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APR

2011

Vegetarian toddlers, raising seedlings, sleeping well…

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What do these subjects have in common? They’re three recent links shared on the City Natural Therapies Facebook page Two of my favourites from the past week include a great article in The Guardian on meditation slowing down the aging process and the most sensible diet...

APR

2011

Recipe: red lentil soup with a twist

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : dhal soup, food, legumes, lentil soup, lentils, recipe, red lentil soup, red lentils, soup, vegan, vegetarian

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Lentil soup is perfect for this cooler autumnal weather. Red lentils don’t need cooking beforehand and add a lovely thickness to soups. The basic soup is a lovely vegan meal starter or lunch. To turn it into a main course, add vegetables and jazz it up with garnishes. Chili,...

APR

2011

Overcoming compassion fatigue: simple ways to deal with disasters

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : caring, compassion, compassion fatigue, earthquakes, feelings of helplessness, media, natural disasters, nature, pets, Richard Ryan

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The cataclysmic events of recent months have made me consider how we find the balance between compassion and helplessness at times of disaster. With the immediacy of social networking and the media it’s very easy to get dragged into the emotional rollercoaster of disaster...

APR

2011

Recipe: fish with tomatoes and olives

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : autumn, fish, olives, recipe, tomatoes

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With the tomato season coming to an end, this simple dish is suitably autumnal. It’s also a great way to cook fish cutlets such as snapper, as they hold up well to some gentle simmering in the sauce. Though I’ve cooked this with fish fillets, I’d urge you to...

MAR

2011

Boundaries: work/life balance

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : boundaries, business, Flying Solo, quality of life, supervision, wellbeing check, work, work/life balance

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Being your own boss has many advantages, when combined with working from home it may sound too good to be true. There’s the appeal of saving time and money on commuting, the flexibility of setting your own hours and the bonus of claiming back some of your living expenses for your...

MAR

2011

A wonderful farewell from RRR

Posted By : Gill Stannard

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What a marathon farewell show this morning. Sorry we were talking so much we didn’t get time to take all the calls. Thanks also for your tweets and messages off air. It was so much fun catching up with Bruce Berryman who gave me my first spot on RRR, Jonathan Alley on the...

FEB

2011

Delicious drinks for Febfast: round up week 4

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : alcohol-free, drinks, FebFast, mocktail, non-alcoholic, pina colada

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What a momentous week it’s been. Congratulations to all the Febfasters who’ve made it through week 4. You’ve done well. For those who have struggled, remember each alcohol-free day is one your liver will thank you for. Plan ahead for some non-alcoholic nights and stock up...

FEB

2011

Cool drinks for FebFast: round up week 3

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : alcohol-free, Feb Fast, juices, mocktail, non-alcoholic

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My encouragement for those undertaking FebFast this year is to tweet a work night drink. This week I’ve dug out the juicer to share some favourite fruit and vegetable based drinks. Week 3 round up Monday – you can’t go past a classic, start the week with a carrot, apple and...

FEB

2011

Making friends with anxiety

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : anxiety, Sarah Wilson, sweet spot

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You’ve probably seen Sarah Wilson on TV, fronting the first series of Masterchef or on Good News Week, always looking calm, intelligent and incredibly beautiful. Behind that serene façade is someone who happily lives with anxiety. Anxiety has pushed me to do wonderful things. The...

FEB

2011

Tasty tofu recipe

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : ginger, recipe, tofu, tomato

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First published in the City Natural Therapies March 2010 Newsletter. Don’t want to miss out on great recipes, thoughtful articles and health tips? Sign up for the free e-newsletter. Last year I stumbled upon a simple but addictive recipe for an aromatic way to serve tofu. Now...

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Articles

Vegetarian toddlers, raising seedlings, sleeping well…

Recipe: red lentil soup with a twist

Overcoming compassion fatigue: simple ways to deal with disasters

Recipe: fish with tomatoes and olives

Boundaries: work/life balance

A wonderful farewell from RRR

Delicious drinks for Febfast: round up week 4

Cool drinks for FebFast: round up week 3

Making friends with anxiety

Tasty tofu recipe

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