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IBS and FODMAPs

By Megan Crockart There was recent media attention on IBS and how eating a low FODMAPs diet can help with the symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). There was emphasis that the best person to see for this condition is … Continue reading

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Top 7 Healthy Meal Ideas for Fussy Kids

Finding it a challenge to feed picky eaters? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. There are countless parents facing this same conundrum, scratching their heads trying to figure out how to circumvent this issue without the tantrum and tears. To help … Continue reading

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Convenient Paleo Snack Ideas

If you have decided to change your lifestyle and embark on a Paleo diet, there are lots of Paleo meal ideas easily available on the Internet. Although between meals you might find yourself suffering 3:30itis so you will also want … Continue reading

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Australian Eco Beauty Brand: Scout Cosmetics

We all want to look our best but don’t want to compromise our health in order to do so. Luckily there are an increasing number of beauty brands rising up to the environmental challenge – helping us to look our … Continue reading

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Raw Food Isn’t A Raw Deal – Here’s Why We Love it!

If you’ve heard about raw food and assumed it’s just uncooked food. You are correct. Sort of. Raw food is uncooked food, but technically speaking, it is food that hasn’t been heated above 46 degrees centigrade (115 degrees Fahrenheit). So … Continue reading

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What is Self Esteem?

By Delappe’ Russell ‘I am not what has happened to me…I choose what I become.’ Carl Jung. Self Esteem is the feelings you have about yourself. Having self efficacy is the belief that you have of yourself about your capabilities … Continue reading

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Pathology Testing – Not just for the medical doctors

By nutritionist Megan Crockart As a nutritionist my clients often are surprised that I have access to some of the same pathology testing as their GP’s. Many naturopaths and nutritionists now use pathology testing to check a multitude of health … Continue reading

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3 Habits to Happiness – Part 3: Mindfulness

Did you know that we CAN actually feel happier in the moment even when life seems horrendously difficult by just consciously choosing to change your thoughts? After all, they are just thoughts. That being said, for ‘just thoughts’ they appear … Continue reading

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Salty Goodness

By Mikaela Duffy This week has been salt awareness week, and is a topic I often discuss in clinic.  There are many different salts on the market, and conflicting ideas around safe consumption levels. It is important to remember there … Continue reading

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Shining the Spotlight on the Paleo Diet

Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave (pun intended) chances are you will have heard of the Paleo Diet. Everywhere you turn it seems there is a new celebrity endorsing the diet, another friend or family member “going Paleo” and … Continue reading

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Diabetes – Is it all about sugar?

By Megan Crockart, Nutritionist Further to my article last month on Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome, this month I will focus primarily on Type 2 Diabetes. Every day 280 Australians develop diabetes and in the past year 100,000 Australians have … Continue reading

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3 Habits to Happiness – Part Two

The most common question I ask clients who enter my room lately is “What is your Practice”? And, “Do you meditate?” Often I am met with a blank stare, so I clarify…. “What do you do to connect to that … Continue reading

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10 Easy Steps Towards Sustainable Living

More people than ever before are concerned about the environmental and social implications of our modern lifestyles. With the majority of world scientists in agreement about climate change and governments scrambling to find a way to combat the problem, it … Continue reading

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Top 5 Reasons to Buy Local Organic Food

Do you make a conscious effort to buy local organic produce? If you do, you join a growing community of Australians who care about a sustainable local food economy that promotes health and well-being as well as respecting soil and … Continue reading

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What is Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome?

Everyone would have heard of diabetes whether it be type 1 or type 2 (I will go into more detail on these conditions in a coming article), but do you know what Insulin Resistance or Metabolic Syndrome are and how … Continue reading

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3 Habits to Happiness – Part 1

3 HABITS TO HAPPINESS – Part 1: I recently attended a talk by motivational speaker, Gabby Bernstein (go ahead and check her out, she’s a pretty cool chick). In her conversation with us, she spoke about the “When Have’s” conundrum … Continue reading

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Barra with Mango and Avocado Salsa

Sauce 2 dsp light soy 2 dsp Changs fish sauce 1 splash of high quality olive oil like Simon Johnstone or Grampions Organic knob of Organic fresh ginger finely chopped 1 tsp organic coriander root finely chopped (save leaves for … Continue reading

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The Health Benefits of Organic Food

What are the health benefits of eating organic food? Hmm, good question. But perhaps a more relevant one would be: could we list them all? Probably not. But let’s try and wrap it up in a nutshell.     Higher nutrient density … Continue reading

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Understanding Organic Food Labelling

Organic, certified organic, bio-dynamic, fair trade, GMO-free, forest-friendly, all natural, whole foods – the bombardment of confusing labelling on produce can be baffling enough to have you reaching for a home-brand alternative. A lot of the time, it’s difficult to … Continue reading

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Vital Greens

A morning boost of Martin & Pleasance Vital Greens is known to detoxify, energise and sharpen mental acuity. But the 76 ingredients have been known to bring about a few more health benefits that you might not expect. Quite apart … Continue reading

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