When I became ill the doctor told me he could only give me a medical certificate for one week off from work. Seriously? You are...

Zinc is a metal that we require in our diet. Many chemical reactions in our bodies require zinc. It is required for normal growth and...

There is so much talk around inflammation these days....what IS inflammation? It comes from the Latin word inflammare which means 'to set...

Having afternoon tea and thinking about "A Mind Of Your Own" now that I have finished reading it...... Kelly Began says, "...honoring our...

It's starting to feel like Autumn which calls for heartier meals like roast pork or beef. This same idea can be used for lamb or...

USE SEASONAL GREENS Whatever is growing in your garden or available at your local farmer’s market. ADD SEASONAL VEGETABLES raw, shredded,...

An Overview of Preserving Methods: Pickles Pickled vegetables retain their texture, shape, & colour and are preserved in spiced vinegar....

Your thyroid gland controls many of your metabolic processes. When thyroid hormones become imbalanced, either too high - hyperthyroidism...

I will now be at Red Door Health Clinic in Bega on Mondays! To book an appointment you can: *Call the clinic on 6492 4543 *Book online...

Functional Nutrition is a wellness-centred approach to health that focuses on the underlying causes of illness to reverse symptoms. If...

I recommend this book.... "Our bodies are highly resilient and self-repairing, but medicines cannot enable us to escape the biological...

When changing to low-carb eating, or if you just want to get more vegetables in your diet, think of building a plate ( or bowl) in this...

I want to highlight the idea that the foods you eat can either HEAL you or POISON you. When I first became ill, when my "autoimmune...

Each Friday for the month of September I will post a new recipe for you to try that weekend. The focus will be on low carbohydrate,...

Trying to find ways to reduce the toxins in your environment or just looking to save some money? Here's a great idea - make your own...

The garden is starting to come alive again...artichokes, garlic, silver beet (Swiss chard), coriander (cilantro), parsley, kale, leeks,...

A peaceful picnic by myself...the kids are all back at school, it's just me and the dogs. Salad today with fermented cabbage and...

I have recently been using essential oils for myself and my little girls. It just seemed right to add them to our repertoire of natural...

New garden beds! Can't wait to start planting in them. The established beds just aren't enough to be completely self-sufficient. This...

I'm re-reading Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution book and I love these lines..... "No matter how mild or severe your diabetes, the key...