Lemongrass Essential Oils
You might have smelled a citrusy and herbaceous smell in the clinic recently. We have been putting lemongrass essential oils in our diffusers! Lemongrass is a tropical, grassy plant used in cooking and herbal medicine. Extracted from the leaves and stalks of...
Dark Chocolate
Not all chocolate is bad, dark chocolate has many benefits such as containing antioxidants and minerals. The darker the chocolate the higher percentage of antioxidants they will contain. Many of these beneficial substances are destroyed by cooking, processing...
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a collection of recurrent emotional and physical symptoms that occurs a few days before a woman’s menstrual cycle. It can differ between people hence treatments for PMS can vary drastically. The imbalance in the levels of estrogen...
Fennel
Fennel is in season, and I love it with fish. Fennel is super high in dietary fibre, potassium, assist in maintaining low blood pressure. It’s got vitamins A, C, B6, and reduces free radicals that lead to premature ageing. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin...
Greek Oregano and Lemon Chicken
I have always avoided baking a chicken in fear it will come out dry like the ones we often buy. I came across this Greek family recipe from family friends and I have to say it was the first time I had roasted a whole chicken and the chicken was succulent ! I...
Long COVID Symptoms
Recently we been treating patients with long COVID symptoms. Even after a month since they had Covid, there can be residual phlegm and cough. There may still be fatigue, brain fog, muscle and joint pain and digestive symptoms. It could also trigger asthma...
Medicinal Mushrooms
Mushrooms are delicious in soups sauces and stir-fries! But did you know there are medicinal mushrooms? Reshi is a popular mushroom, it is equivalent to nature's Xanax. It is unique being an all-rounder by helping with digestion, weight loss, improving energy,...
Turmeric Seed Mix
This Turmeric seed mix can go over your salads and soups. It was easy to make and makes everything delicious. I got this recipe at the Billabong retreat I did in 2020. Still loving it! Recipe: Enjoy!
Semifreddo
Made it and brought it in the clinic for the staff! It was a major hit! Sharing the recipe with you! Have fun 🙂
PCOS and Diet
I found a great article about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The article summarises some of the mechanisms of the syndrome, specifically insulin resistance. When insulin levels are reduced this helps to balance hormones and alleviate the symptoms of PCOS. ...
