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MAR

2017

How to help someone going through cancer treatment

Tags : cancer treatments, chemotherapy, friendship, how to support friend with cancer, naturopath, naturopath Sydney, naturopathy, NPR, radiotherapy, what not to say to someone with cancer, what to say to someone with cancer

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It can be very challenging when someone you care about is faced with cancer. No matter what this brings up for you, be assured that what they’re going through is worse. When a person is dealing with a life-challenging diagnosis, along with common treatments such as surgery,...

MAR

2017

Sydney clinic now open

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : camperdown, Enmore, Erskinville, herbalist, Inner West, naturopath, new clinic, Newtown, Petersham, Probert St, Stanmore, Sydney

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Update January 2021: The clinic remains open for virtual business. In person consultations remain on hold. Feedback from local clients, like my long term interstate and overseas clients, confirms that consulting via Zoom (and other online platforms) is easy, saves time and is...

FEB

2017

February update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Bali, barbecue, healthy homes, home improvements, Melbourne

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What a wild and busy month it’s been already, and it’s not even over yet. I had my first Melbourne client session for the year on Valentine’s day. As always, it’s delightful to share a pot of herbal tea over a consultation with old and new clients. I will...

FEB

2017

Can a single diet cure depression, lower cholesterol and help you live longer?

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : alcohol, cholesterol, depression, environmental health, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean diet, ModiMedDiet, Spain, statins

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As the saying goes, everything old is new again. The Mediterranean diet, with its focus on plant foods, fish and olive oil, hit the headlines a couple of decades ago when studies found that countries like Italy, Spain and Greece had a lower incidence of heart disease, compared to...

FEB

2017

Vegetarian barbecue

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : bbq, flexitarians, healthy bbq, incidental vegetarains, meatfree Monday, meatless meals, outdoor eating, summer, tofu, tofu skewers, vegan barbecue, vegetables, vegetarian

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When you’re not eating meat, some barbecues can be quite grim. The saddest offerings from the grill are often blackened faux burgers and sausages. But there are so many more delicious options for a vegetarian barbecue. For tofu fans, try this simple marinade for skewers or a...

FEB

2017

Are you feeling burnt out?

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Bali, burn out, CPE, health practitioner, massage therapist, mentoring, naturopath, ongoing education, osteopath, physiotherapist, podiatrist, professional supervision, Retreat

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Are you a health clinician running your own practice? As health professionals, so much of our time is spent focusing on others. We spend our days empathising, diagnosing and treating. In between clients we write referral letters, reply to queries, manage staff or take an even...

JAN

2017

Welcome to 2017: January update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Melbourne, naturopath, Sydney

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I recently admitted on twitter to feeling like a bit of a nerd, being so excited to get back on deck and see clients again. While 2016 wasn’t my worst, I know it was a tough one for many. However I feel optimistic about this coming year and hope you do too. I’m...

JAN

2017

What’s your naturopathic business style?

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : burn out, business mentor, business style, clinical practice, entrepreneur, health professional, lady boss, marketing, mentoring, naturopath, self-care, self-employed

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Understanding your practice style is fundamental for building a sustainable and enjoyable career. What type of naturopath are you? Small business is the cornerstone of traditional naturopathic practice. But not all businesses, or their owners, are the same. As our industry...

JAN

2017

Cancellations: how to change your booking

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : cancel, cancellations, how to change booking, reschedule

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Putting your health and wellbeing first is important. But there are times when life doesn’t go according to plan. If you need to change a naturopathy or mentoring appointment, here’s how to do it. To change a booking As agreed to at the time of booking, all...

DEC

2016

Five of the best homemade gifts

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Christmas, gifts, handmade, homemade, presents

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I love making and receiving preserves and other edible presents. You don’t have to be a gourmet cook to put all of these together, any one can marinate a jar of olives. These are some of my favourite homemade gifts. I hope you have fun creating them. Marinated olives:...

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Articles

How to help someone going through cancer treatment

Sydney clinic now open

February update

Can a single diet cure depression, lower cholesterol and help you live longer?

Vegetarian barbecue

Are you feeling burnt out?

Welcome to 2017: January update

What’s your naturopathic business style?

Cancellations: how to change your booking

Five of the best homemade gifts

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