Endometriosis is a disorder which can cause significant pain, and generally occurs in women during their reproductive years. This can happen when the tissue inside the uterus called the endometrium, grows outside of this area. The most common areas involved include the fallopian tubes, ovaries and the pelvis lining. This is a condition which can be difficult both mentally and … [Read more...]
Recipe: Cacao, Peanut and Banana Plant Milk Smoothie
Dr Joanna McMillan is the Nutritional Advisor for Freedom Foods, and today she shares her recipe for this Cacao, Peanut and Banana Plant Milk Smoothie. This smoothie is perfect for a post-workout plant-based protein shake, or a nutritious after school snack for the kids! It only takes 2 minutes to whip this one up...enjoy! Serves 1 Time: 2 mins Ingredients … [Read more...]
How to Treat Yourself to Benefit Your Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health and practicing wellness are one in the same. Everyone needs to do it, whether you have complications or challenges maintaining your mental health or not. Our lives are too full of stress to do otherwise, and many wellness lifestyle habits can do good for you, your community, and the planet. One of the most fun ways to improve your mental health … [Read more...]
How to Get the Perfect Summer Body
Headed somewhere fun and exotic with your friends this summer, but you’re nervous about getting back in a bikini after the holiday? Don’t worry, you still have time to make sure you’re looking your summer best before you catch that flight to Cancun. Spring is here but not for long—that means it’s time to start getting back in shape. If you’ve been a bit negligent over the … [Read more...]
Dancing With Your Heart
Comprehensive Health There is a lot more to health than simply diet and exercise. There is something which some may label a “spiritual” component as well. Did you know if you’ve got a charitable constitution, you’re likely to have a healthier constitution as well? It’s true: a giving heart is good for your health. Granted, to fully flourish, you want diet and exercise in … [Read more...]
30 Ways to Hurt Your Feet
Being clumsy is accidentally getting cleanser in one eye and shower gel in the other (this was actually me this morning). But, even those who are a little more agile would have experienced some of the following foot catastrophes! Here are 30 ways to hurt your feet, how many of these have happened to you? Stepping on Lego. Most parents can relate to the middle of … [Read more...]
User Review: PUKKA Herbal Teas
I am a self-confessed coffee addict, as far as I'm concerned there is nothing better than a strong hot coffee but I'm currently breastfeeding and have been trying to drop some kilos, well since before I fell pregnant with baby number 3 so I have discovered that there is a place in life for herbal teas also. Herbal teas come in many flavours and offer many health benefits; … [Read more...]
Tips to Beat Bed Wetting in School Aged Children
Until last year my son battled with bed wetting, at seven years old it felt as though there was no end in sight and no matter how many incentives I offered it was to no avail. We made an appointment with our local GP - a necessary first step to ensure there were no underlying health problems. In Adelaide there is a Enuresis Clinic run by The Women's and Children's Hospital … [Read more...]
George Foreman Mix & Go – Blend & Freeze
If you don't own a George Foreman Mix and Go then you are missing out on one of the most user friendly blenders around. But, for Christmas there is a special limited edition version which also includes a Blend & Freeze which makes it even cooler. Pun intended. So how does it all work? The blender is designed so you can have healthy, homemade drinks on the go and can … [Read more...]
NEW: Fibre One 90 Calorie Snacks
New from Fibre One are two low calorie snacks in Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Lemon Drizzle. In each box there are five snack sized squares, each containing just 90 calories. These are virtually guilt free and might just get you through that sweet afternoon craving. In addition, both flavours are high in fibre. And, both have a drizzle of their flavouring - chocolate or lemon … [Read more...]
Recipe: Creamy Kale Soup
Author Yoshiko Takeuchi brings together ancient Japanese wisdom with a passion for food to deliver a recipe book filled with delicious Japanese dishes, both based on traditional Japanese cuisine and ways to use the knowledge to add Japanese superfoods to your favourite dishes. CREAMY KALE SOUP Serves 4 The superfood kale meets Japanese superfood kuzu in this recipe. … [Read more...]
Recipe: Banana Nice-Cream
Australian Bananas are packed with natural carbohydrates, vitamin B6 and potassium. They are great for restoring tired muscles and boosting bored brains. Australian Bananas are nature's long-lasting energy snack, without the caffeine, fat, cholesterol and chemicals. Healthy recipes are easy with Australian Bananas as the basis, and we have a great series of them to share … [Read more...]