Manuka Honey for sore throats

Manuka Honey for sore throats

My daughter started to feel unwell two days ago. Headache, stomach ache and sore throat. She is very similar to me in the sense that if she has a couple of late nights her Immune system will suffer and it will show in her getting a cold sore or cold symptoms....
Pineapple is cool.

Pineapple is cool.

Did you know that pineapple apart from being delicious also has many nutritional benefits? I only think about pineapple as summer fruit but it is very beneficial in winter to help us support Immune system as it’s high in Vitamin C and prevents respiratory tract...
Almonds are invaluable…

Almonds are invaluable…

For those of you who prefer plant based protein and are not into dairy (any reason) ALMONDS might be on your daily menu. Let me point out that raw and unsalted almonds are the best. I don’t eat much dairy and the best option to have instead is ALMOND MILK. When...
Calendula for skin health…

Calendula for skin health…

Calendula officinalis or Marigold has been one of my favourite herbs for years. I can’t even remember where I first heard of it but I know that I always have Calendula ointment in the house because it’s useful for many ailments. I burn myself at least once...
Cooling foods for a hot day.

Cooling foods for a hot day.

If you live in Central Victoria you know today will be a hot day. 44 degrees! If you don’t own air conditioner like us you will need to find ways to stay cool. We usually leave our windows open at night to cool the house down and close them in the morning, we...
Holy Basil – an all rounder…

Holy Basil – an all rounder…

Have you heard of Holy Basil? I must admit I only recently added it to my herbal dispensary but already it is proving it’s worth. I use for patients that struggle with anxiety, stress related issues, respiratory problems, digestive complaints and many more. Here...