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Quick Tip #156: Coffee ain't all bad!
We constantly hear of the dangers of caffeine and all the reasons we should stop drinking coffee, bu...
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Quick Tip #155: Summer skin care
With summer bearing down upon us here in Australia, it's time to up the skin care ante to protect ou...
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Quick Tip #154: Eating for optimal digestion
To get the most out of any meal there are a few simple tips you can follow which will enhance digest...
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Medicating our kids
It seems there's a fine line between ADHD and immaturity, as there is growing evidence of significan...
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Top 3 vegan treats
Vegan foods have come a long way in recent years and the internet has provided us with the opportuni...
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Quick Tip #135: Self kindness matters
Life can be hard
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HappinessTip #13: Colour your world!
Colour is all around us yet most of us fail to recognise the inherent healing and positive influence...
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Quick Tip #133: Feeding the soul
We are more than our physical bodies; and health and wellness are by nature holistic
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Our favourite winter breakfasts
**As winter well and truly sets in, it's important that we eat as befits the weather, and nourish ou...
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Homemade vapor rub
If you're looking for a chemical and petroleum free chest rub to relieve breathing and aid in sleep,...
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QuickTip #84: Feeling stressed?? You're not alone.
A survey from the Australian Psychological Society highlighted that in 2013, 73% of Australians repo...
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How to get some kale back into your diet
We love kale! It is a bitter green so some of you may have tried it once or twice, not enjoyed it an...
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Homemade orange & ylang ylang body wash
Making your own body wash is one way to avoid toxins present in commercial products, and to help red...
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Quick Tip #81: Why Yakult is a no no
Probiotic drinks can be a healthy addition to the diet and of great benefit to your digestive health...
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Quick Tip #80: What's in your deodorant??
Deodorants and antiperspirants typically contain a myriad of chemicals which can be harmful to your ...
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10 simple steps to a healthier you
Sometimes it is the most simple changes we make in life that can have the most profound impact
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Dark chocolate covered rice cakes
I got totally hooked on these tasty little treats while living in the UK some years ago, where they ...
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Homemade creamy mango popsicles
If you're looking for a healthy and refreshing cold treat for yourself or the kids - look no further...
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Happiness Tip #12: With a little help from my friends
Want to live a longer, healthier and happier life? There is overwhelming evidence that having a stro...
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Immune booster citrus smoothie
This tall glass of deliciousness was discovered entirely by accident when I was just trying to use u...
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Baked rhubarb porridge
Porridge does not get any better than this! It's sweet, wholesome, and combined with the fruit is a ...
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Help the poor help themselves - an innovative alternative to donating money
Australians are typically very generous when it comes to donating to charitable causes, despite the ...
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A simple morning tonic to kickstart the day
The old Kellog's Cornflakes slogan 'the simple things in life are often the best' was actually spot ...
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Quick Tip #75: Seaweed to combat chronic disease
A recent systematic review published in %%Nutrition Reviews%% has confirmed the potential benefits o...
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7 sensational smoothie recipes
Spring has well and truly sprung, and with the warmer weather my breakfast preference turns toward t...
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Quick Tip #74: How free are those free range hens??
With one of Australia's leading egg producers having just been fined $300,000 for false labelling of...
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Positive psychology: a new era of medicine
Pioneered by Dr Martin Seligman in the late 1990's, the advent of positive psychology heralded a new...
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DIY spring detox bath
It's time to shed our winter skin, and one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to do so is with...
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My foray into soap making
I adore real goat's milk soap, and its gentle cleansing and moisturising effect on my skin - but fin...
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Happiness Tip #11: The power of positive emotion
There is now a strong body of scientific research which supports the notion that positive emotions c...
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Bowen Therapy
I was having some neck and back problems earlier this year and was referred by a friend to a Bowen t...
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What are the best foods for vegetarians to get iron from?
There are thousands of vegans and vegetarians out there at risk of iron deficiency without red meat ...
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Homemade rehyrdrating electrolyte drink
Commercial electrolyte drinks are delicious because they are packed full of sugar and artificial col...
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An environmental mindfulness meditation experience
The benefits of meditation and mindfulness are well documented, as are the positive emotions associa...
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Happiness Tip #10: The importance of self-care
It's a crazy busy world, and by the end of the day most of us are too tired to do anything positive ...
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The new obesity drug - seriously??
I heard a snippet on radio news yesterday about a new drug that is 'effective' in maintaining weight...
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When NOT to do positive affirmations
This may ruffle some feathers, but there is a theory that when you're feeling down or in a negative ...
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Homemade lime coconut body scrub
Homemade body scrubs don't get much better or simpler than this
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To vaccinate or not to vaccinate??
