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5 Tips to Help You “Unplug” & Live a More Meaningful Life

We only have to look at our daily habits to understand why we are feeling tired, stressed, depressed and burnt out. Consider this: Do you wake up to the sound of your alarm clock (or smartphone) and check your social … Continue reading

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Seven Part Series, Part 3: Solar Plexus Chakra

Plunging into the world of Energy Centres; our main Chakras By Jo Smith Kinesiology and Reiki Practitioner & Instructor      Is Your Solar Plexus Chakra Balanced?   Previously we explored the Base Chakra; linked to hoarding, feeling grounded, fear, … Continue reading

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Marilyn’s Nourishing Chicken & Leek Curry

This delicious recipe from Marilyn ticks all the right boxes: quick, easy, and nutrient dense! Perfect for an effortless mid-week meal. Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 500g organic chicken, cut into bite size pieces 2 large … Continue reading

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What is Hypnosis and how might hypnosis assist you?

The range of issues people have come to see me for have included:   Anxiety, self-esteem & confidence Fears & phobias Weight loss Quit Smoking Alcohol & substance dependency Control and management of pain and other physical symptoms Depression Bed … Continue reading

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Seven Part Series, Part 2: Sacral Chakra

By Jo Smith Kinesiology and Reiki Practitioner & Instructor   Is Your Sacral Chakra Balanced – Do you allow your creative juices to flow and enjoy life?   Welcome as we continue our self-discovery of our energy centres also known … Continue reading

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Inflammation and it’s effect on Mood, Compulsion and Addiction

Excerpts of this article are taken from an excellent paper written by Naturopath Lena Moynihan. Lena’s paper is a thoroughly researched piece that was written on an accepted theory that inflammation is at the core of mood disorders and contributes … Continue reading

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Hot Cross Bun Slice or outside of Easter Spiced Syrup Slice

This recipe is free of dairy, refined grains and refined sugar and comes from “My Plate Clean Treats”.  This is so delicious that you can make all year round and just leave the cross off.  It will definitely be a … Continue reading

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7 Techniques To Help You Manage Stress

There are many psychological stressors such as a person, an issue, an event, or memory that can cause our hearts to race, inflict headaches and cause shoulder tension and stress. But reducing stress gets easier if you know exactly what … Continue reading

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9 Organic Foods to Increase Your Workplace Productivity

Work makes up a big portion of our day and it is common to feel drained, burnt out and sluggish from the day.  Finding ways to stay energetic, productive and motivated are essential to our well being and happiness. Below … Continue reading

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Exploring Alternatives to Standard Grains

The most industrialised grains in the world are corn, wheat and soy (which is technically not a grain, but a legume). They make up a large part of animal fodder and also regularly appear in the “Western” diet. However many … Continue reading

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The Lowdown on Lomi (Traditional Old Style)

“Old Style” Lomi Lomi combines an almost endless technique, with “the laying on of hands”, both in passive and active massage. It works gently, yet deeply into the muscles with continuous, rhythmic flowing strokes. The movements are often likened to … Continue reading

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Seven Part Series, Part 1: Getting To Know Who You Really Are!

Plunging into the world of Energy Centres Our main Chakras By Jo Smith If one or more of these energy centres (chakra) is out of balance it can impact how we behave, how we feel and how others see us. … Continue reading

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KIDNEY BLOG – WORLD KIDNEY WEEK

Our kidneys are important for our well-being, not least that they are one of the five organs that work on our detox mechanisms (alongside the bowels, lungs, liver and skin). The kidneys excrete wastes and foreign substances from the body … Continue reading

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Successful Healthy Ageing

Inflammation Several authors confirm that low levels of persisting inflammation is increasingly associated with many causes of disease and the ageing process. Inflammation appears to be the cause of most disease and therefore deciding to reduce inflammation generally translates into … Continue reading

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Easy & Healthy Alternatives to Processed Foods

You’ve likely heard that processed foods are bad for our health, and while this isn’t always the case, there is a lot of truth to this statement. Many processed foods contain added and refined sugars, too much sodium, and suspicious … Continue reading

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Mackerel and Quinoa Salad

Quick and Simple Magnesium Rich Meal No. 1 Serves 4 (about 200mg elemental Mg/per serve) Ingredients: 1.5 cups Quinoa (about 300g) 1 Jar Good Fish Spanish Mackerel 160g Baby Spinach 60g Flat Parsley 60g 2Die4 Activated Almonds 60g Pumpkin Seeds … Continue reading

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Lomi Lomi Massage – the gift of Aloha love!

Aloha All! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I thought it would be timely to speak about love and in particular the Hawaiian concept of Aloha. The word Aloha is more than just a simple greeting. It literally means … Continue reading

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Health Tips from 7 Top Fitness & Wellness Bloggers

As we enter the second month of the year, we thought we’d round up some health tips from 7 of the world’s most prolific health and wellness bloggers to help keep you on track with your health and fitness goals … Continue reading

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Third Trimester Tips

By Nutritionist Megan Crockart It seems for most pregnant ladies the first and third trimesters are the most testing with many changes happening to their body while the baby goes through these stages of growth. I am almost through the … Continue reading

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Vive Health “Clean Year, Clean Start” Giveaways

It’s a new year and for most people, a time to make “getting fit and healthy” a resolution. So what better way to kickstart a healthy 2016 than by entering our “Clean Year, Clean Start” Facebook giveaway? There are three healthy … Continue reading

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