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Detox – who needs to do it, and how does it help?

Group detox program

A detox can be an integral part of a healthy life. Regular detoxification is ideal for improving your level of wellness. It can enhance your overall health to keep you at your best. A detox can also be used as a therapeutic treatment for digestive issues. It can reduce any symptoms that may be associated with toxicity.

Have you experienced one or more of these signs and symptoms of toxicity?

Indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain, or feeling sluggish or nauseous after eating
Recurrent headaches
Muscle aching and weakness
Nerve pain or numbness
Recurrent infections
Poor short-term memory and concentration
Sensitivity to environmental chemicals and strong odours e.g. perfumes
Chronic fatigue and lethargy
Anxiety and/or mood swings
Hormonal problems such as PMS or heavy, painful or irregular periods

If this sounds like you, join my group detox 6 week program.

This includes:

A one on one consultation at the start of the program
4 group sessions to keep you motivated and on track (limited to 4 people per group)
A one on one consultation at the end of the program
All the nutritional and herbal support you need for the duration of the detox
Information booklet with detailed diet and lifestyle information

Your investment is $125 per week for 6 weeks, payment plans are available.

Send me a message or give me a ring for a free 15 minute consultation to decide if this is right for you.

Sleep – a precious commodity!

Our family has been struggling with getting one of children to sleep for the last 5 years. As a baby she slept, well, like a baby. But once she hit toddlerhood, bedtimes became seriously derailed. We would spend hours trying to get her to sleep – the stories, the cuddles, sitting with her, leaving her to cry. We tried it all. Like a jack in the box she would got out of bed over and over again, until she collapsed at about 9.30pm. Then every night, she would end up in our bed as she would wake in the night from her light sleep.

Starting school escalated the situation. Morning tantrums became a regular occurrence. She was so tired and didn’t want to get up. It was particularly disturbing that she was getting upset about her inability to sleep. She would ask why her siblings could just get into bed and fall asleep and she couldn’t.

We eat a really healthy diet, so we couldn’t look at reduced sugar or additives. I had to think more broadly.

Our fortunes changes when we did Bio-compatability hair analysis for her. This gave us a list of about 8 foods which her body was not dealing well with. We easily eliminated these foods, without having to remove any food groups entirely. We haven’t looked back. Now she goes to bed easily every single night, and stays in her bed until she wakes refreshed at 6.30am. This is life changing for us, we actually get our evenings back. This has had a dramatic effect on her school work and she has made huge improvements in a very short space of time.

The test is totally non-invasive. Grab the scissors and cut off a few locks of hair, that’s it. No blood tests, no skin pricks, no scratch tests.

If you or your family suffer from headaches, skin conditions, ADHD, asthma, behavioural issues or sleep disturbances, book in for an initial appointment with me. We can go through your health history and decide if this test is right for you.

Probiotic cleaning – an alternative to chemicals?

I was interested to come across “Probiotic Solutions” cleaning product. With 3 kids to clean up after and an Airbnb business on the side, I spend quite a bit of my time cleaning. We use very environmentally friendly cleaning products for our own health, but also because we are on a septic system. Anti-bacterial chemicals or bleach would ruin the balance of our septic tank. We would have a smelly situation on my hands. I am very familiar with probiotics from a food and supplement point of view, but was intrigued by the thought of spraying them round my home!

Why do I not eat gluten?

‘Gluten free’ has always been considered a bit of a fad diet. Twenty years ago, it was fairly rare for someone to say they were gluten free, unless they were diagnosed with celiac disease. Now there is a multi-million dollar industry devoted to gluten free eating. So where does the truth lie, and why does my family avoid gluten?

Allergies

I knew my middle child was allergic to egg since she was 6 months. She was chewing on my sandwich in a café, and developed a rash round her mouth. I thought at first it was the roughness of the bread, but quickly realised it was the mayonnaise she was reacting to.

Coffee

I love my daily coffee. For me it isn’t about needing caffeine to get me going. It’s about the taste, the ritual and the sense of community I get from the barista knowing my order.

Beautiful skin for teenagers

I have a confession. This post isn’t just about healthy skin, it’s about acne. Putting the title as Acne is probably as alluring as “ingrown toenails” or something similar. Acne is a subject unfortunately too close to my heart.

Rocket

I have been having great success growing Wild Rocket in my garden. My American friends will know it as Arugula. I chose this as one of my main plants to grow this summer, as it is the only green leafy vegetable that my husband will actually order in a restaurant – albeit with parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar on top!

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