Hearty Buckwheat & Kale Soup
Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1/2 onion, finely diced • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped • 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme • 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried • 1 carrot, finely diced • 1 stalk celery, finely diced • 1/2 cup raw hulled buckwheat (groats)...
Tried and tested natural cures for headaches
When you have a serious headache it can feel like the world is caving in – that severe pain that makes you want to vomit; maybe extreme sensitivity to light; a throbbing and pulsing at the nape of your neck; or pressure that feels like it’s going to explode...
How detoxes are different from fad diets, which don’t work
With a constantly revolving list of fad diets capturing the attention of those hoping to win their battle with the bulge, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype – because that’s all many of these diets are, a lot of hype. You’ve probably heard of eating raw, juice...
The secret to sailing through menopause without suffering
Over 80 percent of menopausal women suffer from hot flashes, which can increase risk of heart disease; others battle raging hormones, loss of hair, restless nights and insomnia. The thing is it doesn’t need to be like that, if your health is managed properly, you will...
Quinoa Pancakes
Ingredients: • 2 cups of quinoa grains soaked overnight in water or almond milk • Pinch of salt • 1 tsp ghee or coconut oil Method: 1. Mix salt and soaked quinoa in food blender until smooth. 2. Add a little bit ghee or coconut oil to a hot frying pan. 3. Add a spoon...
One woman’s life-long battle with psoriasis and eczema
I’ve had skin conditions for as long as I can remember. Right now, it’s on my face – around my eyes and my mouth – and it’s really red, sore and burning. It’s also on my hands, they are dry, red, swollen and cracked. A lot of the time I have to wear gloves, so I don’t...
Are you prone to skin issues, do you know what causes them?
If you suffer from inflammation and irritation, psoriasis, eczema, itchiness, acne or rashes from time to time, it’s important to look beyond the skin’s surface at what the cause is. In Ayurveda a skin condition is a reflection of what is happening inside our bodies....
Roast Vegetables
Ingredients: • 1 Beetroot, peeled and chopped into 1.5 centimeter pieces • 1 cup of pumpkin, peeled and chopped into 2 centimeter pieces • 1 cup of sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 2 centimeter pieces • 2 tablespoons oil • Fresh rosemary or thyme or sage Method:...
Select Did you know your thyroid is responsible for providing energy to nearly every organ in your body?
You may have a thyroid problem or know someone who does. Or you may just not be feeling yourself and you can’t put your finger on it. Many clients I see today have an undiagnosed thyroid issue, or their immune system is suppressed and they are on the verge of being...
Going to the toilet: A complete guide to what’s healthy – and what’s not
A lot of people go to the toilet once a week and think that’s perfectly normal. You want to be moving your bowels at least once, or even twice a day. The perception of what you think is normal may not actually be healthy. When looking at healthy bowel motions, it’s...