Vaccination remains one of our most contentious and divisive issues
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Happiness Tip #9: Let loose your inner child
Have you ever watched children play with a cardboard box, or a dog, and being reminded of the simple...
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Raw cacao - the pros and cons
The beans (which are actually a seed) that are used to make chocolate come from the Theobroma cacoa ...
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Quick Tip #73: The power of the pepita
Don't be fooled by their size - the pint sized pepita, or pumpkin seed, is a powerhouse of essential...
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Happiness Tip #8: Random acts of kindness
Did you know that even the smallest act of kindness can generate positive emotions and happiness? Ha...
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Happiness Tip #7: Mindfulness
One cannot explore the nature and cultivation of happiness without encountering mindfulness, a term ...
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The best YouTube dance workout video?
My readers will know by now that I am a huge fan of dancing
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Baked eggs with leek, asparagus and parmesan
This divine and hearty meal is my favourite breakfast at the moment
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Happiness Tip #6: Your Happy List
It can be difficult to do things that make you happy if you don't know what they are
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Homemade Bounty Bar Bites
Every now and then I'm overcome with the urge to indulge in a Bounty chocolate bar (admittedly it al...
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Happiness Tip #5: Happy foods
A diet consisting largely of junk foods can cause one to be moody and irritable, and conversely, the...
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Chocolate chai tea recipe
There is nothing better than a hot and spicy chai tea on a cold morning to warm you from the inside ...
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DIY Cinnamon vanilla sugar body scrub
This delicious homemade body scrub is easy to make, cost effective, and will leave your skin soft an...
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My favourite green smoothie recipe
Do yourself and your health a favour and get on board the green smoothie bandwagon
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Happiness Tip #4: Move!
Leading a sedentary lifestyle is all too easy these days
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How to fight bad breath naturally
The embarrassment of bad breath can entice us to use sugar and chemical laden breath fresheners whic...
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Quick Tip #72: Why you need a tongue scraper
Tongue scrapers are metal horseshoe shaped tools traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine
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Quick Tip #71: Simple home remedy for PMS
Up to 75% of women suffer with PMS symptoms such as mood swings, headaches, bloating and cramping
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Happiness Tip #3: Caffeine control
The good news for coffee and chocolate lovers is that there are plenty of perks to consuming caffein...
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Porridge Three Ways
With winter upon us it is the perfect to time to experiment and nourish your body with a hearty bowl...
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Happiness Tip #2: Sunshine and vitamin D
This series is at aimed at giving you practical tools that you can utilise each day to create happin...
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Colors and Numbers by Louise Hay: a personalised guide to daily life
Imagine if there was a book which acted as a personal guide, telling you the best days to tackle and...
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Secret to losing belly fat
It's well known that a diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables has numerous health benefits, but the...
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Happiness Tip #1: Gratitude
This series is at aimed at giving you practical tools that you can utilise each day to create happin...
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Autogenic training - ten minutes to profound relaxation
Ironically, relaxation and stress management are areas we are often too busy to address
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DIY Winter day spa
It's easier to ignore or neglect our skin when it's covered up by layers of warm clothing, but even ...
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Quick Tip #68: The best way to start your day
Looking for a way to start your day on a positive, joyful and energetic note? You can wake your whol...
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Quick Tip #67: Deep conditioning for dry hair
A barrage of products, blow drying and the elements can leave our hair dry, brittle and damaged
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Simple breathing exercises that will change your life
The simple act of stopping in the middle of a busy work day to focus on your breathing for two to th...
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5 practical tips to reduce work related stress and tension
When your work has you desk-bound for hours upon end, it is easy to adapt unhealthy postures, and fo...
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Quick Tip #64: Ayurvedic home remedy for the treatment of burns
This natural home remedy has the power to create astounding effects on burns of varying degrees
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DIY detox bath
As summer fades and the nights get cooler, it is the perfect time for baths, and adding a few simple...
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Quick Tip #59: Morning herbal health tonic
If you're looking to start your day on a clean and healthy note, this simple morning tonic will serv...
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Quick Tip #58: Connection between nature and wellbeing
When we take time to connect with nature we always feel better
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Quick Tip #50: How to prevent diabetes
Type 2 diabetes could almost be considered an epidemic in Australia; the website offers some stagge...
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Listening to your body: The key to health and wellbeing part 1
There is a growing number of health professionals and everyday people who understand that illness is...
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Strawberry spice smoothie
Spice up your day with a delicious fresh smoothie - great for a light breakfast, snack, or afternoon...
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Mediterranean style roasted Roma tomatoes
Bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavours, these roasted Roma tomatoes make a beautiful side dish, ...
