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OCT

2009

In season in October

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The Victorian Farmers’ Market Association declares the following produce in season: fruit strawberries, cumquats, grapefruit, lemons, limes, nashi, oranges. vegetables artichoke, asparagus, asian greens, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, kohlrabi (green),...

SEP

2009

Tasty tahini recipes

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : avocado, calcium, dairy free, miso, tahini, vegan, vegetarian

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The seasons are in transition. Whether you are in the northern hemisphere and farewelling summer or here in the south opening our arms to spring – this is one time of the year when some recipes cross over well. In spring and autumn/fall it’s time for salads and steamed or...

SEP

2009

A good night’s sleep

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : caffeine, calcium, insomnia, magnesium, melatonin, valerian

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People who get into bed, close their eyes and drift off into a blissful eight hours sleep are unlikely to understand what the fuss is about but for the rest of us insomnia is a complex and frustrating problem. There are many different types of sleep problems: falling asleep...

AUG

2009

Kitchen medicine – cough syrup

Posted By : Gill Stannard

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Could a humble onion and a pot of honey be a cheaper and more effective way to ease your cough than the array of syrups of the market? It is hard to trace the origins of popular home remedies. While honey is well known for its healing properties and onion has antibacterial...

AUG

2009

Anti-inflammatory diet for wellbeing

Posted By : Gill Stannard

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Inflammation may be the underlying cause of many serious health problems, but the good news is that there are many simple things you can do to change it. Recently on Health Trip we talked about the foundations of naturopathy. Our core belief centres around treating the...

JUL

2009

The swine flu and vitamin D connection

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : cod liver oil, flu, MJA, nutrients, sunshine, swine flu, vitamin D

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Vitamin D has been the hottest nutrient on the block for the last couple of years. Initially medical science relegated it to a role merely as a bone strengthener but recent research has confirmed what naturopaths have long said, that it is an essential nutrient with far reaching...

JUL

2009

Recipe: Fish pie

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : dairy free, fish, fish pie, gluten-free, pie, recipe, seafood, Winter

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Each winter I get a strong craving for a piping hot, potato topped fish pie. When I started searching for a recipe it was hard to find one free of white sauce, so in the end I had to make up my own! This one is gluten-free and can be made with a dairy-free mash if required. It...

JUL

2009

What is naturopathy?

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : herbalist, naturopath

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Today was another milestone in Health Trip’s history. As I work my way around the RRR grid, I now find myself on Wax Lyrical at the early hour of 9.15 on a Wednesday morning. Namila Benson welcomed me on with some great music from Aotearoa. If you aren’t familiar with her morning...

JUN

2009

Why we get dry skin in winter

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : deramatitis, dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, vitamin A, vitamin E, Winter

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Xerosis, the medical term for dry skin, is a common part of winter for many people. The skin is our largest organ in the body. While most of us think of it merely as wrapping, like all organs the skin plays a vital role in our wellbeing. It is especially important in helping us...

JUN

2009

Winter solstice reflections and updates

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : climate change, flu, Health Trip, positive, radio show, solstice, swine flu, winter solstice

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As those of us in the Southern hemisphere arrive at the longest night and shortest day of the year, it can be useful to take a moment and reflect on the symbolism of the winter solstice. This is the time of both darkness and revival, culminating in the joyous return of the light....

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Articles

In season in October

Tasty tahini recipes

A good night’s sleep

Kitchen medicine – cough syrup

Anti-inflammatory diet for wellbeing

The swine flu and vitamin D connection

Recipe: Fish pie

What is naturopathy?

Why we get dry skin in winter

Winter solstice reflections and updates

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