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Displaying articles across all categories tagged 'Gratitude'.
Six tips for managing tough times with mindfulness.
Feeling overwhelmed? Here's six tips on bringing mindfulness to tough times, tips that will help you stay afloat and strengthen your resilience.
A Truly Nourishing Christmas Gift Guide.
Our very own 12-days of Christmas gift guide, brimming with the most nourishing, holistic and interesting gifts on offer (for the healthiest of Christmases).
This simple gratitude practice could change your life.
Practicing an 'attitude of gratitude' has a massive impact on your brain and body’s internal wiring. Here's a simple daily tool that may just change your life.
A Special Guest of the Month: Angie Cunningham, laughing to cure Motor Neurone Disease
Prominent Australian tennis champion Angie Cunningham shares her Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, and her subsequent not for profit campaign 'Laugh to Cure MND'. An inspiring read.
Are you where you want to be in life? A lesson in change and 6 simple tips for creating it.
Recently, I received a newsletter from my friend and mentor Joanne Antoun that resonated beautifully. It made me realise how far I'd come and just how much I'd changed, in so many ways.
“Just saying...
... Having an alternating hot and cold shower is better for you than any skin moisturizer you could apply. When you have a hot shower the blood rushes to the skin to keep the body temp down. When cold, it rushes back towards the stomach to maintain the core body temp (of approx. 98.6%) - so the blood is constantly flushing your skin."
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... Coconut oil is fantastic for skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis and reduces the appearance of fine lines. It also makes for a dreamy hair treatment. Whack a couple of tablespoons into dry hair and let it soak in for about 20 minutes. Beautiful."
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... Love the one you’re with and love yourself some more. And if you’re not in a relationship consider how lucky you are that you have SO much love to shower – all over yourself!"
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... A good quality yoghurt containing live and active cultures, contains on average 20 percent more protein than the same volume of milk. Look out for brands that provide at least eight to ten grams of protein per serving."
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... Social support has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, so keeping your social networks alive may well benefit your ticker over time. No excuses then - go call your bestie quick sticks!"
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... Ease occasional indigestion by sipping on peppermint tea after your meal. Peppermint improves the flow of bile, which moves food through the digestive tract more quickly. "
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... Green tea can help rev up your workout. The antioxidants and caffeine contained within increase the metabolic generation of heat. Drink a cup 10 minutes before exercising. "
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... To ease stress and prepare for bed, soak in a hot bath spiked with lavender essential oil. Play soothing music and let the day drift away..."
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... Dry eyes? Try increasing your seafood intake. Salmon, sardines and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids which the body uses to produce tears. Consume higher amounts of these fats and say bye to dry eyes."
There's a yummy recipe for Salmon Pizza in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen!
... Dry skin? Go Avocado! They’re rich in monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, both of which promote healthy skin. Add half an avo to your smoothie, or smash one up on gluten free toast."
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