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AUG

2019

Missed your herbs? Not any longer!

Tags : Ariya, consultations, herbal dispensing, herbal medicines, herbalist, naturopath Australia, online consultations, online prescriptions, remedies, tinctures

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Liquid herbals now available with online consultations I love herbs. One of the biggest challenges, when I first took my naturopathic consulting online, was not having a herbal dispensary. While I now have a small clinic dispensary for my Sydney clients, sending glass...

JUL

2019

July mentoring update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : compassionate communication, Health Masters Live, health professionals, help grow a naturopathy practice, herblaist, legals, mentoring, mentoring update, money, naturopath, nutritionist, online consultations, reflections, time out

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Hot on the heels of June’s super successful practitioner intensive in Bali, I took a few days for time out in a quiet village to work on my own business. It was the perfect mini-retreat I needed, to work on my business (not just everyone elses!) Consequently, it’s been a huge...

JUL

2019

July update: home

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : balance, how do you want to feel, hygge, inspiration, stuck, Winter, winter blues

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It’s delightful to be home. My feet are back on the ground and I’m hanging out for some hygge. It’s been a delightful few months of flying around the globe, with a family holiday in Europe and our practitioner intensive in Bali. After all the busy-ness I created my own solo...

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JUL

2019

The balancing act

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : balance, balancing act, boundaries, insomnia, less, letting go, life isn't all rainbows, overwhelm, perfection, perspective, planning, resilience, self-care, wellbeing

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We crave it, seek it and sometimes even think we’ve nailed it; but balance is often fleeting. Seeking balance requires a state of constant motion. A little more of this, a lot less of that. What this juggle is all about is the act of balancing. Then for a moment, there’s a...

JUL

2019

Can naturopaths and health practitioners share testimonials?

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : advertising guidelines, client feedback, consumer, Instagram, mentoring, Naturopathic Diploma, Naturopathic Doctor, ND, social media, testimonial, therapeutic claims, what do naturopathic qualifications mean

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Update 2025 AHPRA and naturopathic professional assoiciations have updated the testimonial policy as follows: As of 2025 the only testimonials a practitioner can share in advertising or social media areregarding a ‘clients’ experience of the service’ (i.e. non-clinical aspects,...

JUN

2019

All you need for a healthy winter

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : healthy winter, hygge, move, solstice, vitamin D, warm up, Winter, winter blues

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Welcome to winter The days are shorter, and frequently cold and wet as well. For most of us, the weather can also impact our body, mind and spirit. Naturopaths prefer to work in harmony with nature, rather than against it. In winter that means, eating warmer foods, finding ways...

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JUN

2019

10 ways to lift your mood

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : anxiety, beyond blue, blue, Brene Brown, connection, dance, depression, kindness, lift mood, movement

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Right now, one in six Australians are experiences depression or anxiety or both. If that’s not you, it one of your friends will be struggling with this. Here are some natural ways to help calm anxiety and elevate your mood: 10 tips to lift your mood Move your body: leave...

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JUN

2019

Recipe: vegan and omni colcannon

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : cabbage, colcannon, family food, healthy recipes, kale, Winter

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Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish, which is super satisfying on a cold night. Serve as a side dish with your favourite protein or stew. I love it with vegan sausages or smoked fish. This version is dairy-free, with non-vegan options if desired. Colcannon 2 large...

MAY

2019

May update: when things don’t go according to plan

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : natural therapies, ounce of prevention, self-care, winter bugs

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This month’s clinic update is in the spirit of rolling with the hitches, sharing a slice of life beyond the Instagramable moments. The past month has been full of many exquisite moments but not everything went according to plan. I’ve just returned from a family holiday...

MAY

2019

Recipe: Hotel Britania’s sundowner

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : alcohol-free, coolers, drinks, fruit, herbs, hydration, Lisbon, mint strawberries, non-alcoholic, summer

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It was a delight to return to one of my favourite hotel’s in the world, Hotel Britania in Lisbon. In the late afternoon guests can help themselves to herbal tea and wicked Portuguese pastries. But for me, their fruity homemade drink was the star. I’m grateful to the ever-helpful...

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Articles

Missed your herbs? Not any longer!

July mentoring update

July update: home

The balancing act

Can naturopaths and health practitioners share testimonials?

All you need for a healthy winter

10 ways to lift your mood

Recipe: vegan and omni colcannon

May update: when things don’t go according to plan

Recipe: Hotel Britania’s sundowner

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