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Back to School offer – Start 2016 balanced!

Sometimes it can be a little daunting for both parents and children either returning to school or starting school for the very first time. Emotions can be intense and at times fear can run high in our emotional centre which … Continue reading

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The HeArt of Healing (Lomi Lomi Hawaiian massage)

What makes Lomi Lomi massage stand out from other forms of massage is that it is a heart-centred form of massage. Lomi Lomi in its traditional pure form is a modality of healing rooted in unconditional love. The body is … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolutions: How to Get Fit and Healthy Without Dieting

Most people welcome the new year by promising to turn over a new leaf and become a better version of themselves. Topping the list of the most common New Year’s resolutions are: getting fit, losing weight and getting healthy. But … Continue reading

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Gestational Diabetes Diet and Lifestyle Tips

By Nutritionist Megan Crockart Gestational Diabetes (“GD”) is now a very common place term – between 5%-8% of pregnant women are developing GD between week 24-28. If you haven’t heard of it, it is a form of diabetes that can … Continue reading

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Top 10 Health Food Trends for 2016

In the last 10 years of running Vive Health, we have observed more and more people becoming increasingly aware of how their health and well-being can impact the quality and enjoyment of life. We love that people are motivated to … Continue reading

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Organic Makeup to Protect and Nourish Your Skin

The skin is our largest organ and first line of defence to the outside world. So it’s important to consider not only what you are putting into your body, but also what you are putting onto your body. Your skin … Continue reading

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Caramel Apple Swirl Cheesecake

This recipe is courtesy of Heather Pace – www.Sweetlyraw.com Ingredients: Crust: 2/3 cup almonds 1/4 cup pitted dates 3 tablespoons finely chopped, packed dried apples 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional 1/2-1 teaspoon water 1. Grind the almonds in a food processor. … Continue reading

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Chilli Coconut chicken with cucumber quinoa salad

This would have to be one of my favourite recipes.  Some pre-prep is needed to make sure there is plenty of time to marinate in advance, but once it’s done marinating, throw it in the oven with minimal fuss!  By … Continue reading

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Hormonal Imbalance in Women: How to Read the Signs & What to Do About It

Most women, if not all, have at some point or another, experienced mood swings – feeling irritated, sad, frustrated and emotional for no apparent reason. They often blame their hormones whenever they experience any of these extreme emotions. Many studies … Continue reading

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Morning Sickness Diet and Lifestyle Tips

By Nutritionist Megan Crockart Congratulations on falling pregnant! Pregnancy is a wonderful time of exciting things to come, but can also be a time of some strange and interesting changes to your body and lifestyle. Pregnancy recommendations If you read … Continue reading

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Vive Health’s 10th Birthday Celebrations

Vive Health celebrated its 10th birthday on Saturday October 24th 2015. From humble beginnings as a health food store with just three staff members it has grown to include an online store and a natural health clinic. Now a team … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk About Protein

We all know we need protein to complete a well balanced diet and to provide us with the strength and energy we need each day. Lately, protein powder has made it much more accessible to get your daily serve with … Continue reading

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Pre-Pregnancy Diet and Lifestyle Tips

By Nutritionist Megan Crockart Are you thinking of becoming pregnant and are not sure what sort of changes you need to make to your diet and lifestyle before you fall pregnant? Before falling pregnant, it is best to make sure … Continue reading

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Organic Food: The Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen

People often tell us that they can’t afford to buy organic food and complain that healthier food options are expensive. While we understand that at times eating and shopping for healthy alternatives can be dearer than what is available in … Continue reading

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Super Green Frittata

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley 3 green onions, roughly chopped 2 zucchini, roughly chopped 80g baby spinach 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut yoghurt 250g mixed mushrooms, sliced … Continue reading

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Vive Health 10th Birthday Giveaway

It’s our 10th birthday on October 24 and what better way to celebrate than by organising an all-day 20% discount promotion in-store and online, an on-the-day spot giveaway prize and an in-store taste testing featuring wonderful local suppliers such as Amazonia, Kehoe’s Kitchen, … Continue reading

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The Freedom of Trauma Resolution

Mentally and emotionally painful experiences, if left unacknowledged and unresolved, can hold us back in many ways. Traumatic memories that are not worked through effectively can manifest their need for attention as physical or psychological symptoms, or as patterns of … Continue reading

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Fostering Mental Wellness in our Kids

Today, October 10th 2015 is World Mental Health Day, which is the perfect way to cap off Mental Health Week. On our television screens the ABC has provided us with Mental As – a week of shows highlighting various issues … Continue reading

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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health

Natural remedies which are free from toxins, artificial flavours, preservatives and colours are becoming more and more popular with Australian families. With this increasing trend towards overall wellness in mind, here are a selection of 14 wholesome remedies that will … Continue reading

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A Guide to Mindful Eating

Eating is a fundamental activity that allows our bodies to gain the nutrients and vitamins that we need to function in the day-to-day. But how many of us are actually present when we eat? How many of us are trying … Continue reading

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