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)...
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...
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....
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...
How Alison’s life turned around after an Ayurvedic detox and being introduced to a new routine
After 24 years living in Europe, I was preparing to return home to Melbourne Australia, when my dad passed away unexpectedly. When I got back I took over from my dad as mum’s full-time carer – she has Parkinson’s Disease. It was a difficult year, I was very stressed...
Did you know there is a layer of toxins that forms on your tongue every morning?
The best way to get rid of these poisons is tongue scraping, or cleaning – probably not something you’ve ever heard of unless you’ve done an Ayurvedic detox or spent some time in India. The tradition, which involves dragging a U-shaped tongue scraper across your...
Dal soup
Serves 4-6 people Ingredients: • 1 cup yellow split moong beans (Washed and Soaked minimum for 4 hours) • 6 cups water • 1 tsp turmeric powder • 1 tsp coriander powder • 1 tsp cumin powder • 2 small Zucchini • 1/2 tsp salt • 2 tsp ghee or coconut oil • 1 tsp cumin...
How to get your health out of the red zone
Do you have any niggling health issues, which don’t feel quite right? Maybe you’ve seen a doctor but they couldn’t find anything? They probably sent you off for a scan or a blood test, but nothing is showing up and no one can put their finger on what the problem is,...
Select Chicken & Tangy Pineapple Chicken & Tangy Pineapple
Ingredients: • 250 g of chicken or turkey breast, cut into think bite-sized pieces • ¼ cup fresh ripe pineapple cut into small cubes, and dusted lightly with dried ginger • ½ cup mixture: broccoli florets, snow peas and onion • 2 to 4 tablespoons of water • 1 teaspoon...