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Cheesy quinoa rissoles
These nutritious rissoles are ridiculously tasty, easy to make, and will be a huge hit with the whol...
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Wild rocket green salad with dukkah
Wild rocket is a powerhouse food packed full of essential vitamins and minerals
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It's All Good by Gwyneth Paltrow
Putting aside the fact that this book contains far too many photos of Gwyneth that have either a ten...
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Quick Tip #41: Ayurvedic home remedy for pmt and period pain
Whether you view your monthly cycle as a blessing or a curse, the pain and discomfort often experien...
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Five minute home energy cleanse: Purify your environment
Our home should be our sanctuary, the place we feel most relaxed and comfortable
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Natural beauty tips for oily skin
Oily skin can occur as a result of genetics, medications, the pill, poor diet, stress, or hormonal c...
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Healthy homemade cacao granola
I recently sampled a delicious cacao granola which a guest had brought to my place
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The skinny on skim milk: Why it's doing you more harm than good
For decades the so-called experts have been advocating the consumption of low-fat milk and milk prod...
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Quick Tip #38: The five minute morning miracle
What's the first thing you do when you get out of bed in the morning? Taking a mere five to ten minu...
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Mushrooms that zing
I love it when I get to the end of the week and have a surplus of one particular vegetable, as it fo...
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Ethical dairy in Australia
Recent media releases have brought to light the atrocities that Australian cows are subjected to on ...
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Paleo pancakes recipe
Necessity is the mother of invention, which explains the culinary innovations of paleo diet devotees...
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Quick Tip #27: Paleo diet guidelines
If you think you might be interested in trying the increasingly popular paleo diet, here's what you ...
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Quick Tip #25: Natural skin softeners
Smooth, soft skin is a desirable trait and women spends hundreds and thousands of dollar on skin sof...
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Quick Tip #24: Chocolate therapy gets tick of approval
Many of us have long considered chocolate our friend and therapist: the good news is, we were right ...
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Delicious quinoa and banana porridge
Quinoa porridge is not only delicious and highly nutritious - it is a wonderful alternative for thos...
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7 reasons to eat quinoa
Superfood or not, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has a number of indisputable nutritional and health b...
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Quick Tip #18: Five reasons to eat ginger
Considered a medicinal spice for millennia, ginger has unparalleled healing properties
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Bach flower remedies for self healing
Bach flower remedies use the essence of wild-grown flowers to heal the negative emotions associated ...
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Your February 2014 horoscope
Welcome to your February 2014 horoscopes
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Quick tip#10: natural dandruff relief
That pesky, flaky condition of the scalp can be relieved with natural remedies - there is no need to...
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Quick tip #9: natural weight loss aid
People are always looking for a quick and easy way to lose weight
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Quick tip #8: sleep easy success
Many of us have trouble winding down and falling asleep come bedtime
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Green tea face mask
This simple homemade facemask is incredibly cleansing and nourishing for the skin
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Quick tip #5: shaving secret for soft smooth legs
Shaving can be hell on your legs, particularly if you have dry or sensitive skin
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Quick tip #4: natural cellulite buster
Dread cellulite can appear on all body shapes and sizes, and though not a huge health hazard, it is ...
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Quick tip #3: secret to shiny hair
There is a simple, safe, inexpensive and proven remedy that balances your hair's pH, removes the bui...
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Quick tip #2: natural cold sore cure
Thanks to a tip from one of our valued readers Helen, Healthy Hints has discovered that one of the b...
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Quick tip #1: blackheads and baking soda
For a safe, natural and inexpensive treatment for blackheads, mix 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda with h...
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Selenium: making seafood safe to eat
There's some hype around selenium at the moment and as with any topical issue, the lines between fac...
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Banana oat breakfast smoothie
A nutrient dense start to the day that will keep you fuelled until lunchtime, this simple and delici...
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Antioxidant super smoothie
Delightfully refreshing, this smoothie is packed full of antioxidants which are vital to health and ...
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Tamari mix - homemade healthy protein snack
A tasty homemade snack, this protein mix is packed full of healthy fats, fibre, and essential vitami...
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Chia choc berry super smoothie
This vibrant smoothie packs a powerful nutrient punch, loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants,...
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Homemade deep sleep balm
This is a gorgeous concoction that's relatively simple to make, and is a fabulous gift for friends a...
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Strawberry cacao smoothie
Smoothies don't come much better than this one which can act as a sweet start to the day, a mid-morn...
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January 2014 horoscope
Welcome to your January 2014 horoscopes
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The Very Best Way to Exercise
Is exercise a struggle for you? Do you have trouble with motivation? Or finding the time? Or do you ...
