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Why is Kombucha good for you?
Photography: Wren Bentley I have been making Kombucha for almost 4 years and the reason I started were my kids. They were 4 and 2 years old and I gave them a bottle of Kombucha from the health food shop I started working at to see if they would like it....
Green Soup for Nourishment
I'm really looking forward to Spring! I want to get back into my exercise routine and to walking everyday for at least 45 minutes. I don't know about you but I feel so unmotivated and sluggish in Winter and find it difficult to exercise when it's cold. I...
Vitamin D in winter
It's winter here in Australia and I see a lot of patients with low Vitamin D levels. Lots of us have been told that we need to stay in the sun for 5-10 minutes and that should be enough but it's not as simple as that. I have seen a few women that spend...
Antioxidants for Eye Health
A couple of my family members had their eyes tested and one needs glasses and the other needs further testing. I also have a few patients asking what nutrients are good for optimal eye health. We definitely need antioxidants and the more the better....
Stomach ache in kids
My daughter has been complaining about stomach pain a lot lately and I struggle to find out what the caused is. Sometimes I think it's anxiety that she can't voice but the main reason for it in my opinion is food intolerances. I do Hair testing at my...
Coconut oil in your pantry
I know there is a lot of information about coconut oil but it won't hurt to revisit some of the benefits. I have a couple of teaspoons in my drink every day as it fills me up and gives me energy until I have lunch. The drink is made of almond milk, raw...
Broccoli as a supplement
It seems that I have a thing for green vegetables. And one of those is Broccoli. It's very versatile and I use it in many dishes. We also use the stalk because it tastes so good and it's very nice sliced thinly in stir frys. But did you know that Broccoli...
Brussel Sprouts – Love or Hate?
What is this Love or Hate thing Australians have about Brussel Sprouts? I have never heard about it until I came to Australia 15 years ago. I personally love them and this winter I've had them a lot. Steamed, raw, in stews and roasted. Brussel Sprout is...
Bloated! Why?
I must admit I don't get bloated very often but when I do it's pretty annoying! I find bloating a common digestive problem and there are ways to avoid it but first we need to work out what is causing it... article by www.healthline.com What...
Depression Infographic
I'm presenting a talk about Mental wellbeing this morning and for those of you who can't make it I have a bit of info on Depression. Some people find visual information easier so here is a nice infographic from www.crosswings.com