WORDS: TAMARA WELSH | Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner Having a few simple herbal remedies on hand during the cooler months can make a big difference when those colds and flu’s come knocking at your door. Intervening early is key when warding off winter bugs with herbal medicine so make sure […]
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Immunity Soup
This is a delicious warming soup that enhances digestion and the overall immune system. Simmer slow, sip and feel the warmth. So what is so magic about this soup? Garlic (Allium sativunm) has been used medicinally for centuries, it has even been found in Ancient Egyptian tombs! When crushed, garlic […]
Creamy Buckwheat Porridge + Seasonal Fruits
I have been gluten-free for the past 5 years now, and while it can be truly delicious lifestyle there are just somethings I miss… fresh crispy baked bread, the crunch of a sourdough pizza base and creamy warm porridge on a cold winters morning. Buckwheat is a gluten free seed […]
Veggie Boosted Bolognese Sauce
Winter has arrived and with its arrival we welcome slow cooked nurturing foods! Spaghetti Bolognese is not a new recipe but you can give it a healthy boost by adding in extra veggies, and lentils! Lentils help to increase protein and fibre intake and adding extra vegetables add in vitamins […]
Cacao Super Elixir
The rain pitter-patters outside, the blanket is knitted and cozy, the movie is playing and the evening is early… all the perfect things for a quiet night in – expect you are missing one thing; this Cacao Super Elixir warming on the stove and a gorgeous mug to sip it […]
Winters First Aid Kit
Oh Autumn, there you are! It took some time to get to us but this cold wet and autumn day has finally arrived – and this usually comes with the arrival of other things… sore throats, coughs and colds. Our immune system is a wondrous thing and there are simple […]