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APR

2018

Treating bruises and swelling naturally

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...

APR

2018

Recipe: Tacos and tomato salsa

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : dairy free, gluten-free, Mexican food, plant-based, salsa, tomatoes, vegetarian

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Do you love tacos? Taco’s have to be one of the most flexible meals on the planet. A bit of protein, something salty, crunchy and tangy – what could be easier? Corn-based tacos make a handy meal for coeliacs or those who are gluten-free. When feeding a group with a...

APR

2018

In season – April

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : apples, cauliflower, kimchi, seasonal produce april, sydney in autumn

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April is a great time for apple lovers, with new season varieties back on the shelves. Keep an eye out for unwaxed fruit and interesting heritage varieties at farmers markets. Cruciferous vegetables are also back in season and should be coming down in price. For a change try...

APR

2018

Vitamin D deficiencies that have nothing to do with sunlight

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Australian nutrition tables, caffeine, calcium, magnesium, medication, nutrient deficiencies, organic, phosphorous, prescribed drugs, rickets, vitamin D, vitamin K, why isn't my vitamin d increasing taking supplements?

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How well do you absorb vitamin D? As the days get shorter, many of us start taking Vitamin D. But some people’s levels remain low despite diligently taking supplements. When tested, up to 58% of Australians are found to be deficient in vitamin D. This estimate doesn’t take into...

APR

2018

Why your vitamin D is low

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : antacids, antibiotics, blood pressure drugs, contraceptive pill, deficiencies, drugs, magnesium, PPI, refulx, vitamin D, vitamin K

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As the days get shorter, many of us start taking vitamin D. But some people’s levels remain low despite diligently taking supplements. The vitamin we can make from sunshine shouldn’t be epidemically low in countries like Australia, but close to two thirds of adults who have been...

MAR

2018

March update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : autumn, gardening, March

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Welcome to autumn I love this time of year when the sun loses its sting but daylight still lingers through dinner. I celebrated the arrival of autumn in Melbourne this month. Right on cue, the temperature dropped and sky began drizzling! I really enjoy reconnecting with clients...

MAR

2018

In season – March

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : aubergine, beans, eggplant, figs, In season

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There’s so much great produce in season in Australasia in March. Don’t miss making the most of fruits and vegetables currently at their best including apples, Asian greens, bananas, beans, broccoli, capsicum, cucumber, eggplant, figs, grapes, guava, kiwi, lettuce, limes,...

MAR

2018

A gardener’s guide to self-care

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : autumn, body like garden, garden, microbiome, seasonal maintenance, self-care, soil, tips for health, weed seed feed

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Tending a garden can teach us so much about self-care. As an amateur gardener, autumn and spring are my favourite seasons. In Sydney’s climate, my veggies thrive best when the days are bright but bite has gone out of the sun. My first forays in the garden were very...

MAR

2018

Recipe: mint sambol

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : coconut, cooking, coriander, flavour, herbs, mint, sambol, side dishes, Sri Lankan sambol

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Pol sambol is one of the traditional side dishes I devoured with gusto on my recent trip to Sri Lanka. This version combines coconut with fresh mint to add a flavour hit to a wrap, curry or just sprinkled on steamed rice. If you don’t have mint, other green herbs such as...

MAR

2018

Retreat applications closing

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Bali practitioner retreat, CPE, professional development, rest revitalise and inspire

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Update: sorry you missed out on Rest, revitalise & inspire 2018. The retreat was a huge success, with participants from a variety of health professions including counsellors, herbalists, naturopaths and a medical scientist. Don’t miss out on our next retreat – for...

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Articles

Treating bruises and swelling naturally

Recipe: Tacos and tomato salsa

In season – April

Vitamin D deficiencies that have nothing to do with sunlight

Why your vitamin D is low

March update

In season – March

A gardener’s guide to self-care

Recipe: mint sambol

Retreat applications closing

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