Health

Root Crops

All hail root crops

Root vegetables absorb water and nutrients over slower growing periods, making them nutritional powerhouses in winter. Here are a few of our all-time favourites.

Exercise

Let’s get physical: Exercise A-Z

Physical exercise can either energise or exhaust you. Heal or harm you. Awareness and expert advice enables you to increase strength, suppleness, stability and stamina without risking repercussions. Let’s find out more about getting physical.

Olive tree

The olive tree: Nature’s ancient source of wellness

The olive tree has been used medicinally and as a prominent food source over many continents for centuries. It has even been reported that Neolithic peoples from the Mediterranean region cultivated the olive tree as far back as 8000BCE, so it’s no surprise that the Mediterranean diet has recently been named the healthiest diet.

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The bad news blues: Navigating climate anxiety

As doubt about climate change has diminished, it has been replaced by panic, anxiety, resignation, fatigue, guilt, outrage and disconnect. This phenomenon has been dubbed “eco-anxiety”, an unease that is particularly prominent among the younger generations and parents of young children. So, how do you and your children cope?

Balancing Green Smoothie

Balancing Green Smoothie

A cooling bombshell and not your average green smoothie. This is a wonderful cleansing tonic for the body, especially with the addition of my Love Your
Gut powder made from ground fossil shells, which will sweep gently
through your tummy and remove impurities.

Schuessler Tissue Salts

Schuessler Tissue Salts

Mag Phos is traditionally used in tissue salt therapy for the temporary relief of muscle cramps, spasms and twitches. These easily absorbed microdose minerals are suitable for the whole family. Available in chewable tablets, as well as in a lactose-free spray and a cream in health food stores and pharmacies. Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist talk to your health professional.

Avocado Pesto Buckwheat Pasta

Avocado Pesto Buckwheat Pasta

Buckwheat is actually a fibre-rich seed, which is used just like a grain. It is gluten-free and not related to wheat. Try making this yummy Avocado pesto and buckwheat pasta at home!