by Megan Crockart | Balancing Nutrition At this time of year after countless Christmas parties and new year celebrations, most people will be experiencing some level of inflammation from overindulging in food, alcohol, accidents minor and major that seem to happen at this time of year, food poising and the general stress from it all. [...]
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 significant amount of exciting & positive research that's been surfacing over the last decade with [...]
by Mindy Duncan | Naturopath Now that we will no longer have to make 'body creams' with our beloved hemp seeds and can finally talk freely about the benefits of consuming this delicious seed it’s important we discuss the many, and there are many, benefits of this whole-food nutrient rich food source. Just to [...]
by Therese Hodgkinson (Naturopath) Flax Meal, Golden Flax, Brown Flax Did you know that Flaxseed (aka linseed) is not only a great source of omega 3 fatty acid but also: fibre, protein, minerals, isoflavones & lignans? No wonder this nutritious little seed has been consumed since 3000BC!! The phytonutrients in [...]
By Lena Moynihan | Naturopath You probably have some understanding of probiotics and their significance to digestive health, but have you heard of prebiotics? Interestingly, prebiotics are increasingly considered of more importance to digestive health and the promotion of a balanced gut microbiome. So what is a prebiotic? Similar to dietary fibres, prebiotics are [...]
If you've been struck with a cold or just suffering the winter blues, this ginger manuka tea will soothe the discomfort and help you recover. Ingredients: 1L water Thumb size piece of ginger, grated 1/2 thumb size piece of turmeric, grated 1-2 tablespoons of Manuka honey Directions: Boil ginger and turmeric up in a saucepan [...]
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