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2018

In season in September

Tags : Alfalfal House, Australia, eat like a naturopath, eating with the seasons, fruit, gardening, naturopath, NSW, oranges, organic, seasonal produce, shop local, supermarkets, vegetables

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I love eating locally, which means buying fruit and vegetables in season whenever possible. But I’m perplexed when the monthly guide frequently differs to what I find on the shelves. Why we’re confused about seasonal food Big supermarkets further confuse us, by...

SEP

2018

Spring fever and seasonal jet lag

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : cold shower, energy, foot baths, hydrotherapy, jet lag, melatonin, serotonin, spring, spring fever, vitamin D

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If you’re feeling a surge in energy with the coming of spring, you’re not alone. Our body is conditioned to react to the subtle increase in daylight at this time of year. For some people this makes us feel quite elated. For others, it’s more akin to jet lag. Much of this...

SEP

2018

Recipe: okra love

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : curry, Meatless Monday, okra, plant-based, recipe, spices, spicy, tomato, vegetarian

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Admittedly this is my first foray into cooking okra. But I was inspired by a delicious curry that I ate in Penang. Cautious to not overcook, I quickly pan fried it first, only adding it back to the sauce to heat through before serving. If you like your okra soft, skip the first...

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SEP

2018

Natural menopause: Celebrating Women’s Health Week

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : can a naturopath help hot flushes, empowerment, feel yourself again, health, HRT alternatives, menopause resources, Natural HRT, natural menopause, power, women, women's health week 2018

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Get expert help navigating a natural menopause – from a naturopath with almost thirty years experience, who has successfully traversed her own journey. Updated: October 2022 Is menopause stressing you out? Start here! It’s time to change the narrative around...

AUG

2018

August update – a shift in perception

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : gastro, hay fever, hayfever, herbalist, naturopath Australia, naturopath Melbourne, naturopath Sydney, naturopoath Australia skype, tawny frogmouth, tummy bugs

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The tawny frogmouth is nesting in the neighbour’s backyard again. Some nights just as I’m drifting off to sleep comes a low rhythmic sound, like a pump of some kind. When I used to think the noise was mechanical, my annoyance could keep me awake. But ever since I discovered it’s...

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2018

Recipe: vegan mushroom pate´

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : beans, dairy free, finger food, gluten-free, mushroom, nibbles, pate´, platter, starters, vegetarian

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This tasty pate´ takes a vegan platter to the next level and makes a change from the usual dips. If using ordinary cultivated mushrooms, you might like to try one of the variations below to give the pate´ a richer flavour. You can make this a day ahead, then serve on a platter...

AUG

2018

In season in August

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : australian produce, eat like a naturopath, fennel, fruit, in season August, seasonal produce, vegetables, winter foods, winter recipes

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Towards the end of winter, seasonal fruit and vegetable options can begin to feel a bit repetitious. Despite fewer varieties available than in other months, the produce that is currently in season is packed full of flavour, especially if roasted or pan-fried. Fennel is a...

JUL

2018

July update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : conferences, Japan, travel, Winter, worklife

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Like birds that fly north for the winter, I try to prioritise taking a break during the colder months. This year I’ve been fortunate that work has taken me to some exotic locations. Hot on the heels of our successful Bali retreat for health practitioners in June, I’ve...

JUL

2018

In season in July

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Australia, fresh coriander, fresh produce, In season, kale, Melbourne, recipes, seasonal, Sydney, vegan, vegetarian, Winter, winter greens

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In the depths of winter, most seasonal produce tastes better cooked and eaten warm. I’m also enjoying a couple of recent farmers markets finds, tangy mandarins and fresh coriander seeds. In season in July Feast on: apples, avocados, banana, beetroot, broccoli,...

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In season in September

Spring fever and seasonal jet lag

Recipe: okra love

Natural menopause: Celebrating Women’s Health Week

August update – a shift in perception

Recipe: vegan mushroom pate´

In season in August

July update

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