Top 5 healthy staples for your kitchen
Ready to upgrade your kitchen? Here are 5 of my favourite kitchen essentials that I make sure are always in plentiful supply.. 1. Coconut oil An organic, cold pressed coconut oil is useful for so many things. It is great for cooking as it has a high smoke point, so...
3 ways to help overcome anxiety
In recent years prescriptions for anti anxiety medication have gone through the roof, as people desperately search for something that will take the edge off the unpleasant mental and physical sensation that is anxiety. It is also the most common symptom I hear about...
Top 7 Alternatives to Using Plastic
By 2050 it is estimated that there will be more plastic in the sea than fish.. shocking right? Plastic is everywhere, and has become a major source of pollution that we must address or face the consequences. Plastic is cheap, versatile and lasts a long time... herein...
Baba Ganoush Dip
Not tried baba ganoush? You must. This middle eastern aubergine condiment is a life saving hummus alternative for those on the paleo, GAPS or SCD diet, and for those who aren't on any particular protocol, it's a delicious low starch, grain and pulse free option that...
How to gently detox, every day
Why detox? Toxins and detox have become the health buzzwords of the 21st century. Unfortunately they have been overused as a marketing tool and bandied about rather too freely and often unscientifically. Some argue that our body's innate detoxification systems are...
My juice fast experience
I recently came back from a fasting retreat in Gozo. The other participants were great fun and we shared the highs and inevitable lows with a warming solidarity and genuine kindness toward each other not often seen in the hectic race of life in the city. A juice fast...
7 ways to supercharge your immune system
We are not powerless over colds and flu, we have an innate ability to protect ourselves against illness due to the incredible feature of the human body that is the immune system. But in order for it to be able to do its job properly, we need to support it through...
First aid for hangovers and breakfast of champions recipe
However you choose to bring in the new year, chances are for most it involves alcohol. Nothing wrong with a drink and a dance, it's the excess that leads you to waking up feeling like you've been run over by a bus. So, in an effort to make your hangover less painful,...
Christmas Survival Guide
It's that time again! With the heavy boozing, plates of mince pies that never seem to end, and the stress of pulling everything together, Christmas can be a challenging time for those who care about their health. But it doesn't have to be such a disaster, here I share...