Throughout September and October, we are running a Spring Cleanse program at the clinic, to help our patients transition out of the ‘hibernation’ period of Winter and into the warm sunshine of Spring! During the colder months, many of us can relate to feelings of sluggishness… and may have health complaints related to this: extra weight, […]
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Health and the Festive Season – Tip #3
I think we can all agree that I won’t stop banging on about how everyone needs to drink more water. And if you’ve ever seen me in clinic, you’ll know this too; it gets written on just about everyone’s script. So… here I go again. Easy fix #3 –> Drink water Hydration plays a pivotal […]
BPA in canned and pre-packed food
I talk to people about food and health, most days. I discuss how one affects the other, and why it’s important to be aware of this link. However, what we also all need to be aware of are the chemicals and preservatives found in our foods – often without us knowing – that can result […]
Festive season tip #1 Drink water
The festive season is upon us! Hurrah! How are you feeling? In the celebratory swing? Staying healthy(ish) through it all? Hope so. Last week one of my neighbours commented on how hard he’s finding it to keep up with all the Christmas events: work functions, social catch-ups and family parties. He’s enjoying the fun of […]
Sugar addiction. Stop it.
Too many people eat too much sugar. It’s a real problem. While some is good, a lot is not. No way. Sugar over-consumption plays havoc with energy, metabolism, mood, hormones, digestion, and much more.. The problem is that we tend to get addicted – both to the physiological effect of sugar (as in the immediate effect […]
Lychee, I love you.
Here are five reasons I love lychees: 1. They’re, unequivocally, delicious. 2. They’re compact, come individually wrapped and travel reasonably well – perfect for a picnic. 3. Considering their teeniness, lychees have a considerable amount of vitamin C. 4. Nutritionally, lychees also contain a pretty decent amount of Potassium, an important electrolyte. So, post-exercise (particularly […]
One of my favourite things: Hibiscus tea!
Tea made from hibiscus flowers is in my top five favourite drinks. I’m sipping it right now. Yum, it’s so delicious. When the weather’s cool, I love a big cup of this tea with a slice or two of lemon. But when the weather’s warm – as it is now – I usually make a […]