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DEC

2018

In season in December

Tags : Adelaide, Brisbane, In season, mangoes, Melbourne, naturopath, naturopath inner west, naturopath Sydney, NSW, produce, seasonal fruit december, Sydney

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The summer bounty has begun. The fruit and vegetables in season in December are spectacular. Apricots, asparagus, bananas, beans, berries, capsicum, celery, cherries, cucumber, eggplant, grapes, lettuce, lychees, mangoes, melons, nectarines, onions, oranges, passionfruit, peas,...

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NOV

2018

November update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : blocks, eating well, life after cancer, Melbourne consultations, November, professional development, spring, workshops

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I’ve returned from working in Melbourne with a warm glow. It’s always heart-warming to spend time with friends, colleagues and clients, in a city so pivotal in my life. On Sunday Charmaine Dennis and I led a deep and rewarding workshop, with a brave bunch of practitioners willing...

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NOV

2018

In Season in November

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : asparagus, family food, fruit, healthy eating, how to cook, November, organic, seasonal produce, spring, spring fruit, spring vegetables, vegetables

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Spring produce is at its peak! This month I’m loving the spring asparagus, last of the mulberries and the joy of perfectly ripe, just-picked strawberries from my garden. I’ve been making wild soda from berries and herbs in my garden. I was a little skeptical that wild yeast...

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NOV

2018

Life after cancer part 3: repairing the cracks with gold

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : brain fog, chemo brain, chemotherapy, fatigue, how long does it take to recover from chemotherapy, kitsugi, life after cancer, living with cancer, microbiome, ovarian cancer, radiation, repairing cracks with gold

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Recently I crossed a statistical finish line and officially became a cancer “survivor”. Sadly, only 43% of women with ovarian cancer in Australia (compared with 90% of those with breast cancer) hit this milestone. Being alive five years after diagnosis without any cancer...

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NOV

2018

Recipe: wild soda

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : berries, drink, fermented food, ferments, functional food, healthy gut, herbs, non-alcoholic drink, wild soda

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Searching for a refreshing summer drink? This naturally fermented soda can be made for next to nothing. It’s easy to make, especially if you’ve got access to home grown herbs or fruit. What is wild soda? This effervescent drink is naturally fermented using wild yeasts in the air...

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NOV

2018

Why you can no longer claim naturopathy and herbal medicine on your private health insurance

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : can I claim naturopathy on health insurance, choice, health insurance, insurance, Jon Wardle, medicare rorts, NHMRC, politics, private health insurance, rebates, research, yoga

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Claiming natural therapies on health insurance is ending From 1st April 2019, Private Health Insurers (PHIs) will no longer offer refunds for naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine and 15 other natural therapies. Some PHIs are dropping these inclusions in their extras cover before...

OCT

2018

October update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : feel myself, good food, happy, herbalist, Melbourne, naturopath, nutrition, spring, Sydney, wellness

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All of a sudden, it feels like the race to the pointy end of the year has begun. The energy has shifted, plans are being hatched – it’s all happening! It’s been a productive month, which could be why it’s taken me to the end of October to post an update. If you’ve not noticed all...

OCT

2018

Rest, Revitalise & Inspire Bali 2019

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Bali, Bali practitoner courses, Charmaine Dennis, mentoring, naturopath, nurture, practitioner, rest revitalise inspire, workshops

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An immersive experience in Bali for health practitioners and business owners 17 – 22 June 2019 Would you like to take a break from your busy life and be nurtured? When did you last reconnect with your passion, share the wisdom of like-minded professionals and be...

OCT

2018

How to apply for Rest, Revitalist & Inspire: Bali 2019

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : application form, apply for retreat, Bali, doulas, herbalists, naturopaths, osteopaths, pyschologists, rest revitalise and inspire

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An immersive experience in Bali for health practitioners and business owners 17 – 22 June 2019 Are you ready to nurture yourself and grow or reshape your business? We can’t wait for you to join us in Bali for the practitioner experience of a lifetime. Read more about...

OCT

2018

Sweat

Posted By : Gill Stannard

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As the weather warms up, the sweat begins to pour. This two-part series looks at body odour, deodorants and road tests a few natural alternatives. Just want to see how natural deodorants rate? Jump straight to the review. What causes body odour? We’re quick to blame sweat...

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In season in December

November update

In Season in November

Life after cancer part 3: repairing the cracks with gold

Recipe: wild soda

Why you can no longer claim naturopathy and herbal medicine on your private health insurance

October update

Rest, Revitalise & Inspire Bali 2019

How to apply for Rest, Revitalist & Inspire: Bali 2019

Sweat

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