by kathleenmurphy | Jun 1, 2012 | Nutrition, Seasonal health, Tips & Tricks
Well, it’s winter. Date-wise and temperature-wise. Have you noticed the difference in what’s on offer at the markets? There is a different kind of abundance at this time of year; more nurturing foods make an appearance through the cooler months – but...
by kathleenmurphy | May 22, 2012 | Herbal medicine, Nutrition, Seasonal health, Tips & Tricks
This time of year is notorious for coughs, colds, sniffles, sinus and sore throats. We haven’t even hit winter yet and people are dropping like flies. While there are plenty of things to be done when you actually get sick, keeping yourself in tip-top shape is...
by kathleenmurphy | May 15, 2012 | Digestive health, Herbal medicine, Tips & Tricks
Brrrrrt! Getting chilly around these parts, isn’t it? What are you doing to keep yourself warm – apart from jumpers, slippers and heaters? Do you eat warmer foods at this time of year? I’m a cold frog, so I do. I also use extra serves of spices to...
by kathleenmurphy | Jul 28, 2011 | Tips & Tricks
This time of year can be summed up by the following (slightly ridiculous) equation…. Cold air + windy days + low humidity = flake factor. While the cosmetic aspect of dry skin can be annoying and embarrassing, it can also be painful. The proliferative effect of...
by kathleenmurphy | Jun 24, 2011 | Family Health
Ooooh it’s that time of year: lurgy time. Everyone seems to be sniffling and coughing and succumbing to all sorts of infections. Over the past few weeks we’ve had a huge influx of people coming through the clinic with these symptoms. We’re also...