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Peaceful Easy Christmas

Our 2024 Christmas article was a smorgasbord of ways to reduce seasonal stresses. There is a wealth of tips on dealing with: The Reason for the Season This year has a different feel, with so many people struggling financially. How can we do things differently – not in a spirit of deprivation, but more aboutContinue reading “Peaceful Easy Christmas”

Flower Essences

“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank Spring flowers delight the senses and bring us joy. But did you know that flower essences can quite literally be taken as “food and medicine for the soul”? Unlike essential oils, flower essences areContinue reading “Flower Essences”

Bodywork – when less is more

Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, non-invasive form of bodywork that supports the body’s natural ability to self-correct and heal. Developed in the 1970s by Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls—a British osteopath and judo instructor—this modality blends principles of osteopathy with the intuitive understanding of movement and comfort found in martial arts. The term itself is derived fromContinue reading “Bodywork – when less is more”

Magnificent Magnesium

Magnesium is involved in over 300 processes in the body, yet most of us are not getting enough. Magnesium is a vital mineral for human health, and plays a crucial role in over 300 bodily functions. It is essential for maintaining healthy nerves and muscles, supporting a strong immune system, and keeping the heart beatingContinue reading “Magnificent Magnesium”

Are you winter ready?

We’re into the coldest and darkest days of the year, and we start to feel like hibernating. So now is a good time to prepare for the season by making sure we’re stocked up on some winter necessities, so we can hunker down if we need to. In the kitchen Some winter supplies: Check yourContinue reading “Are you winter ready?”

Don’t be Rash about your Skin

Our skin is the largest breathing organ in our bodies! Think of it as an inside-out second lung, in rhythm with our internal breath. Or as our outer balloon, a thin stretchy film that wraps us, defines our outer boundary (bounding), keeps “us” together, connects us to our outside world. Our skin is in factContinue reading “Don’t be Rash about your Skin”

Recipe Index

Here at the Wellness Hub, we all have different food preferences. Some prefer to eat mainly plants, others are more animal based or keto. Some follow Weston A Price principles. Some are gluten free, or have other food allergies. So we know there isn’t one ideal diet for everyone. And even if you think you’veContinue reading “Recipe Index”

Hot alternatives to tea & coffee

As we move into the colder months, hot drinks are becoming even more tempting. So let’s explore some of the many alternatives to tea and coffee. You may think café culture is a recent phenomenon, but tea shops and herbal infusions, are social traditions, as old as we are. In Japan, tea making is aContinue reading “Hot alternatives to tea & coffee”

DIY Easter & Anzac Goodies

I’ve just finished some updates to Good Food on a Budget, then got inspired to do this post when I spotted some Hot Cross Muffin (Buffin) recipes. Easier than Hot Cross Buns, and also easier to make gluten free, paleo or keto. So here’s a selection of various baking recipes, some Easter drinks, some homeContinue reading “DIY Easter & Anzac Goodies”

Best Meat & Poultry recipes

This is a spin off from our Good Food on a Budget post, for those who just want to look for affordable meats. So we’re focusing mostly on the cheaper cuts of meat and looking at how to cook them. One of our Mums used to cook in bulk for an elderly couple, and neededContinue reading “Best Meat & Poultry recipes”