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Autumn is an especially important time for us to nurture and support our bodies from the transition of seasons from Summer to Winter. The right food choices can help us to do that.

It’s hard to stay on track towards the things that you really want. And I don’t mean stuff that you kind of want, I mean the things that really matter. Life goals, aspirations and dreams.

Did you know that more and more people are becoming incontinent yearly and there are ways it can be avoided?

This is the time of year I start making more soups and there’s nothing better for you nor easier to prepare and cook than my Broccoli, Asparagus and Zucchini soup.

This is my first blog for Wellbeing and I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and passion for fitness, and motivating you to take the challenge of becoming the best “you” that you can be!

I am a qualified personal trainer and am currently undertaking a degree in exercise and sports science, as well as an advanced diploma in nutritional medicine. I love everything related to health and fitness and strongly believe that a balanced, multifaceted approach that includes regular exercise, healthful nutrition, adequate rest and mental and emotional wellbeing is essential in achieving true “health”.

Instead of your usual “fried rice” recipe, here’s one I make using quinoa. A lighter, fluffier more nutritious grain that works fantastically as a substitute for rice. I have added some chicken breast, fresh prawns and seasonal veggies to this as well as some chilli and pan-fried egg. This is packed with protein and a great healthy […]

Just as I always encourage putting love and good energy into your food as you prepare it, your water too will respond to a little loving.

For those of you that have allergies, I’m sure you know that there’s nothing’s more annoying than sneezing 15 times in a row (my personal record), having tissues stuffed up your sleeve to constantly wipe your nose with, feeling congested all the way from your toes to the top of your head and having to breath in a very laboured way through your mouth.

Did you know that what you do during the day will affect your sleep pattern? In turn your lack of sleep will affect your day and for most people with sleep problems this forms a vicious cycle.

Two of the critical elements on the path of alternative cancer treatment are Patience and Trust. Trusting in the process.

Did you know that studies show that a multivitamin each day improves cognitive function of children and is just as important as them eating breakfast every day?

The Dark Mistress took a short holiday from Blogging and spent her time … well … reading other Blogs. Once you get over all the crap gobbledygook product blogs served on pages one and two of Google’s Blog Search there are some great souls out there in the Blogosphere. Life Blogs are like movies without […]