Naturopath | Herbalist | Woollahra & Avalon SYDNEY
It was one of those quiet, cool winter mornings when I thought of making this delicious, body-warming dish and you’ll love the ease of digestability with this one. It’s got just the right blend of warming and carminative spices to soothe the digestion system and make easy work of metabolizing and drawing all that protein and goodness out of the food. So what’s in this afternoon delight? Let’s see…
Time to indulge! Here’s a recipe that ticks all the boxes when it comes to sweet treats for the health-lover that you are: its easy (ridiculously so), its fast (got 15 minutes?), there no added sugar (only the goodness of maple syrup), and its rich in neurochemical-boosting, mood-liftin’, endorphin-surging herbs. Of course, there’s got be herbs in it! We’re making Magic Velvet Bean Chocolate!
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an ancient Ayurvedic medicinal plant with adaptogenic, nourishing and relaxant properties. It’s the perfect ally to help us cope with the stresses of modern day life. Let me show you how to prepare it as a yummy, daily latte ritual!
Ready to whip up some crispy dinner rolls enriched with the plethora of vitamins and minerals in one of our most nutritious herbs? Let’s get making then! In this recipe and video find out how to make your own Nettle & Hemp dinner rolls and enjoy them with a hearty bowl of winter soup or a dollop of butter. Hmm Hmm!
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Ever been told ‘you don’t look sick’ or ‘everything appears normal’ in your test results, but you just don’t feel well? Chances are, you have an invisible illness. And you’ve likely had to deal with months or years of the frustration of friends, family and your medical practitioner questioning and doubting your symptoms. In this article learn what conditions fit into the banner of invisible illness, what blood tests can reveal a hidden illness and I share my handy scoresheets to help you get a sense of the severity of your own condition.
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Part ONE of the Sleep-Lab series here! How many of us have trouble sleeping? What are the main recognised causes? What are the effects? How are our kids doing? Find out in this overview with stats n’ facts!
Let’s talk BEAUTY consciousness and how to use my most cherished botanicals that purify your blood and beautify your skin, hair, nails, teeth and eyes. Read on to discover how these herbs get your glow back on and how to best prepare them….
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I’ve been an autogenic meditator for over thirty years because IT WORKS. And I often recommend this mindful relaxation practice to clients and friends as a simple and effective way to tune in and relax. There’s more to this technique though than just preparing for a deep sleep. It’s an effective treatment for anxiety and insomnia, and encourages self-regulation and self-induced relaxation. So it’s a technique that can help you build stress resilience over time. I love that! Find out more and try out a short and long version of autogenic meditation right here.
Get the insights from a herbalist here on the must-have herbs for mums including what action classes they belong to and why they’re so essential for the post-partum period!
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We all know the toll that the industrial revolution has had on our environment, and even our own bodies with pollutants being at an all time high.. However, as explained by Su-Lin Sze, there are ways in which we can reduce that toll both on our children and the world.