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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Good Food on a Budget
These are not easy financial times and many people are struggling with their food budget. It’s tempting to buy the cheapest food available, without worrying about quality. But if we look back to the wisdom of older generations , there are options for good, nourishing meals that are budget friendly.…
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Peas & beans (cheap & tasty)
Peas and beans (legumes) are great foods for anybody on a plant based diet. If you’re on a budget, they are also helpful for making a meat based meal go a bit further. They don’t agree with everybody, but for many people they are very nourishing as long as they…
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Shop Bought Snacks
We sometimes get people asking us to recommend a good protein, snack or energy bar. Any snack bar will be processed, so if possible it’s better to make something yourself, such as: But if making from scratch isn’t an option for you right now, there are more choices around now…
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