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Your Christmas Horoscope
There is a lot of planetary action between now and Christmas, not least of which is the Summer S...
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The Power of Now
Learning to live in the now can ironically put to rest a painful past and help create a bright new f...
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How to Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude
Being grateful for what we have in life is a cornerstone of health and wellbeing
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Homemade Lavender Sleep Sachet
In addition to emitting a heavenly scent, lavender has long been used as a relaxant, anti-depressant...
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Kale Salad with Garlic & Parmesan Dressing
If you thought there was no way to enjoy eating raw kale, think again
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Vegetarian Caesar Salad with a Rocket Twist
Here's my vegetarian version of a classic Caesar salad, discovered quite by accident when I had an a...
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Homemade Vanilla & Honey Lip Balm
This is so easy and so delicious you'll never want to buy lip balm again
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What are Antioxidants and Why Do We Need Them??
Antioxidants are scavengers, but in the best possible way
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How Turmeric Could Save Your Life
Besides imbuing meals with a warm and vibrant orange colour, turmeric has a host of healing properti...
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How To Detox Without Detoxing
A healthy and effective detox doesn't come in a bottle or jar from the chemist, and it doesn't need ...
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Six Reasons to Eat Seaweed
Wakame, arame, nori, dulse, kelp and kombu are sea vegetables that grow wild and naturally, without ...
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Gluten Free Banana & Pear Muffins
Muffins are a fantastic food for snacks, parties, or breakfast on the run
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Homemade Nourishing Face Mask Recipe
Sometimes the most beneficial and economical products for our skin can be found in our fridge or pan...
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What is Ghee and is it Good for Me??
Ghee is a form of clarified butter that is widely used across the globe for reasons that include hea...
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How To Make Your Own Ghee
If you know the , you know it is even healthier if you make your own
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Batabatacha Tea and Vitamin B12
Batabatacha is a little known Japanese fermented tea that scientists have discovered contains biolog...
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Do You Have a Vitamin D Deficiency?? 1 in 3 Do
According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vitamin D deficiency is now a pandemic
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Tasty Tempeh & Vegetable Stir Fry
This healthy vegetarian stir fry is a quick and easy dinner option that is fresh, flavoursome and fu...
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Clean Green Cannellini Bean Soup
Soups are super easy to make if you're short on time, and they can pack a nutrient dense punch
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Do You Have Pre-Diabetes??
A staggering one in four Australians has diabetes or pre-diabetes, a condition characterised by impa...
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All About the Paleo Diet
The Paleolithic - or Paleo diet as it is commonly referred to, is a buzz word at the moment
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Blueberry Bliss Smoothie
This smoothie recipe is one of my favourites - it's simple, nutritious and a great way to start the ...
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Detoxifying Green Mung Bean Soup
Green mung beans have been used as a medicinal food across Asia for centuries
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Buckwheat Pancakes Recipe
I used to buy a buckwheat pancake mix from Coles until I stopped to read the label one day, only to ...
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Banana & Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
Smoothies are a fabulous, no mess, no fuss breakfast option in the warmer months of the year
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Coconut Cacao Balls Recipe
These delicious little balls of chocolatey goodness are not only gluten and dairy free, they're pack...
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What is Homeopathy??
Homeopathy is a medical philosophy and practice developed in the 18th century by German physician Sa...
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Simple Asian Noodle Broth
A simple and nutritious meal combining fresh Asian flavours and hearty noodles in a wholesome broth...
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Green Smoothie Recipe for Beginners
For those of you new to green smoothies, you'll find this version somewhat smoother and sweeter than...
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Pesticides & Fresh Produce - the Best and Worst
The health benefits of organic versus conventionally grown produce argument rages on, but despite th...
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Roasted Kale Chips Recipe
The are numerous and well documented but people often struggle with finding enjoyable ways to eat i...
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Green Super Smoothie
Green smoothies are all the rage right now and for good reason
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All Hail the Mighty Kale
Super foods and fad foods may come and go but the kale revolution looks set to stay
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Partner Foods Fav-va Nuts
If you're looking for a delicious healthy snack that is high in protein and low in sugar and saturat...
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Harmful chemicals in cosmetic and body care products
In a world where cosmetic and personal care products are somewhat loosely regulated, consumers have ...
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How to choose skin care products
The skin is the largest human organ and serves not only to protect our internal organs, regulate tem...
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PMT and Nutrition
Over the last century not only has there been a steady increase of PMT in Western societies, but man...
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Gluten Free Banana & Walnut Muffins
These muffins are a delicious healthy snack that can be made quickly and stored in the freezer, read...
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