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Gill Stannard
05
APR
2013

The Brilliance of Leunig: Seven types of ordinary happiness

Michael Leunig, cartoonist and National Treasure, nails it once more He really gets being in the moment.
03
APR
2013

Top tips from those who can’t eat wheat or gluten

Diagnosed with coeliac disease or eating wheat doesn’t make you feel good? The ‘experts’, those who have walked the same road, share their secrets of living a gluten-free life. Wheat and other gluten-containing grains form a huge part of our modern diet. Excluding these foods may...
15
MAR
2013

More on Difference

While this month’s article, Making a Difference, was inspired by The School of Life, so much more on the theme of difference keeps coming my way. The inspirational entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau has set a challenge next Monday (March 13th) for us all to participate in a social...
14
MAR
2013

Turning 21 and March Newsletter

This month City Natural Therapies turned 21. In this time I’ve had the privilege to work with thousands of clients and witness each unique life story. It’s amazing how even the smallest change in how we rest, eat or play can make a huge difference to our wellbeing. Speaking of...
07
MAR
2013

Making a Difference

You know the butterfly effect? It’s the phenomenon in chaos theory where one small act can be the catalyst for an even greater reaction elsewhere. While it still baffles me how the flap of a butterfly’s wing may cause a storm in a country thousands of kilometers away, I’ve...
28
FEB
2013

Recipe: polenta squares

This summer I rediscovered an old friend. Previously cooking polenta had required a seemingly endless amount of stirring but the instant variety that’s now available brings the task down to a manageable three minutes. The following recipe makes firm polenta that can be cut into...
12
FEB
2013

Say goodbye to people pleasing

Do you say “yes” when you mean “no”? Do you fear people won’t like you if you don’t give them what you think they want? People pleasing hides behind many guises but is usually driven by a strong desire to make other people happy at any cost. Can you relate to any of the following...
06
FEB
2013

Off the booze? Great drinks for FebFast and beyond

Whether you’re signed up for FebFast, DryJuly,  OcSober, are pregnant or just want to take a break from the booze, you don’t need to feel like you’re missing out or have to rely entirely of sugary drinks. I’ve bought together the best of my booze-free resources into one...
29
JAN
2013

Recipe: Cool as a cucumber ice blocks

What’s not to love about a refreshing ice block on a hot day? You can pick up ice block moulds cheaply from bargain stores and some supermarkets. These apple and cucumber ice blocks are cooling and zesty with the addition of lemon and mint. They contain no added sugar (unlike...
13
DEC
2012

Recipe: Badrijani nigvzit

While in St Petersburg I ate this amazing walnut dip wrapped in eggplant. I’ve scoured the net for a recipe and tried different versions. To be authentic, ground marigold leaves are added for colour but the ones I ate didn’t have the tell-tale golden hue. Traditionally vinegar is...
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