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...
Seasonal health
Summer fresh
It's getting warmer down here in Sydney town - I'm hardly ever wearing a cardi these days! - and it's creeping towards scorching up in Brisbane I'm told. With the temperature rising, people are starting to peel off the layers and show a bit more flesh. With extra skin...
Zinc may kick your cold
There are plenty of different things you can do to keep yourself healthy through the cooler months, but what happens if you do fall ill? Don't worry. Don't panic. There is a lot you can do to feel better and bounce back in no time. Today I'm going to tell you about...
Eating seasonally: Winter
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 still plenty of...
Warding off coughs and colds
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 the best...
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...
Managing festive season fallout
At this time of year most of us are being (happily) bombarded with an excess of food, drink and festivities. It's a time to enjoy and share in such abundance, but you can do so without feeling the need to hit 'reset' on your health in the new year. Here are some of my...
Eating for the season: Summer!
We all know I'm a fan of eating seasonally - particularly in summer, when there is such an abundance ready to hand. We often swap recipes in our clinic and this one is a particular summer favourite - shared by one of our lovely patients. FRUIT Pears Apples Cherries...
Eating for Spring
October already? Say what?! Well, I'm a bit late to the table, but we are well into spring. Spring! A glorious and abundant time of year! (can you tell I just came back from my honeymoon?..) This abundance is particularly relevant for people like me who love to eat...