Category Archives: Well-being

Body Composition Analysis with Nutritionist Megan Crockart

By Nutritionist Megan Crockart   In more recent times people have become aware, probably in due to different TV shows, that there are machines and programs now that can show you what your body is composed of. We are no … Continue reading

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Cleaned-Up Bubble Bars

How delicious do these Cleaned-Up Bubble Bars from Liz and Kath at Simple Nourishment look! Quick and easy to prepare, this is sure to be a hit for morning or afternoon tea – at school, at home, or at the … Continue reading

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How to Relieve Nausea with Acupressure

Bob Wong | Acupuncturist Pericardium 6 is a well known point in Chinese medicine for nausea and vomiting. It is located in between the two tendons of the wrist, just three finger breadths away from your wrist crease. This point … Continue reading

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Vive Health – Naturopath – Therese Hodgkinson

Together we can optimise your health “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn Qualifications: Dip. Naturopathy Dip. Herbal Medicine Dip. Nutrition Pharmacy Professional Interests: Stress & anxiety management Menopause, perimenopause & … Continue reading

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12 Easy Ways to Boost Your Mental Energy Levels

It is common for people who are feeling tired and mentally fatigued to flood their system with heaps of coffee, a Red Bull or even something sugary to help them improve concentration and boost energy levels. But these are band-aid … Continue reading

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Mini Banana Walnut Muffins

Another delicious recipe from Simple Nourishment! Why not make a batch for back to school lunches this week – yum! Be sure to check out the recipe book, Super Snacks, from Simple Nourishment in store at VIVE.   Prep: 15 mins … Continue reading

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Is your child having issues with concentration, learning or behaviour?

By Mikaela Duffy Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Body Talk Practitioner   Many children face difficulties when it comes to cognition, focus and retaining information.  At times these issues may be coupled with hyperactivity, sleeping problems and eating or digestive complaints.  The … Continue reading

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It’s Spring – Time for a Spring Clean?

By Katina Gleeson Clinical Hypnotherapist & Mental Health Accredited Social Worker   I am so privileged to do the work that I do – the opportunity to work with the people that I work with and the training I attend. … Continue reading

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The Kitchen: 2 Minute Edition: All-in-one-pan Roast Chook

This week on the Kitchen, Bella and Claudia have created a simple, delicious recipe for a Roast Chook even your nan would be proud of. You can find all of the ingredients in-store at VIVE! What you’ll need… . 1kg … Continue reading

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The Kitchen with Bella and Claudia: Beetroot Brownies

In this episode of The Kitchen, Bella and Claudia show you how to make an easy, delicious and simple recipe of Beetroot Brownies. Yum!   What you’ll need… 320g beetroot, grated raw (about 2.5 cups) 3 cups Protein Bread Co … Continue reading

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Healthy Living 101: How to Swap Your Bad Habits For Better Ones

Redesigning your life to better health and well-being requires permanent lifestyle changes. For some people, these are often difficult to make, but should you wish to live a healthier lifestyle, you will need to translate the desire to live healthy … Continue reading

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How “Sitting Syndrome” Contributes to Chronic Metabolic Disease

By Marilyn Lemaire, Co-Owner and Naturopath at VIVE   Prolonged Sitting Gardiner (4) conducted a study with 1,958 Australian individuals between the ages of 60-69 to evaluate the effects of prolonged sitting on Metabolic Syndrome.  The results showed that prolonged … Continue reading

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Metabolic Syndrome – What Will It Take To Change You?

By Marilyn Lemaire and Isabella Walton, Naturopaths at VIVE I wrote this article on Metabolic Syndrome because I have an intense interest on how prolonged sitting contributes to this syndrome (prolonged sitting is covered here). This article precedes that, intended … Continue reading

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SUPERCHARGED VEGGIE SCRAMBLE

This is a breakfast I recommend to all of my clients – it’s very quick and just divine! A breakfast like this is a great way to pack veggies into the start of your day and will keep you full … Continue reading

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Self-Compassion: Become Your Own Best Friend

By Nicki McCosker-Dell Meet Gerald (the giraffe) and his kids, Bluey, Dear Dog and Griff.  Stay with me here, just let your inner six-year-old take over for a moment; he or she thinks this makes complete sense so far.  Never … Continue reading

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Cacao Banana Cake

Another delicious recipe from Liz and Kath at Simple Nourishment – perfect to prepare for school lunch boxes, weekend sport, or for a tasty afternoon work snack. Yum!   Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Makes 15 pieces … Continue reading

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Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake

This recipe is from the lovely Nutrition Guru and The Chef. Tara has “a passion for busting diet myths and showing people simple and effective ways to live a healthy and happy life by eating whole foods… Together we aim … Continue reading

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Seven Part Series, Part 6: The Brow Chakra

By Jo Smith Kinesiology and Reiki Practitioner & Instructor   Trusting Your Inner Knowledge   Do you want to enhance and balance your insight, knowledge, intuition and wisdom? As we have weaved our way through five of the seven main … Continue reading

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Silver Beet Dhal

Marilyn made this delicious winter dish from the new Australian Women’s Weekly  recipe book “Slow Cooker: The Complete Edition”. This meal is perfect for the colder weather – satisfying, warming and nutrient dense. We’ve made some adaptions to the original … Continue reading

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Seven Part Series, Part 5: Throat Chakra

Plunging into the world of Energy Centres; our main Chakras By Jo Smith | Kinesiology and Reiki Practitioner & Instructor Is Your Throat Chakra Balanced? Express Yourself – Speak Your Truth   We have journeyed through the Base, Sacral, Solar … Continue reading

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