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FEB

2025

World Cancer Day 2025: close the care gap

Tags : cancer, CCREW, COSA survivorship, Dr Andrew Soma, Solomon Islands, WorldCancerDay, worldcancerday2025

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“Happy” World Cancer Day. A shout out to all who are navigating a cancer journey and the amazing researchers and health professionals who are changing lives. While diagnosis and treatment options are still lagging for some cancers in Australia (hello ovarian,...

JAN

2025

What’s next? January 2025 clinic update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : cognitive shuffling, consumer in research, life update, ovarian cancer, patient partners in research, recipes, sleep, summer food

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2025 is my 34th year of clinical practice. A milestone I couldn’t have comprehended when I first begun this career. There have been many changes in the way naturopathy and herbal medicine is perceived in the intervening years but at it’s core my practice still about...

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JAN

2025

The sleep toolkit: cognitive shuffling and other tools to overcome insomnia

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : blue light, cognitive shuffling, insomnia, sleep, sleep clock, sleep tools, wellbeing

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Sleep can sometimes be elusive. Like most health conditions, there can be a variety of causes, remedying it may require different solutions. However, If you’re prone to insomnia, there’s a new technique that’s worth adding to your toolbox. Cognitive shuffling Cognitive...

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NOV

2024

The best mentoring articles for naturopaths 2024

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : burnout, digital nomad, how to work remotely location independence, Ikigari, integrating AI into health practice, mentoring health practitioners, small business, sweet spot, transitions in life and work, youtube

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Practitioner life is often a busy one. Take a break and catch up with the new mentoring resources from 2024. The best mentoring resources: 2024 What is ikigari and how do you go about discovering your sweet spot. Will AI replace naturopaths? Recognising and...

NOV

2024

Mentoring update December 2024: maverick herbalists, social media and more

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : BlueSky, health business mentoring, Herbal Hall, Linda Bates, naturopaths, social media for herbalists

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Mentoring newsletter Did you know I have a free mentoring newsletter for practitioners? If not take a look at this end of year round up and sign up with the link below. Maverick herbalists, BlueSky and mentoring resources With the end of the year in sight, how are...

NOV

2024

Seasonal resources and end of year important dates 2024

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : burnout, Christmas, loneliness, no-vember, Seasonal resources, support

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We’re living in interesting times. As 2024 staggers towards the finish line, world and personal events are taking a toll on many of us. If you’re feeling overwhelmed at this moment, feel free to say “no” to non-urgent demands and create some space for whatever nourishes and...

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NOV

2024

Gift vouchers available for online naturopathy and mentoring sessions

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Christmas, gift, gift vouchers, how to redeem gift voucher, present

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Gift vouchers – online naturopathy and mentoring Stuck for a meaningful present idea? Want an ecological, no-waste option that won’t end up in landfill? Would you like to support an Australian business? Give someone you care about the gift of health or mentoring!...

NOV

2024

Loneliness and health

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Christmas, companion animals, isolation, loneliness, nature therapy, overcoming loneliness, volunteering, wellbeing

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As the end of the year approaches, some people crave more alone time. But for those living with loneliness, the holiday season may be particularly challenging. The silent epidemic Though primarily considered a social issue, loneliness is known to be both a cause and a...

NOV

2024

Recipe: hibiscus cordial

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : cordial, dry july, FebFast, hibiscus, non-alcoholic, summer drinks

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Hibiscus tea was a gateway herb for me. I first time drunk it on a chilly Christchurch day long before I became a naturopath. In winter, hibiscus with a few slices of root ginger is a warming tea. As a cordial, it makes a tangy summer cooler. Hibiscus cordial 3 cups wate...

NOV

2024

Creating space for “yes”

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : 5 minute health, burn out, Christmas, end of year burnout, no-vember, self-care, video, wellbeing, youtube

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Feeling overwhelmed or burned out in the lead up to Christmas and the holiday season? Our energy is a limited resource. Towards the end of the year it’s often in short supply. Enter the No-vember movement! No-vember is about giving yourself permission to say no to avoidable...

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Articles

World Cancer Day 2025: close the care gap

What’s next? January 2025 clinic update

The sleep toolkit: cognitive shuffling and other tools to overcome insomnia

The best mentoring articles for naturopaths 2024

Mentoring update December 2024: maverick herbalists, social media and more

Seasonal resources and end of year important dates 2024

Gift vouchers available for online naturopathy and mentoring sessions

Loneliness and health

Recipe: hibiscus cordial

Creating space for “yes”

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