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JUL

2021

A kaleidoscope of emotions: June 2021 update

Tags : connection, consultations, kindness, Melbourne, selfcare, soup, waitlist, welcome back

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Mid-winter finds me, along with the rest of Greater Sydney, back in lockdown. It’s a familiar kaleidoscope of emotions. As we go into week three the uncertainty, disappointment and anxiety begins to give way to boredom and irritation. It’s times like this that test our...

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JUL

2021

Mid-winter selfcare

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : blue light, dehydration, dry skin winter, hygge, pets health, pomodoro technique, vitamin D, winter cooking

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You don’t need to be locked down to feel locked in at this time of year! Here’s a few health and lifestyle tips for a healthier winter. Keep taking Vitamin D. With shorter days and minimal sun on our skin, this nutrient provides essential immune support. Remember caffeine can...

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JUL

2021

Recipe: cauliflower and red lentil soup

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : cauliflower, easy recipes, healthy, lentils, soup, turmeric, vegetarian, Winter

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So easy and tasty, enjoy the latest soup in my repertoire. The red lentils dissolve to the point the fussiest legumophobe is unlikely to notice. Cauliflower and red lentil soup 1 tablespoon olive (or preferred vegetable) oil 1 large brown onion, diced 2 cloves garlic,...

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JUL

2021

Gout: a trigger and a remedy you probably don’t know about

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : agave, arthritis, cherry, cherry juice, gout, hfcs, high fructose corn syrup, inflammation

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If you have gout, you probably already know about follow the low-purine diet and the other standard advice from your doctor. But if you have this incredibly painful condition, there are two common foods that you can help you prevent gout or reduce a flare up. A common...

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JUN

2021

June 2021 update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : health, Inner West, Sydney, wellbeing, Winter

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How are you going? It’s hard to imagine it’s been 15 months since the first Australian states went into lockdown. Even harder for anyone outside of Victoria to comprehend the emotional and financial impact of enduring their fourth one. If this has been traumatic or you’d like...

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JUN

2021

When did you last have your blood pressure taken?

Posted By : Gill Stannard

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One of the downsides of online consultations is not being able to do all the usual hand on observations. Fortunately, automated home sphygmomanometers (‘sphygmo’ for short, the gizmo that measures systolic and diastolic blood pressure) are increasingly affordable and accurat...

JUN

2021

Mandarin infused tamari

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : citrus, condiment, dried peel, food hacks, mandarin, soy sauce, stir fry, tamari, zero waste, zero waste cooking

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This is the simplest recipe ever! The toughest part is waiting for it to mature. While mandarins are in season, save some of the peel and dry it naturally in a sunny spot. This will take a few day. Choose a jar (or widemouthed bottle) that will fit the peel and...

MAY

2021

May update: acceptance

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Australia, autumn, beach, fall, HAES, herbalist, swimming, vitamin D, whales

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Seasonal health Autumn has settled in. Traditionally this heralds the beginning of the cold and flu season. The 2020 season was historically low, due to the preventative powers of social distancing, hand washing and mask wearing. We stayed at home, avoiding the commute to work...

MAY

2021

What I know for sure: diet culture is toxic

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Anna Hearn, body positivity, diet culture toxic, dieting makes you fat, fat shaming, fitness, HAES, Haven Wellness, health at every size, slimness, Sydney, thinness, vlog, weighloss, wellness, youtube

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Our obsession for thinness is a multibillion-dollar industry, selling body dissatisfaction through diets, supplements, gym memberships and even surgery. Recently I chatted to Anna Hearn, founder of Haven Wellness in Sydney, about the Health At Every Size (HAES) philosophy. On the...

MAY

2021

Delicious bowls of goodness

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : bowls, dragon, family food, fussy eaters, meal in a bowl, pescetarian, poke, quinoa, rice, vegetarian

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I love a meal in a bowl. From a simple dhal, curry or chili beans on brown rice, to a serve of cooked grains topped with fridge fixings, ‘bowls’ are a versatile meal option. The formula Start with a layer of cooked grains on the bottom of the bowl. Top with protein,...

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A kaleidoscope of emotions: June 2021 update

Mid-winter selfcare

Recipe: cauliflower and red lentil soup

Gout: a trigger and a remedy you probably don’t know about

June 2021 update

When did you last have your blood pressure taken?

Mandarin infused tamari

May update: acceptance

What I know for sure: diet culture is toxic

Delicious bowls of goodness

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