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Does Anxiety Really Exist?

I haven't posted in a while, so thought I'd share something I wrote about anxiety a few years ago. Ayurveda offers fabulous, tangible tools which have remained relevant throughout the history of this fabulous health science - since before the written word. Of course...

10 Ayurvedic Self Care Tips for Winter

After the upheaval of the past few months, it is more important than ever to take a few simple measures in your life to balance, settle and nourish so you can remain healthy and strong throughout Winter.

Reassurance in the Face of Forced Home-Schooling

In most of my consultations, I find myself explaining and reassuring my clients. Right now we are at a critical time in the health of our society. This is already limiting our social and community gatherings. I sincerely hope this blog can reassure and settle concerns...
Does Anxiety Really Exist?

Does Anxiety Really Exist?

I haven't posted in a while, so thought I'd share something I wrote about anxiety a few years ago. Ayurveda offers fabulous, tangible tools which have remained relevant throughout the history of this fabulous health science - since before the written word. Of course...

Making Health in My Kitchen

Making Health in My Kitchen

I wrote this blog in May and just found it again today. I can’t believe it has been only 3 ½ months since the election. It feels like a year has passed! Interestingly though, I worked through my white space and rest recently and have succumbed to a sniffle. This...

Autumn Tips for Better Balance

Autumn Tips for Better Balance

April sees a definite seasonal change throughout most of Western Australia. Cool nights, increased wind in the afternoon and shortening days tell us that we need to adjust our seasonal routines. The season is high in vata, so we need to take measures to counteract that to maintain balance in our body and lives. 

From Stress to Grounded with Bonus Natural Weed Spray

From Stress to Grounded with Bonus Natural Weed Spray

Little Ted was home from school, sick (and snotty). She’s a tough little nut: pale, lips cracked and wrinkled like prunes, glazed eyes and needing to lay on the couch between doses of herbs, but still asking if there’s something I’d like her to do. So, I set her to weed killing. As I said, no RoundUp will cross this threshold, E.V.E.R. and last time I checked the ingredients of the friendliest looking weed spray it wasn’t good enough to be putting near my vegetable garden, pets or kids.

How To Make a Dry Heat Pack in 1 Minute

How To Make a Dry Heat Pack in 1 Minute

Like attracts like and opposites balance. When you are suffering with a chesty cough or catarrh in the lungs, a dry heat pack is recommended. Some of the heat packs I’ve seen in the shops lately are filled with all sorts of dubious ingredients. Here’s a no-sew, 1 minute option that almost anyone can DIY.

An Easy Energy and Immune System Boost

An Easy Energy and Immune System Boost

This seasonal variation on an age-old recipe help to improve your digestion, cleanse the blood, aid red blood cell formation, boost your vitamin C and iron absorption all while giving you an energy burst.

Family Friendly Remedies for Cough and Cold from Ayurveda

Family Friendly Remedies for Cough and Cold from Ayurveda

Winter is particularly challenging to our immune system and viruses love to use us weakened humans as hosts. The result is plenty of snot, pain, headache and missed opportunities to shine.
Before you hand over your cash at the late-night chemist, check out these family-safe, natural remedies from Ayurveda. They not only boost your natural immunity and ease pain, they taste good too.

When my head is swimming so I can’t even read

When my head is swimming so I can’t even read

I love to read, I love to learn with books and text and blogs…but there are times when even reading feels like it takes too long. When overwhelm creeeps in at the edges of my vision and the weight of the world on my back is pushing me to skim, rush and eventually give...