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NOV

2018

Life after cancer part 3: repairing the cracks with gold

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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OCT

2018

Sweat part two: putting natural deodorants to the test

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : aluminium, axilla, black chicken, body odour, deodorants, fragrance, fragrance allergy, hygeine, independent review, natural, natural deodorants, not tested on animals, smell, sweat, vegan

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In part one of Sweat I looked at what causes body odour (BO) and how to manage it. In part two I put three natural deodorants to the test. Do natural deodorants work? The most used products to combat BO are antiperspirants and deodorants. While antiperspirants are very...

OCT

2018

Recipe: gyoza

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : dipping sauce, dumplings, entree, food to share, fun food, gluten-free, gyoza, mushroom, pot stickers, sharing plates, shitake, starters, tamari, vegetarian

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Also known as pot stickers, these Japanese dumplings are easy to prepare and make an impressive entrée or snack. In this version, the star ingredient is shitake mushroom but that can easily be replaced by other vegetables, prawns or meat. I’ve created other versions using green...

SEP

2018

September update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : ANS, Australian natruopathic summit, Charmaine Dennis, collaboration, energy, Jules Galloway, menopause, mental health, mentoring, Retreat, september, spring, workshop

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As we head towards the end of the September, spring has truly arrived. With it, I notice my energy has been on a roller coaster ride, from the highs of the Australian Naturopathic Summit, to the frustrations of too many mornings being woken at dawn by a cat who has more than a...

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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

Sweat part two: putting natural deodorants to the test

Recipe: gyoza

September update

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