As the air becomes cooler, the days shorten and the tissues come out, we all know winter has arrived. When I was a primary school teacher I would have to fight my way through the snotty tissues and faces of my gorgeous seven year olds. However, I ensured that my immune system was fighting fitRead more
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If you know me or follow me on social media you would know that the farmers markets are part of my weekend ritual. Not only do I love having fresh seasonal and organic fruit and veg for the week but my favourite part is having a chat with the local farmers! If you liveRead more
What is Bone Broth? Bone broth or stocks are generally produced for culinary purposes for stews and soups. However, more recently (although I bet our grandparents would know about this), they have made their way into many health regimes. These nutrient dense liquids are made from bones (beef, chicken etc.) along with vegetables, herbs andRead more
Iodine is that brown liquid you find in your grandparents medicine cupboard often used as an antiseptic to treat wounds. However, iodine is much more than this. Iodine is an important trace element used by the thyroid gland in the production of thyroid hormones, which is required for metabolic and cellular processes within the body. Unfortunately,Read more
We’re so lucky to live on the Gold Coast – an area bursting with delicious and health-conscious restaurants. It’s hard to choose favourites amongst the sea of nutritious options, but I’ve nailed down my list of 6 healthy Gold Coast cafes that are my go-to’s: Commune at Burleigh Heads Commune café has changed their menuRead more
What is Activation? Activating nuts and seeds involves soaking them in salty water, and then dehydrating them at low temperatures so the nutrients are not destroyed. Why Activate Nuts? The activation process increases absorbability by removing the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors that reduce the body’s ability to digest and absorb certain nutrients. You CanRead more
Flower essences are a powerful yet gentle healing tool that acts on a vibrational level to change the vibrational frequencies within the body to achieve a more harmonised state. The healing benefits of flower essences have been used since ancient times for their ability to bring about emotional balances by resolving negative thought patterns. They areRead more
Many moons ago when I went vegetarian, I had it all wrong! I did not seek appropriate professional advice and I only had the basic understandings of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, in which I missed the key step of food combining with plant-based protein. Missing this important understanding led to many vitamin and mineral deficienciesRead more
Constipation is the difficulty or infrequent passage of stools. It can lasts for days, months and even years. Normal bowel movements are considered any where from 1-3 times per day to 3 times a week. Ideally you want to be moving your bowels every day. For years I suffered from chronic constipation as a resultRead more