Medicinal Mushrooms | How To Choose The Right Mushroom For Your Health (Part 1)

5 Mar 2019

Medicinal mushrooms are fast becoming a staple supplement in many peoples regimes. To help support wellbeing & vitality as well as successfully treat a myriad of health concerns. Medicinal mushrooms have been utilised in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for hundreds, … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Brownies | Vegan, Wheat Free & Refined Sugar Free

28 Feb 2019

This recipe is too good not to share. Original recipe created by Deliciously Ella one of our favourite plant-based recipes resources. These are the perfect treat (with added health benefits) to make for the week ahead or any occasion really, … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Maple Apricot Granola (GF, DF & Vegan)

5 Feb 2019

Need some breakfast inspiration? It’s so easy to get stuck in a breakfast rut, we know we’ve all been there. Why not try this delicious granola recipe, the perfect summer breakfast to prep for the week & canvas to add … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Medicinal Herbs….That Aren’t Ginger or Turmeric

31 Jan 2019

Spices have been traditionally used medicinally for centuries with knowledge handed down generation by generation. They didn’t need scientific studies to know these natural plants worked, they just did. Each plant, seeds, berry and root containing multiple medicinal compounds and … Continue reading →

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How Collagen Hydrolysate Can Improve Joint Mobility, Digestive Function & Skin Health

31 Jan 2019

Collagen. It seems to be the new kid on the health block, popping up in everything, from bars to smoothies to supplements, you name it. Collagen has been added to it. With that being said however there has been a … Continue reading →

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The Unconscious Mind Unlocked | Katina Gleesson

4 Jan 2019

by Katina Gleeson (Focus Hypnotherapy) To contact or book a consult with Katina click here What is the unconscious mind? The fascination of what “lurks beneath” goes back thousands of years. Our earliest glance at it dates back to AD 130-200 … Continue reading →

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Our Favourite Summer Smoothie Recipes

17 Nov 2018

It’s good ol’ smoothie season again & we couldn’t be more excited! Not only are they super delicious & refreshing (this time of year especially) but smoothies are a fantastic way to jam pack nutrients into your day. To make … Continue reading →

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How to Make Your Own Gut Loving Kombucha

16 Nov 2018

At Vive we absolutely adore Kombucha! Not only is it super refreshing (especially this time of year) & delicious but its contains a wide variety of gut loving bacteria & enzymes which assist in the maintenance of a healthy digestive … Continue reading →

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How to Maintain Good Gut Health for Healthy Immunity, Mood & Digestion

16 Nov 2018

Mindy Duncan (Clinical Naturopath) www.nourishnaturopathy.com.au For bookings click here It’s no secret to all of us that the health of our digestive tract can have significant impact over many aspects of health. Therefore I’m sure we all know how important … Continue reading →

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Introducing Genevieve to Merakai Therapies

1 Nov 2018

My name is Genevieve. I am originally from the UK but now live in Grange with my husband and two daughters. I first came across massage when I was studying to become a professional ballet dancer. Once I retired from … Continue reading →

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How to Detoxify Naturally for Better Energy, Digestion & Mood

29 Oct 2018

by Leia Mulroy (Clinical Nutritionist) www.poppysandpistachios.com To book with Leia click here It’s no secret that we now live in a world where our exposure to toxicity is reaching an all time high. Chemicals can be found absolutely everywhere from … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know about Supplementing with Beetroot Juice

3 Sep 2018

Matt Steinacher | Naturopath + Nutritionist Beetroot juice is a rich natural source of Nitrate that may be converted to nitrite and then further metabolised to produce Nitric Oxide in the body.  Nitric oxide is thought to be a useful … Continue reading →

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Conventional vs. Organic Wine | What defines an Organic Wine?

28 Jul 2018

At Vive we are super passionate about all things certified organic including our favourite beverage, that’s right WINE! The organic wine industry is on the rise, with new winemakers gearing towards organic & bio-dynamic practices all the time. With the … Continue reading →

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Fertility & Pre-Pregnancy Support Massage

28 Jul 2018

Merakai Therapies offer complete support of women on their journey to motherhood.  Specialised training in fertility and pre-pregnancy support, combined with their remedial and extensive pregnancy massage training means they are able to offer safe, nurturing, non-invasive and deeply relaxing … Continue reading →

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3 Easy to Learn Fertility Acupressure Points | Fertility Support

20 Jul 2018

Bob Wong | Acupuncturist  & Traditional Chinese Medicine What is Acupressure Massage? Acupressure is a therapeutic, non-invasive style of massage based off the acupuncture system of meridians and channels. This style of massage has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine … Continue reading →

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Two Different Ways of Thinking | Part 2 | Neurocounselling

13 Jul 2018

Katina is the author of the soon to be published book – Neurocounselling: Using Modern Counselling Skills and Neuroplasticity to Achieve Life Changing Results.  The book is written for practitioners in the wellness industry. Katina has been teaching the Diploma of Counselling … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy Reflexology Massage

2 Jul 2018

The joys of pregnancy are abundant, but sometimes so are feelings of pain and discomfort.  Reflexology is a gentle and nurturing therapy that may assist in managing many of the commonly felt pregnancy discomforts, such as: Morning sickness Back pain … Continue reading →

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Two Different Ways of Thinking | Part 1 | Neurocounselling

2 Jul 2018

Katina is the author of the soon to be published book – Neurocounselling: Using Modern Counselling Skills and Neuroplasticity to Achieve Life Changing Results.  The book is written for practitioners in the wellness industry. Katina has been teaching the Diploma of Counselling … Continue reading →

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Lowering LDL Cholesterol with Phytosterols

2 Jul 2018

Marilyn Lemaire (Master Herbalist) Phytosterols are compounds that have a similar chemical structure to cholesterol.  They are found in significant doses in vegetable oils such wheat germ oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, corn oil, almond oil and olive oil.  They … Continue reading →

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Three Incredible Health Benefits of N-acetylcysteine (NAC)

16 Jun 2018

Leia Mulroy (Clinical Nutritionist) N-Acetyl Cysteine, also known as NAC, is a derivative of the naturally occurring amino acid L-Cysteine. NAC stimulates the production of a powerful antioxidant Glutathione, promotes detoxification, acts as a mucolytic, cardiovascular protectant, respiratory aid and … Continue reading →

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