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JUL

2021

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

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...

JUN

2021

Physician heal thyself

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : allied health, herbalist, naturopath, nutritionist, physician heal thyself, self-care, small business mentor, wellness business

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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the...

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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,...

MAY

2021

May 2021 mentoring update: disclosure

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : business, client agreement, client trust, contractor agreements, disclosure, leases, medication, mentoring, mentoring update, niches, values, youtube

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How is 2021 unfolding for you? I hope the uncertainties of the past year are receding and your business is thriving. New mentoring resources There’s a lot I’d like to share with you in this mentoring update, starting with the problem most of us didn’t know we had. A recent...

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MAY

2021

Mentoring: 8 strategies to encourage full disclosure

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : conventional medicine, disclosure, mentoring, prescription medicines, treatment, trust

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An initial consultation usually includes a question about the supplements, over the counter and prescribed medicines our clients take. But how often do we miss or revisit this vital information? Erica McIntyre and team recently uncovered some shocking statistics around how few of...

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Articles

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

Physician heal thyself

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

May 2021 mentoring update: disclosure

Mentoring: 8 strategies to encourage full disclosure

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