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  • Detoxifying Beetroot and Greens Soup

    Detoxifying Beetroot and Greens Soup

    Release the Power of Beetroot This delicious and warming soup is packed with detoxifying ingredients that support liver health and enhance the body’s natural detoxification processes. Prep: 20 minutesCooking time: 30 to 35 minutes Ingredients Directions In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until they are soft…

  • Nourish Your Liver for Better Health

    Nourish Your Liver for Better Health

    Support Your Liver for Optimal Health The liver is one of the body’s most vital organs, performing over 500 functions daily. It processes nutrients, detoxifies harmful substances, produces bile for digestion, and stores vitamins (A, D, E, K, and B12) and minerals (iron and copper). To maintain optimal health, understanding and supporting liver function is…

  • Stewed Apple Recipe

    Stewed Apple Recipe

    Who knew that a simple apple could have so many benefits? Apples are not just a delicious treat but a powerhouse of goodness for your body. Let’s discover the rewards of this humble fruit.

  • Challenges of Diverticular Disease

    Challenges of Diverticular Disease

    Half of those over 60 and a staggering 60% of those over 80 will exhibit signs of diverticular Disease.

  • Cracking the Candida Code

    Cracking the Candida Code

    Could your persistent gut problems be linked to something more elusive. Could it be Candida? Let’s delve into the world of Candida albicans.

  • Fight stress with Reiki, heal the body

    Fight stress with Reiki, heal the body

    Reiki is a a gentle yet effective practice that promotes stress relief and facilitates the body’s natural healing processes.

  • Eatloaf Recipe

    Eatloaf Recipe

    A novel recipe for a meatloaf without the meat. This recipe can easily be adapted to be gluten free too, making it versatile enough for large gatherings of friends and family.

  • Constipation

    Constipation

    Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal issues reported in Western countries. As you may expect, constipation often has a lot to do with diet and lifestyle. 

  • Reiki for Pregnancy

    Reiki for Pregnancy

    Reiki is safe for mother and baby. Pregnancy is exciting and joyful but it also comes with body changes, nausea, fatigue, mood swings and for some the process of giving birth can be scary. 

  • Pumpkin Dhal Recipe

    Pumpkin Dhal Recipe

    This delicious dhal is a perfect vegetarian main Lentils count as both a protein and a vegetable, which means that when you eat half a cup of lentils you can tick off one of your 5-daily vegetables as well as one serving of protein. Lentils are high in fibre, and half a cup gives you  around…

  • Pumpkin Soup Recipe

    Pumpkin Soup Recipe

    A warming and nurturing recipe in these cold and crisp winter days. Pumpkin is a great source of fibre, which we need for good digestion and regular bowel motions. Pumpkin also contains B vitamins, which are great for energy.

  • Are you feeling SAD?

    Are you feeling SAD?

    A lot changes as colder temperatures roll in each year. One’s appetite increases and we need hearty, carb-rich foods. It may get harder to get out of bed. Wonder why you feel a bit down or experience a low mood or depression during winter. You may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

  • Are your vitamin D levels the cause of your fatigue?

    Are your vitamin D levels the cause of your fatigue?

    Now that winter has truly set in, driving to work and home again in the dark is our new normal. At this time of year, it’s easy to forget just how important those daylight hours are to our health. Many of you may know that vitamin D is important and that we get it mostly…

  • Sweet Pumpkin Pie Recipe

    Sweet Pumpkin Pie Recipe

    This is a fun recipe for a sweet Pumpkin Pie that can be either baked or non-baked. Boost your energy and memory and improve cellular function with this treat packed with vitamins and minerals.

  • Can Reiki help with Long COVID or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)?

    Can Reiki help with Long COVID or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)?

    Reiki has been successfully used for fatigue for years. There is no reason it shouldn’t be helpful in Long-COVID or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

  • Potato, Pepper and Broccoli Frittata Recipe

    Potato, Pepper and Broccoli Frittata Recipe

    As the seasons change and the cold settles in, nutritious food is our best bet at keeping our bodies strong and ready for the fight against circulating sicknesses. For those days where there’s an inversion overhead or the sun won’t come out we can turn to vitamin D rich foods to boost our intake.

  • Long covid post-viral immune dysfunction

    Long covid post-viral immune dysfunction

    The aftermath of COVID has been widespread and has impacted us all at many levels physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Many of us have known someone who has died from COVID or are experiencing the long-term consequences of the virus.  

  • The Gut Sleep Connection

    The Gut Sleep Connection

    Sleep is fundamental to your health, yet it is often overlooked. More than 60% of the population in developed nations sleep less than the recommended eight hours a night.

  • Raw Broccoli and Cranberry Salad Recipe

    Raw Broccoli and Cranberry Salad Recipe

    A delicious salad recipe I found in the Revive Café Cookbook Edition 6 by Jeremy Dixon. I made it over the Christmas period and it went down well.

  • Boost your Day with A Mighty Vegetable

    Boost your Day with A Mighty Vegetable

    Broccoli sprouts contains a compound called sulforaphane. They contain up to 100 times more sulforaphane than normal broccoli.

  • Broccoli Sprout Smoothie

    Broccoli Sprout Smoothie

    Kick-start your day with a green smoothie or enjoy it as a snack to keep you feeling refueled and to help you detoxify your liver.

  • Let’s Talk Insulin Resistance

    Let’s Talk Insulin Resistance

    Lack of exercise, overeating, and poor food choices such as fast foods, sugary snacks or excess caffeine or alcohol, all contribute to insulin resistance. Stress can play a role too.

  • Beef Cheeks Recipe

    Beef Cheeks Recipe

    A quick and easy recipe for beef cheeks that can be done in the crock pot.

  • Mushroom Curry Recipe

    Mushroom Curry Recipe

    Recipe for a warming winter curry with mushrooms. Taking the seasons and your constitution into consideration, you can help your body to digest food more efficiently.

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