Grocery shopping for a whole foods diet Grocery shopping for a whole foods diet Clients new to a whole foods diet commonly ask “What do I shop for and where can I get it?” Grocery shopping can seem daunting if you are new to a whole foods diet. Thankfully, increasing consumer demands has resulted in most supermarkets now offering a few shelves… Read More
Herbal Medicine for Cystitis Herbal Medicine for Cystitis Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder. More common in women than men. See related post: Cystitis Herbal medicine is rooted in mind/body medicine as taught by Hippocrates. As such diet and lifestyle considerations would also need to be addressed. Herb classifications for cystitis Urinary tonics strengthen and tone the urinary system. Anti-microbial… Read More
Cucumber Dill Salad Refreshing Cucumber Dill Salad Cucumbers and dill are good ingredients to consider if you are feeling bloated or suffering from digestive upsets. Dill herb and seeds are calming to the digestive system and help reduce bloating and flatulence. Cucumbers are mildly diuretic, probably due to their high water content, they are also high in potassium… Read More
Mindfulness: Acceptance Mindfulness: Acceptance The practice of mindfulness brings us into present moment reality with acceptance of the moment as it is. We accept each breath as it arrives, be it short, long, deep or shallow. We observe it and let it go, releasing it on the out-breath. We accept the following breath as it comes, free… Read More
Daily Mindfulness Daily Mindfulness There are many ways to practice daily mindfulness. A popular method is to mindfully complete routine tasks that you would otherwise do automatically. Some people choose to anchor their practice to a specific activity such as brushing their teeth, as a reminder to invite mindfulness into the experience. Imagine if you paid attention to how… Read More
Kale Salad Kale Salad Ingredients: 1 bunch of kale 4 tablespoons of olive oil 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon of unrefined sea salt 1 teaspoon of cayenne powder Directions: De-rib the kale, wash and pat dry. In a large mixing bowl stir olive oil, lemon juice, salt and cayenne. Cut the kale leaves and… Read More
Headache Headache There are many kinds of headache, the most common being tension headache, migraine and cluster headaches. Primary causes include muscle spasms in the head, neck or shoulders, restriction of the blood supply to the brain, stress and fatigue, menstrual symptoms, sleep disturbance, eye strain, environmental pollutants and food allergies or intolerances. Headache pain ranges… Read More
Insomnia Insomnia Insomnia is a common complaint of the central nervous system. It is characterised by a difficulty getting to sleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested after sleep. Individual sleep requirements vary with age and levels of activity, it is generally accepted that we need an average of 8 hours sleep per 24-hours, except in infancy… Read More
Mindfulness Practice: Returning Mindfulness Practice: Returning What are we returning to? Our self, as experienced through our senses, in the here and now, by retuning our attention to our breath and making a conscious decision —not to engage with our thoughts. You can do it whenever you have a minute or two to spare. This mini-mindfulness practice is a great… Read More
Introducing mindfulness Introducing mindfulness I was first introduced to the practice of mindfulness in 1992. I liked it right away. Mindfulness does not require a huge chunk of time but rather regular engagement. There is no need for any special equipment, just the willingness to be present to yourself. I found it easy to build into my… Read More