I'm sick! How embarrassing.* Seriously. As someone who works in HEALTH, being sick seems ... inappropriate. Particularly after crowing about my vitality and wellbeing to my family and friends. Let that be a lesson on the vulgarity of boasting! It also doesn't help...
Tips & Tricks
Nourishing dry wintry skin
Even while I'm away, I've got a guest post or two up my sleeve. Click through to read my top tips for nourishing winter skin. We're in Berlin at the moment and even though this is summertime, it's currently cold enough to warrant the use of these measures!
Straighten up!
I keep seeing people, everywhere I go, who are slumped and crumpled. Bunched up, curled over and tightly wound. I want to grab them and say: "Hey! My friend! Straighten up! Stretch your spine out!" We're all so sedentary. We're all so disconnected from our bodies,...
Let’s talk about: kitchen remedies
Hey! Sydney! Yes, I'm canvassing you again. I'm doing another workshop you see. Next week! Once again, we'll be using the wonderful big hall in the Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre (same as we used for the gluten/grain-free workshop). However, rather than a weekend...
Festive season tip #3 Eat real food
This is a time of indulgence and enjoyment for many of us lucky folk. Delicious treats, celebratory drinks ... it's the time of year to revel in such things. Enjoy, I say. The season offers up so many delicious dishes for just that purpose! Only, be sure to eat as...
Festive season tip #2 Digest your food
Let's be real. For many of us, over the coming week or two there will be a larger than usual amount of rich food and celebratory drinks consumed. So be it. Enjoy! However, if you are planning to indulge in lashings of delicious excess, spare a thought for your...
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...
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...
Warm yourself up!
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 help keep me toasty...