The truth about fats
15th March 2013
It is easy to get confused about fats. There are good fats and bad fats and fat free products and low fat diets. People tend to be cautious about fats.…
Nutrition
Vitamin D reduces breast cancer risk
23rd February 2013
Vitamin D really is the wonder nutrient at the moment. A quick search of PubMed shows there to be almost 60 000 studies on vitamin D alone, and over 7000…
Creamy Green Tropical Smoothie
7th February 2013
While doing groceries on the weekend I saw some mangoes in the fruit market that really caught my eye - they were so lovely and red, and I thought I…
Your Health and the Seasons
24th January 2013
Welcome Summer! This is a time most people love because it’s associated with time that they get to spend with their loved ones, beach trips, get-togethers, barbeques and more. The…
Naturopathic support in pregnancy
14th November 2012
Pregnancy is such an exciting time! Every Mum wants to do the best they possibly can for their baby, but it can get a little overwhelming with all the information…
Calcium during pregnancy and it’s relationship to magnesium
9th November 2012
Calcium and Magnesium Minerals rarely work in the body in isolation. They are all in a convoluted relationship with one another, where if one mineral is low in the body it can…
Leg cramps in pregnancy
9th November 2012
Relief for Pregnancy-induced leg cramps Leg cramps are a common complaint for pregnant women, however there is no current standard treatment. Naturopaths and nutritionists often recommend a magnesium supplement for…
Hearty Facts
16th October 2012
If you are healthy, your heart and blood vessels work together in a balanced manner to deliver blood to every tissue and organ in your body – keeping you alive…
Children’s Health – Immunity
13th September 2012
One simple fact is for certain; kids do have special health requirements. Children are not simply smaller versions of adults. Have you noticed that kids suffer different health problems to…
Everything you ever wanted to know about fruit
18th August 2012
Nutritious, delicious, thirst quenching, sweet and satisfying. Fruit, in moderate amounts, is good for you. But what fruit is best for you? In this article I detail the nutrient content…
Magnesium Balls
25th July 2012
Looking for a way to increase your magnesium levels? This recipe is my answer - they are designed to be a rich source of magnesium, as well as the co-factors…
Roast Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad
10th July 2012
Serves 6 Ingredients 1/2 medium pumpkin 1/4 cup quinoa, washed 1 handful of pepitas 2 handfuls of sunflower seeds 1-2 tbsp sesame seeds 5 kalamata olives, chopped 1/2 large radish…
