With winter well and truly upon us, finding inspiration to source and provide simple, wholesome food the whole family will love can feel especially challenging. Here are a few recipes to throw into your repertoire
Wouldn’t it be great if during ‘election fever’ we were able to really gauge the VALUES of our future leaders? Wouldn’t it feel prodigious to know just how congruent the “personal lives” and the “public
We talked previously about allowing winter to be a time of rest and rejuvenation and how important this is for all family members. It is equally important however, to keep in mind that even though we feel less
As winter starts I like to remind myself how many animals use this time to hibernate. “Nice concept”, a little voice from within said as I reflected on how and why these creatures withdraw. If
CHICKEN CONGEE This congee or rice porridge is incredibly easy to digest and very soothing to the digestive system Ingredients: 1 cup white rice 3 cups water 3 cups chicken stock 4 – 6 dried
It was National Chiropractic Care Week here recently in Australia and chiropractors across the Nation were discussing how poor posture has a direct effect on our health and well being. Research shows that up to
In the previous blog we discussed how it could be timely for Australia to consider a new birthing model. One that puts “women’s needs” above the hip pocket of the professional groups that encourage modern
It was Food Allergy Awareness Week recently here in Australia and this urged me to remind parents and parents-to-be of a few important pointers. 1) For those couples not yet pregnant, it is wise to
Simon and I spoke to a great number of midwives (private and hospital midwives), local politicians and the lay public on the weekend at the “National Homebirth Conference” and it was so refreshing to join
In the past few weeks I have shared some powerful examples of research supporting the efficacy and safety of chiropractic care in relation to low back pain (see Chiropractic Strengthening Spinal Health, April 30). I
“How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward.” Spanish Proverb Some pregnant women need to “bossed” into prioritising rest and sleep. So I am going to boss all the pregnant women (and
While most us feel extremely blessed when pregnant, such a gift does come hand in hand with its challenges. Even those of us with moderately good self esteem can begin to worry unnecessarily, mostly due
I love how life is a great ‘leveler’ of human emotions. Some authors say that for every moment of pain we experience in life, we will experience an equal pleasurable event. For every moment of
In the previous blog we discussed the importance of gaining health literacy. We explored how improving our awareness about a variety of health topics allows us to navigate our health outcomes. There are many chiropractors
I have been asked many times what I am most passionate about and in previous blogs I have discussed how I believe all children deserve to be as healthy as their genetic capacity allows. A
