Becoming pregnant and having a healthy baby is for many couples the most important time of their life. Preconception care can have a positive influence on your health and the health of your child. It explores diet, health, lifestyle and environmental issues that may be affecting your chances of conceiving a healthy baby. Evidence…
Have you ever sat down on the couch after dinner and before you know it you have consumed an entire block of chocolate or packet of chips? You just gobbled it up with no thought to what you were putting in your mouth. Then the feeling of yuk sets in and maybe the feeling of…
Everyday we are exposed to a cocktail of chemicals that we either apply directly to our skin, use to clean our homes, consume via water and food and are surrounded by in our homes, workplaces, gardens, parks and schools. Testing done on human blood, urine, hair and breast milk have detected food chemicals, personal care…
The long rhythmic strokes of Swedish massage, along with the kneading and friction helps detox your body by accelerating blood and lymph circulation. It also has a deep relaxing effect, that allows the body’s 12 systems, to work together. One of the 12 systems is your digestive system. Your digestive system plays a key role…
We spend a large amount of our day reading about, shopping for, preparing and eating food. In developed countries around the world people eat a greater variety of foodstuffs than ever before – but that doesn’t mean we are well nourished. In fact, many people do not eat enough nutrients that are essential for…
In winter this is my favourite casserole. It is so delicious and warming to the soul and the whole family loves it. You can increase or decrease the amount of meat, vegetables, spices and chickpeas depending on your taste and preference and the amount of people you are feeding. It is high in protein with…
1 kg potatoes 3 x cloves of garlic 2 x leeks 3 x heads of broccoli 1 litre vegetable stock Add water. Salt and pepper to taste. Peel and chop potatoes, garlic, and leeks and add in a sauce pan. Let cook for 5 minutes until ingredients become fragrant. Add salt and pepper to…
When some people hear a person say, “I’m going to get a massage”, they sometimes assume, they are booking in for pamper session. That’s not entirely true. Although massage feels good, it also is good for you. Massage therapy works in conjunction with the body’s 10 systems. These systems are; Circulatory Respiratory Nervous Muscular…
Winter has definitely set in; the cold snap has snapped at our throats and lungs! There is also an increase in the number of serious flu cases. So, what can you do to support your immune system naturally and fight off the winter colds and flu? We are continually exposed to organisms that are inhaled,…
As a practitioner who has been working in the Massage industry for over 18 years, I have seen many clients come to my treatment room suffering stress and anxiety related issues. And let’s be real, life at times can be very busy and very stressful. Some of us juggle multiple roles a day such…