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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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April is the perfect month to ensure we have in place our plans to keep fit and healthy during the cooler times ahead. So early to bed, early to rise it is! During these cooler months when it gets dark quite a bit earlier in the evening, nothing is more delightful than snuggling up with […]
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Time has marched by so quickly these last recent months and now it is me who must march on! Yes, off I go! Back to my beloved France. My last day of practice will be Saturday 18 May, returning to the clinic Wednesday 9 October 2024. If you need a top up of herbs or […]
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Nearly two in five Australian women (15–50 years) do not consume enough dietary iron, while over 50% of females who use iron supplements, do so for energy and low dietary intake. Increases in veganism, vegetarianism and flexitarianism have seen a subsequent shift in healthy iron status. While plant-based foods are rich in non-haem iron, it […]
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A nourishing and hearty winter potage! 2 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 350 g Jerusalem artichokes, scrubbed and roughly chopped 350 g carrots, scrubbed and roughly chopped 1.2 litres hot vegetable stock 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1½ tsp dried thyme Large pinch of saffron Juice of half […]
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Vitamin D is recognized as an important immune system support, helping regulate calcium and phosphate homeostasis, and to maintain bone integrity. In recent times vitamin D has been shown to function as a neurosteroid, playing a critical role in neural health and cognitive function. Epidemiological research indicates that vitamin D deficiency is associated with a […]
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