Ingredients from mother nature are becoming more and more popular in healthy skin preparations and for good reason. They are rich in essential ingredients for skin health without containing any of the hidden (or not so hidden) nasty chemicals that are commonly used in the beauty industry. Here are a few base ingredients that can be used alongside herbs and nutrition for maintaining vital healthy skin. Cocoa Butter is made from cocoa nuts. It helps to keep skin soft acting

Herbs have been used in beauty treatments and for healing skin disorders for thousands of years and are regaining popularity amongst those who are looking to use more natural products and remedies on their body. There are many herbs that have been scientifically studied to be useful in the treatment of skin health and vitality. Here are my top 7 herbs for all things skin. Calendula Gloriously golden calendula (Calendula officinalis) is beautifully soothing for sensitive, dr

This gorgeous seed and nut bread is gluten free and can be sliced nice and thin for sandwiches or thick for dunking in soup. Full of protein, vitamin E, zinc and omega-3’s. Just add your favourite topping. Yummy! 1½ cup almond meal 6tbsp sunflower seeds 6tbsp pumpkin seeds 4tbsp chia seeds 2 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp psyllium powder 1/3 cup almonds 2 tbsp coconut flour 1 tsp baking soda 3 eggs ¾ cup almond milk ⅓ cup olive oil 1tbsp honey 1tbsp cider vinegar ½ teaspoon salt P

The herbal medicine philosophy is based on the human bodies innate healing capabilities and supporting the body in achieving homeostasis. Identifying and treating the underlying cause of disease, treating the whole person - Physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social, familial and occupational factors all need to be considered. In herbal medicine we use treatments that do not cause further harm to the patient. We promoting disease prevention and empower the patient to be

Beautiful fragrant lemon balm is a member of the mint family. The volatile oils, bitters and tannins contained in the leaves are calming and relaxing to the nervous system and stomach. It also has anti-viral properties. It is easily grown in any garden lending its beautiful, sunny, cheerful scent to any who run their hands through her. It is a great attractant for bees and really useful in the vegie garden to assist with pollination. Here is a yummy recipe that is sure to zi

Naturopathy or Naturopathic Medicine treats many health conditions by utilising the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. It incorporates nutritional medicine, such as vitamin and mineral therapy, herbal medicine, dietary analysis and advice, iridology, massage, flower essences. The role of a Naturopath is to holistically encourage the healing process with the aid of natural, non-toxic therapies, allowing you to restore balance, gain control of your health and feel vital an

Emotions. They are there to tell us things, act like sign posts. Telling us that we have taken on too much, we are too busy, we need to deal with this issue, we need to talk to someone. Emotions are quite practical but in the moment they can be quite overwhelming and scary. They are there to guide us, to help us to move forward and process issues. Flower essences help you to move through the emotions, preventing you from getting stuck, holding on to the emotion or being fear

Happy New Year! New year, new beginnings, anything is possible. We have a whole fresh uninhibited, untarnished, limitless year ahead of us. A blank canvas to dream, believe and create anything we we want. How Exciting! It is never too late, we are never too old to follow our passions and desires wherever they may take us. If you follow your own passion, all the abundance, prosperity and blessings will follow. What exciting dreams and visions are you planning for the year