Transition is a period of changing from one state or condition to another In our lives, we go through many different transitions, some we have no control over, and some we choose. The ones beyond our control can often be difficult, painful, and uncomfortable. Puberty is one such transition. It relates to my own family at this time. As mother of two pre-teen girls and about to enter the peri menopause zone myself (another major life transition). I am all too aware of the challenges that lie ahead for our family. Teen acne and teenage mood swings to name just a … [Read more...] about Puberty Stages and Easing the Transition
Natural Sports Performance Enhancement
What’s YOUR thing? City to Surf, a fun run, a triathlon or marathon, Oxfam Trail Blazer, ocean swims, trekking, coastal walking or bushwalking in the Blue Mountains, football, tennis, netball or basketball, or working out at the gym. There’s no need to be a drug cheat or take a banned substance because it’s easy to enhance your performance and recovery naturally. Regardless of your choice of physical activity the right sports nutrition and key natural performance enhancing supplements can support your training, performance, and recovery. Enhancing your … [Read more...] about Natural Sports Performance Enhancement
My adventures with intermittent fasting diet
Intermittent Fasting - Starving in the midst of Plenty I’ve never been one to follow the diet fads. I love my food too much and really can’t stand feeling hungry. Until recently reaching a stage in my life known as Perimenopause, I’ve been pretty lucky genetically and haven’t had to work too hard at keeping within a healthy body weight. I’ve always been of the mindset that eating healthy food and getting enough exercise are all you need to do. It’s all I’ve ever needed to do, anyway, but now there are questions over insulin resistance in menopause. While I’ve … [Read more...] about My adventures with intermittent fasting diet
Eczema homeopathy and dairy Intolerance
Toby's story A story of homeopathy for eczema in babies What does a homeopath do when she can't fix her own child's eczema? Toby is my third child. When I brought him home from the hospital, I wanted to turn around and go straight back. The food may well be horrendous, but at least someone else makes it for you. There are a lot of jokes going around that once you have three children, you may as well go and have another one because it makes very little difference in the scheme of things. I began to understand exactly what was behind all of those jokes as I did my … [Read more...] about Eczema homeopathy and dairy Intolerance
Getting enough Protein in a Vegetarian Diet
Before you assume I’m some kind of accomplished vegetarian, I’m not. (Because here I am writing about getting enough protein in a vegetarian diet). Actually, I failed miserably at being vegetarian; not because I didn’t try, but because my body just didn’t suit that kind of diet. I didn’t want to admit the shameful truth to myself, even after doing my best to ignore the sinfully amazing smells emanating from every chicken shop I walked past, that made my mouth water in desperate craving. Even when I put on twelve kilos, my hair started falling out and my nails … [Read more...] about Getting enough Protein in a Vegetarian Diet
Lectins: The surprise hidden danger in your healthy diet?
Arthritis, heart disease, weight gain and leaky gut It’s not all in your head… It’s all in your gut!! Beans, legumes and cashews are good for us, right? They contain protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. But they also contain large amounts of ‘anti-nutrients’ called lectins. Lectins are the protective part of these plant-based foods and they are highly toxic to insects and animals. They are designed to paralyse insects that are trying to eat them so that they can grow and thrive. So why are Lectins considered one of the biggest hidden dangers in your 'healthy' … [Read more...] about Lectins: The surprise hidden danger in your healthy diet?
GARLIC GOLD FOR HEALTH
Chop, chew or crush your garlic for maximum immune support If you are into FOOD AS MEDICINE then garlic is GOLD for health benefits. Garlic has been used both as a food and a medicine since the ancient Greeks. We know, because they wrote about garlic’s benefits even then. The Egyptians kept their workers on the job by using garlic to increase resistance to infection and also used it topically to prevent wound infection. These antibacterial (antimicrobial) properties were later proved scientifically by Louis Pasteur. Traditional use records garlic as useful in … [Read more...] about GARLIC GOLD FOR HEALTH
How to make the most powerful natural antibiotic! [Louise’s Elixir Recipe]
Make the most powerful natural antibiotic elixir at home! Fight infections and kill parasites. Kick coughs and colds, the flu virus, throat and other infections like sinusitis, stomach bugs and candida without prescription antibiotics! Louise’s Elixir Recipe This antibiotic elixir strengthens your immune system and has potent antiviral, antibiotic and antifungal properties. It purifies the blood, boosts blood circulation and supports lymph nodes and lymph flow through the body. Its effectiveness is due to the combination of high quality, natural, fresh, … [Read more...] about How to make the most powerful natural antibiotic! [Louise’s Elixir Recipe]
The Different Names for Sugar
The Different Names for Sugar 1. Barley malt 2. Barbados sugar 3. Beet sugar 4. Brown sugar 5. Buttered syrup 6. Cane juice 7. Cane sugar 8. Caramel 9. Corn syrup 10. Corn syrup solids 11. Confectioner’s sugar 12. Carob syrup 13. Castor sugar 14. Date sugar 15. Dehydrated cane juice 16. Demerara sugar 17. Dextran 18. Dextrose 19. Diastatic malt 20. Diatase 21. Ethyl maltol 22. Free Flowing Brown Sugars 23. Fructose 24. Fruit juice 25. Fruit juice concentrate 26. Galactose 27. … [Read more...] about The Different Names for Sugar
If I Don’t Eat Wheat, What Can I Eat??
The thought of excluding wheat-containing foods for most people seems impossible, but many people are now choosing a wheat-free diet. Scientific research is now giving us many good reasons to avoid wheat-containing products as they are increasing the potential for a surprising number of health problems. Obesity, Heart Disease, Coeliac’s Disease, Systemic Inflammation of the Immune System, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are all aggravated by wheat. Wheat increases blood sugar, aggravates and inflames our intestines and … [Read more...] about If I Don’t Eat Wheat, What Can I Eat??