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Has Naturopathy been hijacked by Wellness?
Mar 30, 2022
Almost as soon as the word ‘wellness’ moved into our collective view, it was hijacked and commodified - so it’s hard to separate out the well-meaning wellness influencers and superfood spruikers from the more sinister aspects of the industry. The word wellness has changed to encompass an industry that is unlike anything we’ve experienced before. If you’re reading this, you’re likely interested in health and may have dabbled in a few wellness trends (I think most of us have at this point!). But everything in this world has a shadow side and wellness is no exception.
Collective Exhaustion - from burnt out to restored
Mar 08, 2022The word ‘stress’ no longer seems to encapsulate the depth and complexity of what we have experienced as a collective. To say we’re burnt out and exhausted was already an understatement pre-2020. Many of us are now entering into the state of freeze, a response by the nervous system designed to help us disassociate or ‘numb out’. Every single one of us has our limit, so what happens when we’re pushed beyond it for a sustained period of time?
Natural Remedies & Foods To Soothe Your Irritated Mucous Membranes.
Feb 23, 2022
Irritated & inflamed mucous membranes of the respiratory & digestive systems is something I've been seeing a lot more lately. It reminds me of a blend I created a long time ago called Soothing Marshmallow which was prescribed for these kinds of ailments. It has been missing in our repertoire of new naturopathic tea blends and so, I decided to bring it back.
Scrumptious Banana & Zucchini Loaf Cake (grain free)
Feb 11, 2022Is this a loaf or a cake? That's up to you! It's soft, super moist and grain and gluten free. Whatever the name & shape, enjoy this loaf or cake just as is, straight from the oven; toast well and spread with good quality cultured butter - thank you Pepe Saya; and for a sweet or savoury meal or snack, it all depends on your toppings.
Digestive Bitters - for optimal digestion and detoxification.
Feb 11, 2022
Did you know that we have bitter taste receptors on our tongues and in our guts? Bitters aren’t just a flavour type, they’re a medicine we’ve evolved with. They’re an important part of creating optimal digestion and detoxification.
Plum, Radish, Red Onion & Herb Salad with Smoky, Hot Grilled Lamb Chops
Jan 19, 2022
I love a salad made from seasonal fruit, vegetables & herbs. Summer plums, radish, and red onion pair beautifully in this salad. The olive oil mellows the sharp flavour of the radishes and plums. Just one mouthful will give you the most wonderful sensory experience. You'll keep coming back for more.
Sunday Cookies ~ the simplest cookies to make any which way you like.
Jan 16, 2022
Not only are these cookies quick and easy to make, you can pretty much use what you have on hand. This version is grain free but you can also use gluten free grains such as rolled oats or quinoa flakes. They are also sugar free though you can add any sweetener you like. Though when making banana cookies, the bananas are sweet enough. And they are dairy free and egg free, though I sometimes add an egg if I want to add protein and healthy fats.
Summer Fruit - how to enjoy everything this season has to offer
Jan 02, 2022
Wanting to know what seasonal fruits to include this summer but not sure what the healthiest options are? Find out more with my helpful lists for picking the best seasonal fruit.
Summer Vegetables - how to enjoy everything this season has to offer
Jan 02, 2022Summer is in full swing! Get inspired to eat seasonally with these summer vegetables. Barbecues, picnics, nights when it’s too hot to cook, and a natural desire to eat lighter, more cooling foods. That’s what eating for the summer season is all about.
Xmas Recipes: Apricot Chicken with the Loveliest Herbs & Cherry Almond Custard Spice Dessert
Dec 20, 2021
An accidental recipe! I was hoping to roast lush, summer apricots for an apricot & radicchio salad. But instead, I ended up with a roasted & disintegrated jammy, yummy mess. I had left the apricots roasting in the oven for too long while I was tidying the house for my dinner guests.