I was at a function the other night and I got into conversation with a girlfriend who was complaining that she couldn’t drink alcohol. She was then quick to tell me that she wasn’t drinking because she was on a particular drug. Curious, I asked her what was happening? She sighed, poured herself another lemonade,…
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Tackling CANDIDA
HOW CAN I CONTROL CANDIDA AND RE-BALANCE MY BODY? There is no denying Candida is very difficult to control and it requires great commitment and patience. Candida thrives on sugar and refined carbohydrates, however if you stay light-hearted and focused, with time you can conquer this imbalance. Heck you might even shed a few kilos…
“Poo Tips” For Adults & Children
Have you ever wondered how often you should poo, or if your poo was healthy? Okay, after we get passed the awkwardness of this topic most of us would admit we are a little intrigued… How often we use our bowels and what our poo looks like tells us a lot about our general health…
Who Are We Kidding? It’s What We Do Predominantly That Counts.
“It’s what you do 90% of the time that has the greatest impact on your health.” Have you ever read or heard this quote? … It makes you think about your lifestyle habits doesn’t it? For example: “What do you tend it stick in your gob throughout the day?” Think about it. When you want a…
Is my baby waking for a reason – could they have a cow’s milk intolerance —
There are some babies that from day one sleep through the night without so much ‘as a peep’, however most babies do not. If your baby or infant wakes each night, please know that — irrespective of what some parents may say about their ‘well-trained, angelic baby” — ……you are not alone. Some doctors and…
Remarkable Results from Midwives in Private Practice
Most of you know that I am a firm believer in having a private midwife during your pregnancy and birth. There is also nothing better than having your private midwife guide you through that crazy post birth period… Please have a read of the remarkable statistics including the higher rate of vaginal births and reduced…
Valentines Day With A Spin
For us Valentines Day is about intense gratitude. Nine years ago on Valentine’s Day, we birthed our son Abe. He was born ‘still’ due to a condition known as Isomerism during the sixth month of our pregnancy and since then clearly Valentine’s Day hasn’t had quite the same level of frivolity as it used to……
3 Important Questions To Ponder
What if I asked you, “What makes you feel loved?” — and I’m not JUST talking about bedroom shenanigans. There may be times that we feel that our partner is not a mental giant when it comes to romancing us or we may feel that we have worn away our friendship with our partner, our…
How To Protect Your Child’s Physical, Mental & Emotional Health
So many mothers express frustration over children… Who aren’t exercising enough Wont read books May be over weight but undernourished because they self-limit their diet Are stressed or unhappy The good news is there is so much that we can do to protect our child’s health and nurture their minds and bodies. “I can’t do everything,…
5 Fabulous Fermented Drink Recipes
Now I want to share with you some recipes for fermented drinks… For those of you who have no idea why we’re excited about fermented foods and drinks please see my previous post Why the Heck Would I Ferment Foods? and consider this inexpensive way to boost your intake of highly beneficial probiotics. …But before…