RECIPE: Strawberry Roll-Ups

28 Apr, 2016
Recipes
These are great for kid’s lunch boxes and are so much healthier than your store bought varieties as they are refined sugar free! Ingredients: 1 punnet washed strawberries A splash of lemon juice (helps retain the bright colour) 1 tblspoon…

RECIPE: Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

21 Apr, 2016
Blog
This is a great meat-free, cost effective, easy to prepare vegetarian meal. Why is it healthy? Lentils are a great source of fibre, vitamins, minerals and a vegetarian source of protein. Combined with the assortment of vegetables, spices and stock,  …

10 Unhealthy Things You Think Are Healthy But Aren’t

20 Apr, 2016
Blog
Awareness is increasing that many household goods, from your personal care products and food packaging to your couch cushions, could harbor dangerous chemicals. Less well known is the fact that even seemingly healthy products may turn out to be bad…

One Week Meal Plan

4 Jan, 2016
Recipes
Eating well often calls for organization, especially during the week when we’re time strapped and need something on the dinner table quickly. Here are some great recipes and a weekly meal plan to take the stress out of wondering what…

Wholesome Christmas Menu

1 Dec, 2015
Recipes
It’s that time of year — Christmas menus are planned, mouths watering in anticipation. But your tables don’t need to be full of high-fat, high-sugar, nutrient-deficient foods. Here is a menu sample of healthy Christmas meal ideas for your table…
Parents’ Health: How to stay on track

Thriving Little Babies: A Parent’s Guide

1 Aug, 2015
Acupuncture,Naturopathy
It can be an overwhelming time – bringing a new baby home. Here is a gentle, easy guide for parents to overcome common problems during breastfeeding (like low milk production), the healthiest formulas on the market (if breastfeeding is not…
Good Sleep = Good Heart? How sleep can save your life

Why Am I So Tired? Top 12 Causes of Fatigue

18 Jun, 2015
Blog
Getting plenty of sleep but still exhausted? Before you blame your busy lifestyle, learn more about what might be at the root of your unexplained fatigue. Tiredness is often caused by an obvious or relatively minor problem, which is easy…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – A Natural Approach

9 Jun, 2015
Blog
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex disorder with no ‘magic bullet’ treatment solution, but the role natural therapies has in CFS recovery is huge. The exact cause of CFS is unknown, although scientists suspect viruses such as Epstein Barr or…

Herbs For Sleep

31 May, 2015
Herbal Medicine,Naturopathy
There are many reason why people cannot sleep. Sleep disturbances could be caused by stress, adrenal fatigue, digestive upsets, nutritional deficiencies (such as magnesium) and hormonal imbalances – just to name a few. The truth is, insomnia can actually be…