With childhood autism, ADHD, depression and anxiety on the rise, recent statistics reveal an alarming increase in the use of prescription medications for children, particularly behaviour-modifying drugs which include potent anti-depressants and anti-psychotics (despite growing evidence of misdiagnoses in many cases). While these drugs can often be useful, occasionally necessary, and even life-saving in the short
If only being well was as simple as flicking a switch. Wellness is actually an ongoing and dynamic process but there is a simple wellness principle that must be understood and mastered in order to choose and manifest wellness in daily life. To learn more you can read my full article ‘Manifesting Wellness’ (published in
I recently had an article published in Australia’s largest and most popular holistic magazines – Living Now. The article explores the role that homeopathic medicine plays, and can play, in the pursuit of wellness, and how the two are a match made in heaven. That is, of course, if Australia is able to catch up
Heralded as a medicinal food across Asia for millenia, the humble green mung bean is believed to pack a powerful punch in detoxification of the body. Reputed to help lower blood pressure, boost immunity and lower the risk of numerous chronic diseases, these little legumes are high in dietary fibre, protein and a bevy of
Get ready for a taste sensation! Inspired by traditional Moroccan flavours and my new obsession with baked eggs, this dish is an absolute winner. Ingredients Half a red capsicum Half a green capsicum Half a red onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 fresh chilli 12 cherry tomatoes 1 tin chopped tomatoes (or substitute with 2
Chia pots make for a healthy breakfast, snack or dessert; they’re easy to make, versatile flavour-wise, and are a fabulous addition to your diet. Read the low down on chia seeds here. Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Makes: 1 serving Ingredients 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice) 1/4
The trouble for me, with store bought granola, is that it’s nigh impossible to find one that is low is sugar and tastes great; and one that can provide a good morning protein boost. The nuts and seeds that are so important to a vegetarian are few and far between in commercial brands. The solution?
These melt-in-your-mouth vegan cookies are incredibly simple to make, totally more-ish, and tend to be gone before they’ve even fully cooled! Easy to make and even easier to eat! Ingredients 1 cup almond meal 1/3 cup nut butter (any, but cashew is a favourite) 1/8 teaspoon baking powder (gluten free if applicable) 1/2 teaspoon
Got a thing for Bounty bars but trying to eat more healthy? You’re not alone! Now you can have your Bounty bar and eat it too with these simple, five ingredient treats for the health conscious (which also go down a treat with kids and at parties). Ingredients 2½ cups shredded or desiccated coconut ½
Chia seeds are in the health-hype spotlight at the moment, but is all the attention warranted? In this case, we believe the hypesters have it right (and yes, hypesters is a word I made up). Derived from a flowering plant belonging to the mint family (Salvia hispanicus), these lightweight seeds are definite contenders for the
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