immune system

How to Alkalise for Great Health – Part III

People often ask for an easy detox you can do between Christmas and New Year so that you are bursting with energy for all that the new year has to offer. Try to find at least 10 days around this time, or at any time in spring and autumn, when you can do the [...]

By |2022-05-12T17:28:42+10:00January 5th, 2016|Healing Power of Food|1 Comment

How to Alkalise for Great Health – Part II

Part I of this topic was written many years ago and recently reposted because of the interest in this topic by Marie Claire Australia. I thought I would take the opportunity of Festive season indulgences to expand upon the idea of how you could start the new year feeling fantastic.   The bottom line is [...]

By |2022-05-12T17:30:54+10:00December 22nd, 2015|Healing Power of Food|1 Comment

SKIN HEALTH – inner and outer beauty

Skin problems reflect a deeper underlying imbalance within your body as well as problems at the surface of your body. According to Chinese medicine, when a chronic condition has settled in your skin, it is an indication that your general health has been compromised for quite some time so be patient as you work [...]

By |2022-03-03T20:39:42+11:00October 15th, 2014|Skin Health|0 Comments

What everyone should know about supporting immunity

When cold and flu season looms it's time to start thinking about how to stay well through winter. You are constantly being exposed to infectious agents and yet, in most cases, you are able to resist these infections. Exposure alone to viruses and bacteria does not always lead to illness, it is a weak immune [...]

What every parent should know about treating children’s cold and flu

Colds and Flu are a common occurrence for children and adults alike, 6 per year is average until around 7-8 yrs old when children's immune systems mature. Prevention involves strengthening your child’s immune system and you can do this by: Dressing appropriately for the weather - keep those tootsies warm and avoid children running [...]