As providers and caretakers, adults tend to view the world of children as happy and carefree. After all, kids don’t have jobs to keep or bills to pay, so what could they possibly have to worry about? Plenty. Even very young children have worries and feel stress to some degree.
Sources of StressStress is the result of the demands placed on us and our ability to meet them. Read more
Acupuncture, along with Chinese herbs and hypnotherapy, may not be as well-known as nicotine patches or gum. Read more
The active chemical in marijuana, THC creates ‘heat’ in the stomach. Heat manifests as an insatiable hunger. The fire in the belly just burns up the food, causing you to want to continue eating, seeming never to get full. Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—but also one of the most stressful! Make the season more enjoyable by stopping stress in its tracks with these tips this Christmas.
Be satisfied with “good enough”. Don’t always go for bigger and better when planning your holiday, and avoid unrealistic expectations of how things should look and be. Read moreIngredients
3 bananas, peeled 250g strawberries, hulled, plus extra, finely chopped, to serve (optional) 2 tsp coconut sugar 1 tbsp coconut oil 30g (1/4 cup) chopped walnuts 1 tbsp sunflower seeds 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp shredded coconut 30g (1/4 cup) coconut milk powder 2 tsp vanilla bean paste 2 tsp acai berry powder 1 tsp beetroot latte powderMethod
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Research suggests that one in seven adults between the ages 18 to 39, and one in four adults older than 39, will experience some short-term memory loss. “Brain fog,” also referred to as “baby brain” by new mothers, and “mental fatigue” by the medical community is more common than you think. Read more
As we approach summer, it is a great time for a spring clean of our bodies. Winter is often a time we become inactive, put on extra weight and eat rich and heavy foods. In doing this, our energy levels suffer as our bodies work extra hard to keep up. If you are feeling tired, sluggish, or irritable or suffer from headaches, skin problems or digestive problems like bloating, constipation or nausea, a detox may most likely be what you need. Read more
