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21
SEP
2021

Celebrating spring equinox 2021

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Twice a year, day and night are of equal length. Known as the vernal equinox, for a moment in spring and autumn it’s as if the world is in perfect balance. The spring  equinox is about the promise of new growth: fertile soil and bodies, honouring nature, planting literal and...
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16
SEP
2021

Less is more: September update

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How are you? As the weeks in lockdown roll on, I find myself sitting with increasingly contradictory emotions. There are moments that floor me with wonder. Times of utter contentment. Warm days eating lunch in the backyard, basking in the sun with a satisfied belly. This IS the...
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26
AUG
2021

Lockdown love: August 2021 update

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How are you? Really, how are you?  With more than half of Australia and all of New Zealand currently in lockdown, this is not an easy time for many of us. Sydney has now passed the two-month mark. I’m still practicing gratitude (most days, I’m only human). Some days scrape...
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09
AUG
2021

Love your liver: prepare for hay fever season

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As the trees come into flower, reminding us that hay fever season is just around the corner, it’s a good time to be kind to your liver. What does the liver have to do with hay fever? The immune system reacts to allergens very efficiently by producing histamine. Histamines act...
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06
AUG
2021

Recipe: lemony bliss balls

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Lemons (especially super juicy and fragrant Meyers) make an amazing guest star in this take on the traditional nut/fruit ball. The recipe is super easy to make if you have a food processor and are the perfect healthy snack.   Lemony bliss balls 1 cup raw cashews (or your...
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22
JUL
2021

Case support: professional supervision for cancer and complex cases

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As naturopaths it’s important to work within our scope of practice  but how can you gain the experience needed to support clients with conditions that are new to you? Case supervision is the perfect way to learn new skills with the support of an experienced practitioner. Any...
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15
JUL
2021

A kaleidoscope of emotions: June 2021 update

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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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15
JUL
2021

Mid-winter selfcare

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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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11
JUL
2021

Herbal ethics with Sue Evans

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If you’re a practitioner working from home and missing face-to-face opportunities to catch up with colleagues, it’s a great idea in touch with other practitioners. A direct message, phone or Zoom call to debrief is important now more than ever. And fun! One silver lining of these...
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09
JUL
2021

Recipe: cauliflower and red lentil soup

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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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