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15
JUL
2015

July update

Winter has well and truly settled into my bones in Sydney. I’m enjoying spending more time at home and embracing some longer nights in the safe harbour of a warm bed. As the darker months are traditionally a time of solitude and contemplation, isolation seems a fitting...
13
APR
2015

Health Q & A Monday – autumn mojo

This week Claire asks: “Through summer I’m active and eat well. I love salads and being in the sun. But in winter and autum I loose my momentum. How can I get my mojo back?” Resources Tips to stay well in autumn. Read more about Vitamin D. Simple recipes,....
26
SEP
2014

Recipe: Creamy carrot soup

With a little tweaking I’ve updated this ’80’s gem into a new vegan classic, perfect for these cool nights. Not only will your tastebuds be happy but your immune system too, with a hefty dose of Vitamin A. As this is a blended soup, the vegetables can be as finely or...
02
JUL
2012
how much vitamin d do you need

Vitamin D: how much do you need?

We all know that vitamin D is good for us but just how much sunshine do we need to get enough? How much vitamin D do you need? Do you know what your vitamin D level is? For most people it’s lower than we expect. After all Australia is known for its sunshine, and sun is...
21
JUN
2010

Winter solstice

Hello darkness my old friend I’ve come to talk with you again The opening lyrics to The Sound of Silence accurately sums up the winter solstice, a time when we acknowledge the longest night as a metaphor for our internal darkness. Culturally Australia, the sunburnt country, is...
15
JUN
2010

Tea time

One of the great pleasures of winter is finding a warm spot to enjoy a good book and a cup of tea. I’ve been drinking herbal teas since long before I studied naturopathy. I remember falling in love with the acid tang of dried hibiscus flowers brewed up with generous slices of...
27
MAY
2010

Seasonal food and a reflection on choices

For those who know me well, Thursday is my day of devotion. Devoted that is to stocking up on fresh food and making something particularly yummy for dinner. It begins with a visit to the organic stalls at Vic Market and ends with some pottering in the kitchen. There are some...
02
JUL
2009

Recipe: Fish pie

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...
22
JUN
2009

Why we get dry skin in winter

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...
09
JUN
2009
warm up winter

Warm up in winter

Baby it’s cold outside! Australian naturopath Gill Stannard shares her favourite ways to help you warm up this winter.   Five ways to warm up in winter 1. Get dancing. Whether it’s a Salsa, Zumba or belly dancing – classes can keep you motivated and can be great for...
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