We hear the saying “everything in moderation” quite often and of all things, it’s especially applicable when it comes to food. Not only is it important to maintain variety in our diets, it’s also crucial
Zucchini Fritters These little fritters are FABULOUS. They are ideal for dinner and make wonderful leftovers for lunch boxes, the extras however rarely last until lunch time the next day! Alternatively you could make the batter
I can’t tell you how often I’m asked, “Jen why are your kids never sick?” or “Jen, what would YOU do with my child?” Firstly I am not claiming to be, “Mother of the Year”
Think brushing your teeth is good for your oral health? Depends what you are brushing with! If you are like me, you have brushed your teeth at least once a day for as far back
A popular question that folks bring to Effectiveness Training is, “what on earth can I do when someone else’s behavior is getting under my skin?” They’ll usually follow their inquiry with a description of a
Why does birth seem so easy to our animal friends when it is so difficult for us? One obvious difference is the altered shape of the pelvis and birth outlet that is caused by our
In 2010 a total of 294,814, women gave birth in Australia.* It is often said that giving birth is the one event you will remember for the rest of your life. So how do you
Ever noticed how your mind has a tendency to just randomly wander from thought to thought, distraction to distraction. Think about it – it’s happening right now! Our natural state, is a wandering mind, especially
Waiting for high levels of scientific proof before taking action on electromagnetic fields can lead to very high health and economic costs, as was the case with asbestos, leaded petrol and tobacco1… Note: Article published
“Sleep is essential for the body to recover and regenerate.” —Dr. Fabrizio Mancini Just as activity is healing, so is sleep. During sleep, your body repairs damage caused by stress or environmental toxins, and sorts
My five year old daughter came home with her face made up by her ten year old (going on twenty-five) cousin. Nothing was spared: foundation, blush, eye liner, eye shadow, lipstick as well as bright
Have you heard of ‘Oil Pulling’? Jaws often drop when I tell people I do this every single morning! This is an ancient Ayurvedic practice to detoxify the body. This involves taking 1-2 tablespoons of
A little boy’s father was confined to his bed with influenza and his wife had been very busy sterilizing all his dishes. “Why do you do that, Mummy?” “Because dear, Daddy has germs and the
In a 2011 study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that probiotics seemed to blunt physiological stress responses of mice, and also lowered their levels of stress hormone, compared with
The arrival of a new baby is mostly a happy event, but at times it can be stressful whilst trying to master breastfeeding, adjust to a new member of the household, care for other children,
