Health & Wellbeing
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Arthritis and Exercise: The importance of movement
Arthritis refers to more than 100 different conditions that affect the joints, causing varying levels of joint damage, restricted movement, and pain.
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Spot Them
Bulimia Nervosa is characterised by cycling between periods of frequent binge eating, followed by purging and compensatory behaviours…
Menopause — A whole new beginning
Although we’ve been led to believe that it’s all downhill after menopause, that’s not actually the case. In…
Wellness
Find out how natural medicine and relaxation techniques can help our overall health
Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium)
Mānuka is a plant within New Zealand, most well-known for mānuka honey. Research shows that it has many therapeutic effects including anti-inflammatory and analgesic among many others.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Cinnamon, a spice and also a herb, while used as a spice and flavouring agent also has anti-oxidant,…
Understanding the Nervous System: Balancing Stress and Relaxation (Part 1)
Having healthy sympathetic (SNS) and parasympathetic (PNS) branches means that our nervous system will have a better balance…
Connecting you with food
Learn more how food and nutrients can support our health and longevity
Recipe: Coconut Macaroons
These easy coconut macaroons are ready in just 30 minutes. With only three essential ingredients—desiccated coconut, castor sugar, and eggs—you can quickly whip up a batch of 20 chewy, golden delights.
History of Meat Processing and Preservation (Part 1)
Drying, smoking, salting and freezing meat at low temperatures was a traditional method to increase its shelf life…
Recipe: Feijoa, Persimmon and Fennel Crunch (V)
A light, zesty salad that pairs sweet persimmon, tangy feijoa and fennel. Assemble just before serving and sprinkle…
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