How Does Acupuncture Treat Pain?
Researchers have mapped acupuncture’s effect on the brain and have found that it changes specific neural structures, deactivating the areas in the brain associated with the processing of pain. Read more
This is a great meat-free, cost effective, easy to prepare vegetarian meal. Why is it healthy? Lentils are a great source of fibre, vitamins, minerals and a vegetarian source of protein. Combined with the assortment of vegetables, spices and stock, this a complete, nourishing meal.
Ingredients
1 large onion, finely diced
2 cloves of garlic, finely diced
2 medium sized carrots, diced
1 medium sized zucchini, diced
2 sticks of celery, sliced
1 cup of diced mushrooms
2 cups of cooked brown lentils (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
1 can of diced tomatoes, or fresh diced tomatoes to avoid BPA
250ml (1 cup) of vegetable stock (preferably home made)
1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary, roughly chopped
½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
Good pinch of sea salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of hot water
1 tablespoon of corn flour
5-6 medium sized potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-2cm cubes
Handful of grated parmesan (optional)
Handful of sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds (optional)
Method
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius. Read moreAwareness is increasing that many household goods, from your personal care products and food packaging to your couch cushions, could harbor dangerous chemicals. Less well known is the fact that even seemingly healthy products may turn out to be bad for you.
If you have any of these “healthy” or at the very least innocuous-seeming items around your home, you may want to think twice…
7 ‘Healthy’ Items Your Home Is Better Off Without1. Read more
Tiredness is often caused by an obvious or relatively minor problem, which is easy to fix, but occasionally it may be the sign of something more serious. Read more
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex disorder with no ‘magic bullet’ treatment solution, but the role natural therapies has in CFS recovery is huge.
The exact cause of CFS is unknown, although scientists suspect viruses such as Epstein Barr or mononucleosis as well as environmental factors such as Heavy Metal Toxicity can trigger this syndrome. Read more
Many people come into the clinic with unexplained infertility, and while the reasons may be complicated and numerous, here are six problems we see in infertility patients their doctors have overlooked.
1. MTHFR Gene MutationThis can get very technical, but in layman’s terms, MTHFR is what converts the folate in your diet into the active form your body needs (called 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate). Read more
In a woman with polycystic ovaries, her ovaries develop more follicles than normal every month. At least twice as many follicles mature than normal, most of which enlarge and ripen but do not release an egg. PCOS happens when a woman’s hormonal system gets out of balance, making ovulation rare or irregular, and causing other changes in the body. Read more
The first week of February, 2015 will see the start of our Pain Clinic. It has been something that we have been working on for awhile and are really excited for its launch. It is available to current clients as well as family, friends or loved ones who are looking for pain solutions. Read more
Turkey with Orange, Sage and Pistachio Stuffing
IngredientsFresh Turkey
1 tbs finely grated orange zest
1 tbs chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
280g (4 cups) fresh breadcrumbs (made from day old bread)
60g butter
Melt half the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Read more
Hangovers happen when our already overburdened livers struggle to clear out the excessive amount of toxins and chemicals ingested from too much alcohol. Our blood sugar dips. Our bodies are dehydrated, and overall fatigue takes over. Basically, you are creating a toxic internal environment and your body is letting you know. Read more
