I've talked before about the health benefits of nuts. They are the best - the best! - for snacks or an additional ingredient in salads and baking. Did you know you can maximise their benefit by soaking nuts before eating? Doing so will break down enzyme inhibitors...
Using herbs in the lead-up to birth
At the clinic we see a lot of women during their pregnancy and it's an absolute privilege to work with them through this time. Apart from general healthy living advice, we use acupuncture, nutrition and herbal medicine to keep both mum and baby at their healthiest....
Eating seasonally: Autumn
It's starting to cool down! Lovely layering is back in town! That's right my friends: it is Autumn. What does that mean for our plates? Well, plenty of delicious leaves and colourful fruits - not so much as you find in abundant summer, but still enough to satisfy a...
Healthy weight. Healthy pregnancy. Healthy small person.
If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or even thinking about trying to get pregnant, it's likely you're familiar with the large amount of recommendations made through public health organisations, practitioners, books, blogs, friends, family etc... What to eat,...
Tinned fish – what’s the scoop?
Many people are keen to increase the 'good' fats in their diet and up their fish consumption as a result. I would like to say two things about this: There are many sources of excellent dietary fats that are non-fishy. Seriously. Although, yes, fish is also a good...
No egg for you!
Hey you little chocaholics, when I say "no egg for you!" I'm not talking about Easter eggs, ok? I'm talking about hen eggs. Some people just can't eat them - get sick when they do and avoid as a result. When baking or adapting recipes that require eggs, I've been...
Looking pretty. Pretty healthy, that is.
Many of us wear cosmetics and almost all of us use them in some shape or form (think: body wash, deodorant, moisturiser, etc) but what is actually in these products we slap onto our faces and bodies? As it happens, a chemical cocktail that, over time, will not do good...
Recipe: Date Delights
Here is an excellent make-at-home treat that is a cinch to whip up and handy to have in the fridge for afternoon tea. It's fairly high in sugar - thanks to the dates, honey and fruit - which is why you make little balls and eat just one or two at a time! The dried...
Rest: an important concept for health
If you're feeling run down, your throat's hurting, head feeling fuzzy, mood a bit flat... this would be a good time to rest. For these are all signs that your health isn't at its best and could do with some nurturing. Rest is a crucial factor in staying healthy - it...
Tickety Boo
Sarah - one of our wonderful acupuncturists - recently added a section to the clinic's website, all about what makes us tick. A great idea, giving our lovely patients an insight into who we are and what we get up to outside HealthWise. In case you don't much about me...