Most people have heard of "Leaky Gut", and to be honest, for a long time it was a bit of a Naturopath Buzz word. But in todays society, more than ever before, it appears to be more relevant than ever. You've heard of Leaky Gut...but what the heck does it mean? Leaky gut refers to the when the lining of the gut wall essentially pulls apart, forming tiny holes and making the gut wall permeable or 'leaky' The impact that this has on health is that as food particles, wastes and t

Are you stressed? If the answer is yes then skip down a paragraph. If you answered no, then read on. Do you have any of the below symptoms? Trouble sleeping Poor memory Low concentration Low energy Brain fog Anxiety Poor immune system Accident prone Emotional If you answered yes to any of these then there is a good chance you are stressed, and even though you may not feel like you are, your body is telling you otherwise. Stress is becoming the norm in modern society, with de

Ingredients - 200g garden peas - 300g sugar snapped peas - One stock cube - ¾ cup quinoa - 1 cup of mint leaves - 100g Greek feta - 400g pumpkin (cubed) - 50g chopped almonds - Salt For the dressing - ¼ cup lemon juice - ¼ cup olive oil - 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard - ¼ cup apple cider vinegar Method - Mix the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowel - Bring a large pot to a boil with a pinch of salt, then add both peas in and

This week I ventured out to the biodynamic heart of Geelong - Freshwater Creek. Located 17km south west of Geelong, bustling with the sounds of the vibrant local wildlife, I could soon see why local Mary-Rose Coleman calls this tranquil place home. “It’s my happy place. I feel like I belong out here.” Spanning over 60 acres, Mary-Rose has achieved a great deal here over the years since purchasing the land 22 years ago, planting thousands of trees around the property, successf