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Nurturing & Restorative Green Soup
Nurturing & Restorative Green Soup Nurturing & Restorative Green Soup was a soup I made up for a friend who had been diagnosed with cancer as it contains large amounts of cancer fighting & immune boosting foods, such as garlic, ginger, turmeric, broccoli and kale. This nurturing green soup will certainly surprise you with how […]
Drishti – Line of Sight
Drishti is a yogic gazing technique that develops concentration and relaxation but allows an inner focus which helps quieten the mind. It is a practice of mindfulness and I liken these moments of focus to mini meditations. Humans are visual creatures and even when practising yoga, or in everyday life, it is easy to be […]
Roasted Carrots with Miso Crumble
Roasted Carrots with Miso Crumble Roasted Carrots with miso crumble is my winter vegetable recipe with a twist – it is served with a yummy crunchy slightly sweet and salty topping. In our household roasted vegetables are a winter staple. In this case roasting brings out the delicious sweetness of carrots which is in contrast […]
Roasted Pumpkin, Broccoli & Tofu Salad
Roasted Pumpkin, Broccoli & Tofu Salad Roasted pumpkin, broccoli and tofu salad is a simple recipe for a warm salad with a delicious light asian flavour. Perfect for lunch on mild autumn days in Queensland. What’s good about it? Pumpkin is a great source of carotenoid antioxidants that are anti-inflammatory and help to support a […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe by Marianne Harold Chicken Noodle Soup is an old favourite for boosting the immune system as the weather becomes cooler, or when you simply want comfort food. This is my version which is a nutritional upgrade. With the onset of the cooler drier weather it is beneficial to adopt a diet […]
The Technique of Ujjayi Breathing
The Technique of Ujjayi Breathing The technique of ujjayi breathing (ooh-JAH-yee prah-nah-YAH-mah ) is a technique that is used throughout yoga sequences (particularly in vinyasa and ashtanga practices) to help get the most energy we can from the air we breathe. Yoga breathing exercises, called “pranayama” in Sanskrit, are an integral part of yoga practice. […]
Causes of Non Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity
Causes of Non Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity can be contributed in particular to two main factors. Gluten consumption in non-coeliacs (in particular wheat) can lead to Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS) type symptoms as well as creating intestinal dysbiosis (commonly known as leaky gut) and worsening of existing chronic health conditions. These conditions are growing worldwide. In […]
Can Yoga Help Depression?
Can Yoga Help Depression? There appears to be increasing evidence that yoga benefits not only physical aspects of health but also mental health conditions, in particular depression. It also seems that the breathwork plays an important role in these results. In Australia 3 million people are now reliant on antidepressant medication with depression being one […]
Causes of increased Abdominal Weight in Menopause
Causes of increased Abdominal Weight in Menopause I am often asked why women experience increased weight around their abdomen when they go through peri and full menopause. These are often women who have relatively healthy diets and who exercise regularly and are perplexed as to why this is happening to them. Reasons for increased belly […]