Wellness Blog

Sharing the latest evidence-based information for life-long wellness

Is the food you eat a friend or foe?

The human body is a miraculous, wonderful thing, and I always encourage clients to eat foods that nourish & nurture your body & mind.

Don’t get sick this winter!

The days are noticeably cooler and shorter and as we begin to pull out the winter woollies many of us brace ourselves for not only the cold change but the ...

Herb of the month: Echinacea

Echinacea is a powerful immune stimulating herb, especially during the cooler months when there is a prevalence of respiratory infections and bouts of general illness.

Mindfulness at Easter

Easter, like most holidays, is a time when we like to give ourselves a little break from our routines, we are surrounded by our friends and family and we allow ...

Wellness Vision - herb of the Month - Withania

Also known as; Withania somnifera, Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry, Ashwagandha Withania (or Ashwagandha) is one of our favourite herbs for tonifying the adrenal system, calming your nervous system and reducing ...

Detoxing your environment

We are fortunate to live in a time when prioritising health and wellbeing is encouraged. It is not unusual to implement a periodical detoxifying program to eliminate excess toxin build-up ...

Low Carb, High Fat Cacao Slice

This slice is delicious as a decadent snack or morish treat. It is low in sugars and SIBO/FODMAP friendly, however, it is high in calories, so a small piece is ...

What Colour Is Your Urine?

Have you ever paid attention to your urine colour? Urine colour can give you vital clues to your level of hydration. If you don’t do anything else except increase your ...

Macadamia Pesto

(with SIBO /Dairy free & FODMAP free variations) This is one of my favourite recipes for a fast snack, as it really only takes a few minutes in the blender ...

Five Common Medications Linked with Leaky Gut

Did you know that common medications are one of the biggest causes of Leaky Gut? Leaky gut is also called “intestinal permeability”. It is where the tight junctions between the cells ...

Tips for Better Sleep

This video is a concise overview of: Which hormones are negatively impacted by poor sleep. How much sleep do you really need? As well as tips to get better sleep ...

Mindful Eating

The Health Benefits of Mindful Eating If you want to get all of the nutrient potential from the foods that you eat, good digestion is essential. However, in our fast-paced ...

Are you stressing yourself fat?

Yes, it is true, stress can affect your waistline! Stress is an inescapable part of modern life, both the good and the bad. However, it is important to regulate your ...

Sugar may be making women dumber

Have you ever been chatting to someone, when the words you were about to say jump right out of your head? Has it been happening to you more often? It ...

Perfection not Required!

When it comes to health and wellness there is an overload of information, however, perfection isn’t the answer. In fact, if you were to follow all of the advice, or ...

The Story of Fibre

Our fast paced lifestyle leaves us little time to devote to food preparation and planning. So it is easy to see why the sales of convenience foods, such as frozen ...