Turmeric and its active ingredient Curcumin is the latest wonder supplement. There has been plenty of research done on this wonderful spice. In one study, BCM-95 Turmeric (the Turmeric we use in our supplements at Avedissian Natural Health) was found to be more effective than diclofenac sodium (which is Voltaren) in patients with Rheumatoid Read More …
Balinese Chicken
This lovely recipe is easy and smells divine when you are cooking it! Try to use organic chicken or at least a good quality free range chicken like Lilydale. 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 3 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes or fresh small red chillies (or to taste) 1 tablespoon crunchy Read More …
Pros and cons of a vegetarian diet
Vegetarian diets have been around since the beginning of human kind. Vegetarian diets aren’t just about vegetables and it is actually quite difficult to do a vegetarian diet well! Just so you know, there are several categories for being a Vegetarian: Pesco-vegetarian – Eats dairy foods, eggs, fish but no other animals Lacto-ovo-vegetarian – Eats Read More …
The Seven Dwarfs of Menopause
Itchy Witchy Sweaty Sleepy Bloated Forgetful Moody Do you relate to one (or all!) of these Dwarfs? Menopause can be a difficult time for women … hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep, weight gain, mood swings, depression, poor memory. As hormone production ceases, these symptoms can occur. But did you know, with adequate support, Read More …
Cauliflower with chilli and pine nuts
Cauliflower, like other cruciferous vegies, is a good vegetable for the liver and is thought to help fight cancer. This is a lovely way to serve it! • 1 small cauliflower • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil • 4 cloves garlic, crushed • 3 tablespoons pine nuts • 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes • 2 tablespoons Read More …
Healthy Juice to put a Spring in your step!
Here is a lovely alkalinising juice that is loaded with goodness. The pineapple, which is now in season, has anti-inflammatory bromelains. The celery and kale are cleansing. And the ginger has a good circulatory stimulant punch! • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple • 4 stalks of celery • 2 cups of kale • 1 small Read More …
Great Grains!
Grains get a negative rap but this is because people are eating the bad ones … refined grains in white flour, white bread, white rice, most cereals, biscuits etc. These refined grains have the bran and sometimes the germ stripped from them (see picture). They increase your risk of weight gain, heart disease and diabetes; and have Read More …
Warm Red Cabbage Salad
It is hard to eat salads in winter. Here is a lovely warm ‘salad’ using cabbage. The fresh garlic will also help boost your immune system and help reduce those colds and flus. Cabbage is a great winter food that is good for the liver and is thought to play a role in cancer prevention. Read More …
Insomnia!
Do you find it difficult to get to sleep? Or do you wake in the middle of the night and lie awake for hours? In NSW 1 in 5 are chronically sleep deprived. Not having enough sleep affects us on so many levels – our work, relationships, quality of life. There are many reasons for Read More …
Are your eating habits out of control?
Naturopaths have always been taught to view the gut as the centre of our health. Scientists are now saying that microbes living in the gut are responsible for manipulating our eating behaviour. These microbes can manipulate behaviour and mood through altering the nerve signals, changing taste receptors, producing toxins to make us feel bad and releasing chemicals that make us feel good. Read More …