I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts!

I recently returned from two weeks of bliss in Phuket, Thailand. Mum and I jetted off for a mother-daughter mini break to reconnect, reflect and wrap up 2011 through soaking up copious amounts of sun, fresh fruit, tasty fresh seafood, Thai massages, bikram yoga; lots and lots of Thai coconuts.  I think it was a combination of the copious amounts...

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The social butterflies guide to health

One of the biggest challenges so many of us social butterflies face is maintaining our healthy lifestyles with all the temptations of socialising - which in our society often invovles dining out and social drinking. I often hear so many women say "to be healthy I pretty much have to become a recluse" - this is not the case. We actually can still...

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Raw Organic Cocao Brownies

I figured I need to throw in a bit of light heartedness following my last two posts - which are quite heavy and serious in tone. What better way to break up the week and blog with some Chocolate! My good friend celebrated her birthday over the weekend, and adores chocolate brownies, alas I thought I would take this opportunity to whip her up...

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Nature Cure

The following post is an extract from one of my most recent essays for my Naturopathic Philosophy assessement. The question of interest being 'is it possible to be in harmony with the nature cure influences in the 21st century?' A very interesting topic, extract as follows....Many basic principles of Naturopathy are derived from the European...

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Water - The Fountain of Youth

History and literature has many stories about the famed Fountain of Youth. This fountain was said to be the source of the water of life, the magic elixir which cured illnesses, renewed strength & energy and reversed the aging process. Water has been used through the centuries of Natural and Alternative therapies through the detoxification processes...

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Juicy Goodness

Drinking fresh fruit and vegetable juice is so beneficial to health and  is more than a delicious way to start the day. It can increase your energy, give you a glowing complexion, strengthen your immune system and reduce your risk of disease, just to name a few. Fresh juices supply your body with significant amounts of vitamins, minerals and...

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Curried Lentil, Carrot & Cashew Soup

There is 'technically' only 1 more month left of winter - thank goodness! However, this means 'technically' only 1 more month left of nice warm comfort foods. I personally love a good soup in winter to keep me warm, team this with some curry and you won't even feel the cold! Curried lentil, carrot & cashew soup is one of my favourites. I...

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