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JUN

2018

Should health practitioners register for GST?

Tags : BAS, business mentoring, Chinese medicine, GST, health business, herbalist, massage therapist, naturopath, nutritionist, paying tax, should I register for GST?, TCM

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EDITED AUGUST 2025 – NOTE SOME IMPORTANT UPDATES Should you register for GST? Well that depends on what type of health practitioner you are, your income and a whole lot more. Hang in there, I’ll try to make GST for naturopaths (and other non-registered health...

JUN

2018

June update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : happiness, seasonal food, Winter, winter health, winter solstice

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June began on a high, in Bali running Rest, Revitalise and Inspire. This is the second year Charmaine and I have run our retreat for health professionals. It’s such a privilege to share what I’ve learned from 27 years in business, with such an authentic group of practitioner...

JUN

2018

Recipe: Jerusalem artichoke soup

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : cooking, family food, Jerusalem artichokes, soup, vegetarian, winter food

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I used to avoid buying these odd-looking tubers because I didn’t know what to do with them. But they are a versatile winter vegetable that can be roasted, blended or, if particularly fresh, thinly sliced and eaten raw. Neither an artichoke nor from the Middle East, this vegetable...

JUN

2018

Hygge for beginners

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : comfort, hygge, self-care, senses, wellbeing, Winter

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In most parts of Australia, winter isn’t a big deal. The cities never get snowed in, our water pipes don’t freeze and who owns a pair of snow shoes? Nevertheless, we’re often quick to grumble when the temperature drops to the low teens, let alone single digits. But there are some...

JUN

2018

In season in June

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : fruit, in season in June, pumpkin, seasonal produce, vegetables

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What’s in season in Australia in June? It’s time to get cooking, with the cabbage family feature prominently as we enter winter. Vegetables tend to be denser and take longer to cook, while fruit like apples and rhubarb are even tastier when stewed or baked and eaten...

MAY

2018

Natural remedies for travel

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : echinacea, first aid, ginger, hepatitis, jetlag, malaria, melatonin, travel, travel medicine, vaccinations

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Whether you are journeying around the world or within the State, there are many natural remedies for travel that can help you stay well on holiday. Before you go Start taking Vitamin C and a good multivitamin a week or two before you head off, if you’re under...

MAY

2018

In season in May

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Australia, autumn, fruit, In season, in season in May, vegetable

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I love every single one of May’s seasonal fruit and vegetables, despite being a late convert to the wonders of sprouts. The recipe archive is packed full of ways to cook these seasonal goodies, if you need more ideas. Fruit and vegetables in season in May Apples, Asian...

MAY

2018

Recipe: Tony’s sprouts

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : brussels sprouts, dairy free, gluten-free, greens, miso, vegetables

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Brussels sprouts get a bad rap but even the hardiest sprout-sceptic can be tempted when tossed in this tasty sauce. Spoiler alert – if nothing will make you eat brussels sprouts, scroll down for some substitutes. This dressing is too good to waste. Brussels...

Gill Stannard build online naturopathic practice

APR

2018

Practitioners – join me at the ANS

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : ANS, Australian naturopathic summit, collaboration, isolation in practice, mentoring, professional development

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It’s a pleasure to be speaking at this year’s Australian Naturopathic Summit. This is a unique professional event with a festival atmosphere, over three days in Northern NSW. Do you want to grow an online practice? In collaboration with my delightful colleague Jules...

APR

2018

Treating bruises and swelling naturally

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : arnica, bruises, comfrey poultice, contusions, first aid, home remedies, inflammation, potato poultice, swelling

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Bruises can be both annoying and painful. But nature has provided us with a number of ways to reduce inflammation and speed healing. 5 ways to treat bruises naturally 1. Ice: where there is pain, heat, redness and swelling (the cardinal signs of inflammation) cooling the...

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Articles

Should health practitioners register for GST?

June update

Recipe: Jerusalem artichoke soup

Hygge for beginners

In season in June

Natural remedies for travel

In season in May

Recipe: Tony’s sprouts

Practitioners – join me at the ANS

Treating bruises and swelling naturally

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