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”
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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”
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”
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”
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. This is a long postContinue reading “Good Food on a Budget”
Growing a Nourishing Garden
This article takes gardening to a new level. If you’re just starting out, scroll down to the Resources section at the bottom for extra information. In my last article I wrote about how you can literally recharge your batteries when you are in nature. This time I would like to present some ideas about makingContinue reading “Growing a Nourishing Garden”
Happy Sun-Days / Vitamin D
Last summer we suggested some ideas to begin a healthy school or work year. Eat well, make good “sleep hygiene” a priority, move off the couch, take “me time” to recharge, have fun in the sun with friends in the bush or at the beach. This summer we’ve been thinking about vitamin D. Summer isContinue reading “Happy Sun-Days / Vitamin D”
Wellington Staycation
By Boxing Day, everybody is ready for a summer holiday. But December and January are not always the best times to get away, for a variety of reasons. If you’re all peopled out and just want to cruise out at home, Wellington is quite a nice place to be. It’s usually very quiet as mostContinue reading “Wellington Staycation”
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