazing how the kilometres add up and time whizzes by when observing our furry and feathered […]
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We all know that giving is far more rewarding than receiving. Small gestures can make a big difference to someone’s day. A few weeks ago, after returning from the clinic there was a beautiful bowl of freshly cut gardenias on my doorstep. My thoughtful next-door neighbour had left them for me. No particular reason other […]
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Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. It is a result of a decrease in melanin production typically due to a tissue-specific autoimmune process. The patches may grow or remain constant in size. Patches often occur symmetrically across both sides on the body. Occasional […]
Continue Reading →I have written extensively over the years about the importance of magnesium, in fact you are all probably moaning, “Oh no, she’s on the magnesium band-wagon again!” But hold your horses! Yes, okay we all know magnesium is crucial for energy production, sound nervous system, relaxed muscular contraction, helps prevent migraines and headaches, helps with […]
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