YIN ~ A Poem by Belinda Rogers
We glide upon the dust Small Clouds Below our feet We hum in silver Toward the blue Lights we are Leaving shadows To bathe in wonder As a silent wing Moves us across the sky To where the distance awakens And little clouds Float Above our feet Above the blue And sing we do Within […]
Borscht Recipe
This wholesome soup with its distinctive red colour is moreish, and perfect for cool Autumn evenings. Whilst there is nothing more Russian about me than my name, this is my take on a traditional soup that is full of yin nourishing foods to help you through this drying season. Ingredients~ Olive Oil 2 lt water […]
Pain & Inflammation Seminar Inspiration
In order to maintain our qualification, all natural therapists must complete a number of hours of continuing professional education each year. Recently Nadia and Kristen attended a seminar on Pain and Inflammation which we really enjoyed. We heard from three speakers across different modalities. Jane Gregory (remedial massage therapist) spoke about her experience using massage […]
Parsley and Roast Pumpkin Salad
The garden has loved the wet spring we had here in Melbourne. Parsley has sprung up all over my garden and is just flourishing! Parsley often gets overlooked as just a garnish, but it is such a great seasonal green to eat. It’s has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years and is rich in iron and […]
Spicy Indian Lime Pickle
With abundant lemon and lime trees in my garden, I feel compelled to share this incredible recipe that I came across last year. I made my first batch of this spicy Indian lime pickle using last year’s harvest and I was so happy with it that I made it again this year. The original recipe can […]
Tips to Reduce Joint Inflammation
I’ve been talking to clients quite a bit lately on the topic of inflammation, primarily in joints. Generally speaking massage is not indicated for joint inflammation; especially when you’ve turned an ankle and it is swollen and sore, or in the case of an arthritic, red knee. Having the muscles around the joint massaged may […]
Stressed, Sick and Sluggish: The dreaded three S’s of winter
Why do we put on weight in winter? Why do we feel so slow and congested? And why is it that we seem to catch every little bug going around in the colder months? The answers to these questions are more connected than you may think. When cold days roll around for another year our […]
Warming up your Winter
Winter always seems to surprise us all with just how cold it really gets in Melbourne. Coming from sunny beachside Newcastle, I’ve been here 6 years now and I am still not used to it! Its colder, darker, things get a bit harder and we get sicker. In winter our vitality, our emotional and physical […]
The Lymphatic System and Immunity
Winter is upon us, and for most of us that means increased exposure to colds and flu. It is hard to avoid as everyone huddles together against the cold, and we come into closer proximity of other people’s germs! But there are plenty of things that can be done to help boost your immune system and decrease your […]
Hazelnut Dukkah Recipe
Dukkah is an Egyptian condiment made from a combination of nuts, herbs and spices. It can be enjoyed sprinkled over roast vegetables or meat, in salads, with dip and bread, or on eggs. I have been making this recipe for a number of years and it is time to share it! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups […]